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IL plan could help municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas Sponsors said the bill could allow local agencies to decide what makes sense for their roadways.

The Illinois Department of Transportation wants to give counties, townships and municipalities the ability to lower the default speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour without conducting speed studies that cost roughly $20,000.

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Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun. It's the first

An asteroid that NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun, findings that could help divert a future incoming killer space rock.

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Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon U.S. President Donald Trump says he will not seek a deal with Iran without the country’s β€œunconditional surrender” as Washington warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he would not seek a deal with Iran without the country's β€œunconditional surrender” as Washington warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense of the weeklong conflict.

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A late rally fell short as the Illini women's run in the Big Ten Tournament came to an end following a loss to Iowa Friday night. Tune in to WAND News at 10 for a full game recap.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection and screening March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time health experts say is critical for encouraging people to get screened for one of the most preventable cancers in the United States.

March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time health experts say is critical for encouraging people to get screened for one of the most preventable cancers in the United States.

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We have a busy night ahead for the Original Friday Frenzy with boys basketball sectionals and the girls state semifinals. Tune in tonight at 10 for the Original Friday Frenzy πŸ€πŸ€

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Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region. That's according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter.

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Man charged in standoff with Danville police sentenced to 5 years in IDOC A man arrested for a standoff with Danville police in November 2025 has been sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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Attempted suicides, fights, pain: 911 calls reveal misery at ICE’s largest detention facility The calls to 911 poured in from staff at Camp East Montana, the nation's largest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, in its first months of operation in El

The calls to 911 poured in from staff at Camp East Montana, the nation's largest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, in its first months of operation in El Paso, Texas.

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Get your paddles ready at Mt. Zion's pickleball tournament Get your paddles ready as the Mt. Zion CEO organization will hold a pickleball tournament event this weekend.

ICYMI: The Mt. Zion CEO organization will hold a pickleball tournament event on Saturday. Read more to find out additional details before you pick up your paddle this weekend!

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Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors in a criminal case that arose immediately after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleads no contest to misdemeanors in legal case stemming from firing.

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The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4% American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%. The Labor Department reported Friday that

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.

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People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can't agree how to fix it This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many. Over the last decade, at least 19 states have passed laws to let

This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many.

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Pleasant Plains drops 2A State Semifinal to Breese Central; claim third place NORMAL, Ill. (WAND) -- Pleasant Plains falls to Breese Central in the State Semifials.

ICYMI: Congrats to Pleasant Plains girls basketball team on claiming third place at the state tournament!

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[10] Illinois Earns Berth in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals with Win Over [7] #18 Michigan State INDIANAPOLIS – [10] Illinois secured its spot in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals with a 71-69 win over [7] No. 18 Michigan State at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday

ICYMI: Check out reaction from Illinois' thriller over Michigan State to advance to the Big Ten Quarterfinals!

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Dow drops 900 after oil prices jump to highest in nearly 2 years and data show a slowing US economy U.S. stocks are falling sharply after getting a whiff of a worst-case scenario for financial markets: a weakening economy combined with high inflation. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% Friday after

U.S. stocks are falling sharply Friday after getting a whiff of a worst-case scenario for financial markets: a weakening economy combined with high inflation.

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Mt. Pulaski advances to 1A State Finals with OT thriller BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Mt. Pulaski girls basketball team is one win away from a state championship.

ICYMI: Mt. Pulaski will play for the 1A state championship after overtime thriller in the semifinals!
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Glenwood advances to 3A state championship for second time in 3 years The Glenwood girls basketball team is heading to the 3A state championship game.

The Glenwood girls basketball team is heading to the 3A state championship game for the second time in three years.

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How to Watch | Illinois looking for third win at Big 10 Tournament against Iowa (WAND) -- Illinois looks to keep their Big Ten Title dreams alive as they take on Iowa in the quarterfinals.

Illinois is now 2-0 in neutral site games this season and they look for their fourth ranked win of the season as they take on AP Poll #9 Iowa Friday.

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Former presidents set to speak during final public tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Three former Democratic presidents are set to speak at a Chicago church as mourners pay a final public tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Former Presidents Barack Obama,

Three former Democratic presidents are set to speak at a Chicago church as mourners pay a final public tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form Denmark is debating whether top-level cooking counts as art, and the country’s most theatrical restaurants sit at the center of it. The culture ministry is exploring formal recognition for gastronomy.

Denmark is debating whether top-level cooking counts as art, and the country’s most theatrical restaurants sit at the center of it.

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Grayson will ask judge to reduce murder conviction sentence Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson is serving a 20 year sentence for the police killing of Sonya Massey inside her Springfield home in 2024.

The former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing a woman inside her Springfield home in 2024 will ask a judge to reduce his sentence on Friday.

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Driver hurt after wild turkey crashes through semi's windshield A semi truck driver was injured after a wild turkey hit his windshield Friday morning.

Thankfully, the driver wasn't seriously hurt.

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A warm and windy Friday DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Friday! It’s another foggy and gloomy start to the day across much of Central Illinois, but the fog won’t last as long today. A warm

It’s another foggy and gloomy start to the day across much of Central Illinois, but the fog won’t last as long today.

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Danville HS will be in session after all clear is giving following bomb threat Danville High School will be in session Friday after a bomb threat was received Thursday.

Danville High School will be in session today after a bomb threat was received Thursday.

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Springfield eighth grader finishes undefeated at state chess tournament One local middle schooler proved he's one of the best in Illinois when it comes to chess.

One local middle schooler proved he's one of the best in Illinois when it comes to chess.

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Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump The Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an

The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.

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