Bruce Hamilton: Getting surprising PET scan results before visit to doctor
News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton finally got his PET scan results, and they confirmed where the cancer lies and how to go ahead with the battle.
May 21, 2026Open source
Northern Illinois Local News
Anchor, IL news and local guide
Scan headlines near Anchor with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
Anchor news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in Anchor
Stories tagged directly to Anchor, IL.
CBS Anchor Tony Dokoupil Halts Broadcast As Cameraman Faces Medical Emergency On Set
Dokoupil was in the middle of reporting on President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping from Taiwan when he noticed the came...
May 14, 2026Open source
Exclusive / CBS’ Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from Taiwan after failing to get China visa in time
It was a stumble in the network’s efforts to play a leading role in this week’s dominant global story.
May 13, 2026Open source
Actually, Boston’s Back Bay is Fine
Saks is bankrupt. Anchor store Neiman Marcus is gone. But somehow, the Back Bay in Boston has never been better. Funny how that works.
May 13, 2026Open source
Chicago Media Report: Fox 32’s new sports anchor, WGN’s stalled merger and final bell for CBS Radio at...
The first installment of the biweekly Chicago Media Report column features an interview with Cassie Carlson, the new Fox 32 sports anchor, and more.
May 13, 2026Open source
Trump, 79, Eyes New Country to Become 51st U.S. State
According to John Roberts, co-anchor of Fox News’s America Reports, the president wants to make the South American nation the 51st state.
May 11, 2026Open source
House Democrat Explains Trump’s Furious Attack Is ‘Why’ He’ll Keep Going on Fox News
Trump unloaded on Khanna and Fox News co-anchor Jacqui Heinrich saying the Democrat “should not be allowed" on the network unless an anchor pushes back on...
May 11, 2026Open source
Maggie Haberman Sources Complain Trump ‘Not There’ on Midterms Amid Gas Price Shock
Maggie Haberman told CNN anchor Jake Tapper that all of her sources complain Trump "hasn't been there" on the midterms as gas prices threaten his party.
May 8, 2026Open source
Police rush to area near Nancy Guthrie's home after streamer finds 'human bones'
The 84-year-old mother of NBC News Today anchor Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1, and police believe she was kidnapped from her home.
May 7, 2026Open source
Diplomatic anchor or strategic space for Iran: Saudi airspace becomes new challenge for Trump
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of Operation Project Freedom angered Riyadh, leading Saudi Arabia to inform the US that it would not allow the US...
May 7, 2026Open source
CNN Anchor Christiane Amanpour remembers Ted Turner
CNN Anchor Christiane Amanpour remembers Ted Turner
May 7, 2026Open source
County
Mclean County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around Anchor.
OSU captures record-setting win against Eastern Illinois, earns rematch with Stanford
OSU scored multiple runs in each inning to set the tone in an NCAA Tournament opening victory. The Cowgirls face Stanford on Saturday who has defeated them t...
May 16, 2026Open source
May 7 recap: Central Illinois news you may have missed today
In a case involving conflicting claims of jealousy and domestic violence, an Ellsworth woman has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for fatally shooting he...
May 8, 2026Open source
Looking for something to do this weekend in Central Illinois? Here's the list.
Abigail Shaver of Normal learns how to knit Saturday, July 6, 2019, during the How-To Festival at the Bloomington Public Library. The exhibit was put on by...
May 7, 2026Open source
BPD's distracted driving campaign yields 36 citations, DUI arrest
Bloomington police made 244 traffic stops during April’s distracted driving campaign, issuing dozens of citations and one DUI arrest. Here’s a breakdown...
May 6, 2026Open source
Dust storm warning issued across parts of central Illinois
A dust storm warning has been issued for areas between Decatur and Bloomington Monday afternoon.
May 4, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
How much rain fell in northern Illinois in April? In some places, it was more than twice the average, swelling rivers in the region beyond their banks.
May 2, 2026Open source
State
Illinois news
Statewide coverage connected to Illinois.
One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home
Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Cana...
May 11, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears
Where are the Bears moving to? Potential Chicago Bears new stadium sites include locations in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Illinois secretary of state speaks out on businessman accused of swindling people with large loans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spoke out on Brandon "Mr. Finance" Ellington, accused of swindling people out of thousands of dollars.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted,' focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
The Bears said again they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bears' outreach to Chicago on stadium ‘increased opposition' to Illinois bill
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has continued pushing for the Bears to build a new stadium in the city, but the team may have strengthened his resolve.
May 21, 2026Open source
Study finds Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with microplastics From Lake Michigan to the Chicago Rive...
From Lake Michigan to the Chicago River to streams and creeks across the state, there are tiny bits of plastic in Illinois waterways, according to a new repo...
May 20, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged with DUI after fatal I-290 crash
Illinois State Police say a Chicago man is facing felony DUI charges after a deadly chain-reaction crash Sunday on I-290 that killed a suburban man.
May 20, 2026Open source
Thornton Fractional officials ‘scrambling, trying to figure it out’ amid federal gender ideology probe
District 215 is named in a federal investigation of “sexual orientation and gender ideology” teachings affecting 36 Illinois districts.
May 19, 2026Open source
Group sues tech giants under Illinois law for "stealing" voices to train AI A group of well-known Chicago-b...
A group of well-known Chicago-based journalists, voice actors and podcasters have filed lawsuits under Illinois' strict biometric data privacy law, accu...
May 19, 2026Open source
Mother blames Chicago Public Schools after alleged teacher attack on 12-year-old son
A Chicago mother is demanding accountability from Chicago Public Schools after she says her 12-year-old son was violently assaulted by his science teacher in...
May 18, 2026Open source
At Montrose and Waukegan beaches, piping plovers lay the first eggs of the season
The beginning of yet another nesting season on the Illinois lakeshore marks another victory for the species as its population bounces back in the region.
May 17, 2026Open source
Chicago 2050: Broadway in Chicago CEO on a city guided forward by culture
As we look toward 2050, Chicago’s cultural depth is our great differentiator.
May 17, 2026Open source
Behind the Scenes of the Bears’ Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Reveal With Rome Odunze
The Chicago Bears dropped their schedule reveal video featuring Rome Odunze showing off some artistic flair. WTTW News was there for an exclusive behind-the-...
May 16, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore Anchor
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
Anchor is in Mclean County, Illinois.
Region: Northern Illinois
ZIP Codes
61720
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.
Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he "can play against a...
May 24, 2026Open source
EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water prote...
The move is one of many actions under the Federal Lead Action Plan, launched in President Donald Trump's first term.
May 24, 2026Open source
Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois' largest water park delays start of summer season due to cold weather
With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park is pushing back the start of its season.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
Coordinates
40.5440910, -88.5265810
Local Time
5:58 PM America/Chicago
County
Mclean County
Weather near Anchor
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near Anchor for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around Anchor.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around Anchor.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about Anchor local news
NewsSpoiler organizes Anchor coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
