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Texas Department of Public Safety officers are seen outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Saturday.
Flowers, candles and pictures are left in front of crosses with the names of victims of a school shooting, at a memorial outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Saturday, where a gunman killed n... | 2022-05-28T22:03:20Z | www.unionleader.com | Investigators question delayed police response in Texas school shooting | Public Safety | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/investigators-question-delayed-police-response-in-texas-school-shooting/article_3be717b9-779f-5d54-8cda-ab73d6c2ddd1.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/investigators-question-delayed-police-response-in-texas-school-shooting/article_3be717b9-779f-5d54-8cda-ab73d6c2ddd1.html |
Girls Inc. CEO Sharron McCarthy speaks at the organization’s Manchester clubhouse in February, when the nonprofit was named a Champion in Action by Citizens bank and the Union Leader.
SHARRON MCCARTHY had to wait more than two years into her tenure as the CEO of Girls Inc. before the nonprofit’s biggest annual fundrais... | 2022-05-28T23:52:00Z | www.unionleader.com | NH Business: Girls Inc. bounces back from pandemic with live auction | NH Business | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/nh_business/nh-business-girls-inc-bounces-back-from-pandemic-with-live-auction/article_d1701a11-a480-5fff-81d0-13cc34e97364.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/nh_business/nh-business-girls-inc-bounces-back-from-pandemic-with-live-auction/article_d1701a11-a480-5fff-81d0-13cc34e97364.html |
PCI Pharma Services is planning a major expansion of its facilities in Bedford, beginning with the construction of a 50,000-square-foot building at 7 Commerce Drive. The company acquired Bedford-based life sciences provider Lyophilization Services of New England in December.
Jaclyn Jaeger/Special to the Union Leader
PC... | 2022-05-28T23:52:06Z | www.unionleader.com | PCI Pharma expanding Bedford campus, adding 150 jobs | Business | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/pci-pharma-expanding-bedford-campus-adding-150-jobs/article_52606422-ccc7-5ebf-91b6-34a7c6a93bf1.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/pci-pharma-expanding-bedford-campus-adding-150-jobs/article_52606422-ccc7-5ebf-91b6-34a7c6a93bf1.html |
Charley Cummings, CEO of Walden Mutual Bank, at his home in Hopkinton.
Walden Mutual has become the first bank of its kind to be chartered in New Hampshire in a century, but is still working to raise its goal of $25 million in capital.
The bank has already started making loans using seed money and through partnerships ... | 2022-05-28T23:52:12Z | www.unionleader.com | Walden Mutual is first mutual bank chartered in NH in nearly 100 years | Business | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/walden-mutual-is-first-mutual-bank-chartered-in-nh-in-nearly-100-years/article_72488bda-8272-54f2-b3d4-80d640d4f442.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/walden-mutual-is-first-mutual-bank-chartered-in-nh-in-nearly-100-years/article_72488bda-8272-54f2-b3d4-80d640d4f442.html |
The Sununu Youth Services Center is seen above.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a $100 million fund to compensate victims of abuse at the state’s juvenile detention facilities over advocates’ objections that the bill’s narrow definitions of abuse and limits on payment for survivors “only benefit the perpetrator.”
Bef... | 2022-05-28T23:52:18Z | www.unionleader.com | YDC settlement bill signed into law over survivor advocates' objections | Courts | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/ydc-settlement-bill-signed-into-law-over-survivor-advocates-objections/article_3243b22d-a044-5620-b5c6-6f723eb92879.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/ydc-settlement-bill-signed-into-law-over-survivor-advocates-objections/article_3243b22d-a044-5620-b5c6-6f723eb92879.html |
In this file photo from 2020, LNA apprentice Lindsey Slauter, left, practices taking blood pressure with fellow student Erin Soto at Manchester Community College.
A worker shortage in nursing homes is pushing some facilities to spend big on staffing agencies, imperiling their operations.
“It’s creating a severe cash cr... | 2022-05-28T23:52:24Z | www.unionleader.com | Spending big on staffing agencies, nursing homes wonder how long they can hold on | Health | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/spending-big-on-staffing-agencies-nursing-homes-wonder-how-long-they-can-hold-on/article_dfe3e842-fe72-5e7c-b8ed-e8d4981131a9.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/spending-big-on-staffing-agencies-nursing-homes-wonder-how-long-they-can-hold-on/article_dfe3e842-fe72-5e7c-b8ed-e8d4981131a9.html |
Thousands of Afghan refugees were evacuated to the United States late last summer as the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan. These people were photographed as they were being processed through Ramstein Air Base in Germany in early September.
POOL VIA REUTERS/file
Cooking, it turns out, is a universal language.
