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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 1h

ICYMI: Check out all the action from a busy week 7 of high school football!

FRIDAY FRENZY: St. Teresa single-handedly defeats Central A&M on homecoming

(WAND) - The Original Friday Frenzy is back for the 2025 season. The WAND Sports team covered 13 high school football games, including our WAND Matchup of the Week between

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NEW: Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy as his cancer care enters a new phase.

Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase. A spokesperson says the 82-year-old Democrat is now undergoing radiation therapy and hormone

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Every week hundreds of millions of people around the world gather to worship in peace. But for some, there comes a day when deadly violence invades their sacred spaces and shatters that sense of sanctuary and safety.

Fear and vigilance rise as attacks on houses of worship intensify worldwide

Statistically, attending a weekly worship service is a remarkably safe thing to do. Global annual attendance totals many billions; the number of people killed in attacks on individual houses of

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The #17 Illinois Fighting Illini welcome the reigning national champions, #1 Ohio State Buckeyes, to Gies Memorial Stadium. WAND News has you covered on how to watch what should be a thrilling top 25 showdown.

How to Watch | #17 Illinois welcomes top-ranked Ohio State to Gies Memorial Stadium

The #17 Illinois Fighting Illini welcome the reigning national champions, #1 Ohio State Buckeyes, to Gies Memorial Stadium this Saturday.

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Vice President JD Vance visited Republican state lawmakers in Indianapolis on Friday as the White House continues to press the state on redistricting to give the GOP an advantage in next year's elections.

Indiana governor meets Indiana Republicans again on redistricting GOP-led state

Vice President JD Vance has met with Republican state lawmakers in Indiana as the White House continues to press the state on redistricting. Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun confirmed he

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 5h

The weekend is upon us once again, and there are several things to see and do across Central Illinois. Here are a few events happening around the area to check out!

5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois Oct. 10-12

The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 6h

The president expressed frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China — and said on social media that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea.

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

President Donald Trump says he hasn't canceled a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping planned for late October in South Korea after earlier expressing anger about export controls China has

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Weinstein's lawyers are seeking to overturn his conviction for first-degree criminal sex act, arguing that the guilty verdict was marred by “threats, intimidation, and extraneous bias,” and that the judge failed to properly deal with it at the time.

Two jurors claim they were bullied into convicting Harvey Weinstein and regret it, his lawyers say

Two jurors who voted in June to convict Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault said they regret the decision and only did so because others on the panel bullied them, the

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 8h

Palestinians in Gaza cautiously return home post-ceasefire amid uncertainty and destruction following Israel-Hamas agreement.

Some Palestinians pack up and move north toward their homes in Gaza after ceasefire goes into effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza have started moving north toward their homes, or what remains of them, after a ceasefire agreement came into effect.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 9h

Trump has also repeatedly used the issue of health as a political cudgel. He repeatedly questioned the mental and physical health of his Democratic predecessor, President Joe Biden, and pointed out that he had undergone cognitive testing that Biden hadn’t.

President Donald Trump is in 'exceptional health,' his doctor says, after visit to Walter Reed

President Donald Trump is in "exceptional health," according to his physician, who evaluated him Friday. Trump underwent a checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit included lab

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Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel, state police said.

Ex-Celtics star Paul Pierce found asleep in car, arrested on suspicion of DUI

Former NBA player Paul Pierce has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel. California state

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 11h

MIT is among the first to express forceful views either in favor of or against an agreement the White House billed as providing “multiple positive benefits,” including “substantial and meaningful federal grants.”

MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

MIT's president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to

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An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl was executed by injection early Friday in the state’s third execution since resuming capital punishment last year.

Man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl in her home in 2001 is executed by injection in Indiana

Indiana officials have executed a man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl. Roy Lee Ward was put to death early Friday by injection at the

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 13h

Johnson sent lawmakers home three weeks ago after the House approved a bill to fund the federal government. They haven’t been back in working session since. And on Friday, his leadership team announced they won't be returning next week either.

Speaker Johnson keeps House lawmakers away, canceling another week's session as shutdown drags

House members' absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Speaker Mike Johnson. The Republican leader from Louisiana sent lawmakers home three weeks ago. They haven’t been

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 14h

Pete Hegseth announced Friday morning that the federal government had reached an agreement with Qatar to build a facility at an Air Force base in Idaho.

Things to know about the Qatar training facility planned for an Idaho Air Force base

When U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday morning that the federal government had reached an agreement with Qatar to build a facility at an Air Force base in Idaho,

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 14h

The City of Danville is making funds available for eligible homeowners in need of critical repairs through the Illinois Housing Development Authority Home Repair and Accessibility Program.

Danville rolls out home repair grants for low-income residents

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — The City of Danville is making funds available for eligible homeowners in need of critical repairs through the Illinois Housing Development Authority Home Repair and Accessibility

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 15h

Rock Springs Conservation Area in Decatur is hosting its Fall Harvest Festival this weekend. Activities guests can look forward to will include archery, canoeing and more!

Archery among several activities offered at Rock Springs Fall Harvest Fest

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 15h

Two people were hospitalized after a house explosion late Friday afternoon in Jacksonville.

2 people hospitalized after house explosion in Jacksonville

Two people were hospitalized after a house explosion late Friday afternoon in Jacksonville.

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Families who have experienced the tragic loss of a baby will be honored this weekend during the 10th annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope.

10th annual HSHS St. Mary's Share Walk remembers babies lost too soon

Families who have experienced the tragic loss of a baby will be honored this weekend during the 10th annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 16h

Download the WAND Now app to catch an extra FIFTEEN minutes of new sports content that airs right after Friday Frenzy. The Frenzy 15 has exclusive interviews, plays, and highlights 🏈

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 16h

The Illinois Supreme Court has approved a new initiative aimed at closing the gap in access to civil legal services across the state.

IL Supreme Court greenlights initiative to tackle Illinois' legal deserts

The Illinois Supreme Court has approved a new initiative aimed at closing the gap in access to civil legal services across the state.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 17h

Illinois lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Tuesday for a two-week veto session, with discussions on Chicago transit, energy and criminal justice reform.

Illinois lawmakers could vote on Chicago transit, energy, criminal justice bills during veto session

Illinois lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Tuesday for a two-week veto session, with discussions on Chicago transit, energy and criminal justice reform.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 17h

Congratulations to Williams Elementary's Brenda Bell on being recognized as the WAND September Educator of the Month.

If you'd like to nominate a teacher, check out this story for instructions.

WAND September Educator of the Month Winner

Brenda Bell is a first grade teacher at Arland D. Williams Elementary School in Mattoon.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 18h

Tuscola residents are being asked to conserve water due to a large water leak in Champaign County.

Tuscola residents asked to conserve water after "large water leak"

Tuscola residents are being asked to conserve water due to a large water leak in Champaign County.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 18h

Here are the games on tap for Week 7! Tune in tonight to the Original Friday Frenzy for highlights from the games listed below! 🏈