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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 29m

As the shutdown enters its third week, the Office and Management and Budget said Tuesday it's preparing to “batten down the hatches” with more reductions in force to come.

Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other

President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen. The White House's budget office headed by Russ Vought is deciding who gets paid or

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A Springfield man was arrested late Tuesday afternoon for an attempted kidnapping of a young child.

Springfield man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Kiwanis Park

A Springfield man was arrested late Tuesday afternoon for an attempted kidnapping of a young child.

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In total, the Springfield office reported 20 arrests tied to violent crime and gangs, 15 arrests related to crimes against children, 29 drug seizures, and 15 weapons seizures.

FBI Springfield reports 35 arrests in ‘Summer Heat’ crackdown on violent crime

The FBI Springfield Field Office said its agents, alongside state and local partners, made 35 arrests across central and southern Illinois as part of the national “Summer Heat” operation.

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"My baby is not coming back. You shot her in the head ... You killed her in front of her son that I have comfort. She is not coming back. Do you know what you've done?" said Kinisha Mahr, Mhynesha's mother.

'It's got to stop': Family member speaks out after relatives killed in Springfield shooting

Mhynesia Day, 22, and her cousin, 9-year-old Cash Russell, were tragically shot to death on Oct. 9, leaving their family heartbroken.

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The Moultrie County Rural Public Water District issued a boil order for select areas in Sullivan Tuesday.

Boil order issued for parts of Sullivan

The Moultrie County Rural Public Water District issued a boil order for select areas in Sullivan Tuesday.

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Single-game tickets are officially on sale for all Illinois Women's Basketball home games for the 2025-26 season. The Illini are coming off a 22-10 campaign and an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Illini Women's Basketball single-game tickets now on sale

Single-game tickets are officially on sale for all Illinois Women's Basketball home games for the 2025-26 season.

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The Illinois Department of Corrections has been scanning mail for prisoners since Sept. 29, but the agency continues to have issues with the technology and transparency for lawmakers.

Lawmakers remain concerned about IDOC mail scanning technology, deadline for permanent rule

The Illinois Department of Corrections has been scanning mail for prisoners since Sept. 29, but the agency continues to have issues with the technology and transparency for lawmakers.

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Federal cuts to projects at the U of I briefly forced the closure of the University's Soybean Lab, along with a pause to other research.

'Absolutely not right': Nikki Budzinski condemns funding cuts during U of I visit

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski made a stop at the University of Illinois Tuesday to discuss canceled projects around campus.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 4h

God's Shelter of Love has announced Arianna Fane as the organization's new executive director.

God's Shelter of Love announces new executive director

God's Shelter of Love in Decatur has announced Arianna Fane as the organization's new executive director.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 5h

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw assistance from Argentina if its internal politics don't align with U.S. interests in upcoming elections.

Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics don't align with US

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw assistance from Argentina if its internal politics don't align with U.S. interests in upcoming elections. The comments were made during a meeting with

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Florida man convicted of killing two women scheduled for execution.

Florida man convicted of killing 2 women whose bodies were found in a pond is set to be executed

A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond decades ago is scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening. Seventy-two-year-old Samuel Lee Smithers was

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Alec Baldwin and his younger brother Stephen escaped injury when their vehicle struck a tree in New York.

Alec and Stephen Baldwin escape injury after their vehicle hits a tree in New York

Alec Baldwin and his younger brother Stephen escaped injury when their vehicle struck a tree in New York. In a video posted to Instagram late Monday, Alec Baldwin said he

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The judiciary said that "because jury duty is not a choice, the Court feels the responsibility to assist jurors who do suffer trauma to, at least, help them connect with a therapist at no charge to the juror."

Free mental health services to be offered to Champaign County jurors

People who serve on juries in Champaign County will soon have access to free mental health services following their service.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 7h

University of Illinois football has sold out its fourth straight home game of the season, against Rutgers Nov. 1.

Illinois-Rutgers matchup sold out; 4th straight home sellout for Illini

University of Illinois football has sold out its fourth straight home game of the season, against Rutgers Nov. 1.

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ADM marked the opening of its new Central Milling Laboratory at the ADM Specialty Manufacturing Facility in Decatur Tuesday.

ADM marks opening of new Central Milling Laboratory

ADM marked the opening of its new Central Milling Laboratory at the ADM Specialty Manufacturing Facility in Decatur Tuesday.

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A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept

A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.

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The building that currently houses Carle Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Carle Auxiliary Resale Boutique will be taken down.

Changes coming for Carle Foundation Hospital campus

The Carle Foundation Hospital campus will soon take on a new look near Lincoln and University avenues.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 9h

R&B star D'Angelo, known for soulful hits, legacy of neo-soul, and iconic music video, has passed away at 51.

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He

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In an email obtained by WAND News, EIU's president called the cuts "difficult," but said they were necessary to safeguard the university's future.

EIU eliminating 63 positions across campus due to "revenue declines"

Eastern Illinois University will eliminate 17 staff positions, 23 annual contracted instructor non-renewals, four non-renewals for academic support professionals, and 19 vacant or soon-to-be vacant positions across all divisions.

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General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed.

GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease

General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are

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The NFL has turned to technology in recent years, partnering with Amazon Web Services on an injury prediction tool that uses data and artificial intelligence to help teams manage the health of their players.

NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI

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The shutdown entered its 14th day with the Senate returning from its holiday break, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to call lawmakers back to Washington and President Donald Trump’s budget director vowing to keep firing federal workers.

The Latest: No end in sight to government shutdown as House speaker refuses to negotiate

The shutdown entered its 14th day with the Senate returning from its holiday break, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to call lawmakers back to Washington and President Donald Trump’s

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 11h

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

Leaf-peeping season hampered by drought: Fall foliage dropping sooner, showing less color

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual. Soaking

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Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. This means that teens

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