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IL Senate committee unanimously approves bill addressing college sexual violence prevention A new plan in Springfield could improve sexual violence prevention efforts on college campuses.

Senate Bill 3467 strengthens anti-retaliation protections so that students who report misconduct are protected during the complaint resolution process as well.

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Springfield City Council moves forward with plan to purchase armored police vehicle The Lenco G3 pro armored vehicle would be used for emergency response and SWAT operations.

The Lenco G3 pro armored vehicle would be used for emergency response and SWAT operations.

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A Sub Above: Jersey Mike's opens its doors in Decatur A new chain opened its doors in Decatur on Tuesday, as Jersey Mike's welcomed customers to its new location on Mound Road.

A new chain officially opened its doors in Decatur on Tuesday, as Jersey Mike's welcomed customers to its new location on Mound Road.

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IL Senate committee approves bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices This proposal would require group insurance companies to provide coverage for medically-necessary devices with a maximum costsharing amount of $50 per year.

The Illinois Senate Insurance Committee approved legislation Tuesday night to require private insurance companies cover seizure detection devices.

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Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of Macon Co. The warning is in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday across parts of Macon County including Decatur, Forsyth, and Mt. Zion.

Heavy rains have prompted a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for parts of Macon County.

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Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure. The Potomac spill was a

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure.

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What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support. Polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support.

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Giant Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood with message of peace A 16-foot (5-meter) Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood as part of a traveling project that brings the religious image to communities across the capital and nearby cities

The giant figure arrived this week in Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood, known for its bustling street markets and strong local identity, but also for longstanding crime problems. Prayers, offerings and a Mass followed.

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Big 12’s Brett Yormark: SCORE Act is the best path forward after Trump meeting at White House Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says a new federal bill is the best way to fix college sports money problems. He spoke before the start of the Big 12 Tournament

Yormark backs the SCORE Act, which limits some lawsuits against the NCAA and overrides state NIL laws. Some argue that it gives the NCAA and its most powerful schools too much authority.

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Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend. District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that

Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder and many other felony counts is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

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Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time. In new data from research and testing company NWEA, first

Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time. In new data, first and second graders are scoring below kids pre-pandemic in math and reading.

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Tornado watch extended to parts of central IL as damaging severe storms make their return DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The National Weather Service has extended its tornado watch to parts of central Illinois until 2 a.m. on Wednesday.

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has extended its tornado watch to parts of central Illinois until 2 a.m. on Wednesday.

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Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia. President Donald Trump in February endorsed

Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to a runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia after no candidate won a majority in Tuesday’s special election.

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Decatur Public Schools ending Extended Day program due to budget cuts After-school programs are a lifeline for families with working parents. But the Decatur Public Schools District #61 will end its Extended Day program due to budget cuts.

After-school programs are a lifeline for families with working parents. But the Decatur Public Schools District #61 will end its Extended Day program due to budget cuts.

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Man accused of attacking victim with a sword during attempted robbery One man was arrested after Decatur police said he attacked a person with a sword during a robbery.

One man was arrested after Decatur police said he attacked someone with a sword during a robbery.

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Large tornado rips through county in Illinois, causing significant damage Officials say a large tornado has torn through a city just south of Chicago and caused significant damage. Illinois State Police spokesperson says the tornado struck Tuesday in Kankakee County

The tornado struck Kankakee County, about 47.5 miles (76.4 kilometers) south of Chicago, and caused major damage on the south side of Kankakee City, according to Trooper Jayme Bufford, a spokesperson for Illinois State Police.

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Damaging severe storms make their return DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Our part of central Illinois escaped the worst of the storms earlier Tuesday. The same CANNOT be said for Tuesday night. Reports of hail with a

Our part of central Illinois escaped the worst of the storms earlier Tuesday. The same CANNOT be said for Tuesday night.

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Israel says Iran is using cluster munitions. What to know about the weapons Israel says Iran has been firing cluster munitions throughout their 10-day war β€” adding a complicated and deadly challenge to Israel’s already stretched air defenses. The warheads burst open at

The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area. The smaller bombs, which at night can resemble orange fireballs, are difficult to intercept and have proven lethal.

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IL bill could require dealerships provide vehicle history reports for used cars State lawmakers could pass a plan this spring to require car dealers to provide vehicle history reports to anyone buying used cares.

The bill states licensed Illinois vehicle dealers must provide customers with a same-day VIN-specific history report for all used or pre-owned vehicles. That report would need to include information about title issues, odometer accuracy, recalls and accident history.

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Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed. A Ukrainian general said

Russian and Ukrainian officials made rival claims of battlefield successes in their 4-year-old war, with Ukraine saying it pushed Moscow’s forces back across places on the front line and the Kremlin insisting Russia’s invasion of its neighbor is making progress.

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Ball-Chatham Schools receive new sensory technology in elementary schools The Horace Mann Educators Foundation donated interactive panels, which use lights and sounds to help students calm down.

Students at Ball Chatham CUSD 5 have a high-tech new way to learn about their emotions and regulate their senses. The Horace Mann Educators Foundation donated interactive panels, which use lights and sounds to help students calm down.

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A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and several other felony offenses over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend. Court records showed 35-year-old

A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder and other felony offenses including 10 counts of assault on a person with a semiautomatic firearm.

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Georgia voters are choosing a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in US House Georgia voters are casting ballots to choose a successor in Congress to Marjorie Taylor Greene. Tuesday's special election comes after the Republican Greene resigned her seat in January after a

Months after Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress after a falling-out with President Donald Trump, voters in her Georgia district are voting for her successor in a special election Tuesday.

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PBA tournament brings bowlers and enthusiasts from across the world It's one of the only places where striking is a good thing. The 2026 PBA Illinois Classic, hosted by Victory Lanes in Decatur, is already underway.

The 2026 PBA Illinois Classic brings nearly 100 pro bowlers from across the world to compete for the first place $30,000 prize.

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IL Senate committee approves bill to expel students for sexually assaulting their peers This plan would require any student who commits sexual assault or attempted sexual assault at school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or activities related to school to be expelled for

This plan would require any student who commits sexual assault or attempted sexual assault at school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or activities related to school to be expelled for at least one year.

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FBI hunts for clues after 2 men charged with lighting bombs at NYC protest Investigators are trying to learn more about two Pennsylvania men accused of bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor. Authorities say Emir Balat

Investigators are trying to learn more about two Pennsylvania men accused of bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor.

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US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight Iran’s attacks on regional oil infrastructure and pledges to choke off a vital waterway left markets on edge as the United States promised blistering new strikes. The war entered its

Iran’s attacks on oil infrastructure and pledges to choke off a vital waterway left markets on edge Tuesday as the United States promised blistering new strikes.

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Tornado Watch issued for parts of Central Illinois Strong to severe storms are expected across central and northern Illinois Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

Parts of Illinois are now under a Tornado Watch and storms begin to pop up across the state.

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Vermilion County man sentenced to 5 years in IDOC for unlawful weapon possession A Vermilion County man was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

A Vermilion County man was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

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