On a ... | 2022-05-28T23:52:30Z | www.unionleader.com | NH wraps its arms around Afghan evacuees | Human Interest | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/human_interest/nh-wraps-its-arms-around-afghan-evacuees/article_943a72bd-f4db-51bd-9c16-db0e61536cff.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/human_interest/nh-wraps-its-arms-around-afghan-evacuees/article_943a72bd-f4db-51bd-9c16-db0e61536cff.html |
Jack Curley of Gilford, a junior at the Tilton School, poses with the posters of 12 fallen New Hampshire service members he created to honor Gold Star families. Pairs of hikers will carry the signs and 12 American flags to the 12 peaks of the Belknap mountain range on Memorial Day.
Jack Curley, a junior at Tilton Schoo... | 2022-05-28T23:52:36Z | www.unionleader.com | Remembering NH patriots on Memorial Day | Military | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/remembering-nh-patriots-on-memorial-day/article_8cca29ae-9bd4-513b-81cc-e615ee0fe478.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/remembering-nh-patriots-on-memorial-day/article_8cca29ae-9bd4-513b-81cc-e615ee0fe478.html |
Bass like this smallmouth must be released from May 15 to June 15 to protect the spawning period and guarantee a healthy fishery.
Andy Schafermeyer's Adventures Afield: Understanding protections is key to enjoying outdoors
A FRUSTRATED TURKEY HUNTER approached me last week, hoping I could shed some light on his lack of... | 2022-05-28T23:53:02Z | www.unionleader.com | Andy Schafermeyer's Adventures Afield: Understanding protections is key to enjoying outdoors | Adventures Afield | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/nh/outdoors/adventures_afield/andy-schafermeyers-adventures-afield-understanding-protections-is-key-to-enjoying-outdoors/article_1ba1a50c-9d08-579b-a747-14ebac7ee071.html | https://www.unionleader.com/nh/outdoors/adventures_afield/andy-schafermeyers-adventures-afield-understanding-protections-is-key-to-enjoying-outdoors/article_1ba1a50c-9d08-579b-a747-14ebac7ee071.html |
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum goes to the basket against Miami's P.J. Tucker and Max Strus during the second half of Friday night's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Game 7 on Sunday night: Celtics have been down this road before
For all of the Boston Celtics’ playoff runs, highlights, moments and more, the NBA F... | 2022-05-28T23:53:08Z | www.unionleader.com | Game 7 on Sunday night: Celtics have been down this road before | Celtics | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/celtics/game-7-on-sunday-night-celtics-have-been-down-this-road-before/article_edd9053a-a4f5-5dd0-ae47-7c7ca1789ada.html | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/celtics/game-7-on-sunday-night-celtics-have-been-down-this-road-before/article_edd9053a-a4f5-5dd0-ae47-7c7ca1789ada.html |
SNHU’s Danniel Rivera, right, celebrates his solo homer with teammate Dakota Mulcay in Friday’s first game against Molloy in the NCAA Division II NCAA East Super Regional at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. The Penmen and Molloy play a deciding Game 3 today at Franklin Pierce.
SNHU’s Michael LaRocca fields a grounde... | 2022-05-28T23:53:14Z | www.unionleader.com | Colleges: Penmen force deciding game in Super Regional | College Sports | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/college/colleges-penmen-force-deciding-game-in-super-regional/article_063512e1-d129-56e8-b5c4-e3d897ca086e.html | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/college/colleges-penmen-force-deciding-game-in-super-regional/article_063512e1-d129-56e8-b5c4-e3d897ca086e.html |
Bill Moisan, far right, as a rookie in 1953 with the Chicago Cubs. Standing next to Moisan is Hall of Famer Ernie Banks.
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Bill Moisan instructs youngsters, including the author (second boy from left), in 1958, before a Raymond Town Team game at Athletic Field (now Gill Stadium) in Manchester.
PR... | 2022-05-28T23:53:44Z | www.unionleader.com | NH’s Bill Moisan was a war hero, then a major leaguer | Sports | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/nh-s-bill-moisan-was-a-war-hero-then-a-major-leaguer/article_de90b02b-75a2-54ab-893b-b48e28c80a26.html | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/nh-s-bill-moisan-was-a-war-hero-then-a-major-leaguer/article_de90b02b-75a2-54ab-893b-b48e28c80a26.html |
Boston’s Nathan Eovaldi is doused after his first career complete game on Saturday at Fenway Park.
Eovaldi's first career complete game lifts Red Sox over Orioles
BOSTON — Bobby Dalbec needed this.
The solo shot was the decisive run as the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3, in a back-and-forth game at... | 2022-05-28T23:53:51Z | www.unionleader.com | Eovaldi's first career complete game lifts Red Sox over Orioles | Red Sox | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/red_sox/eovaldis-first-career-complete-game-lifts-red-sox-over-orioles/article_11d9b5ab-022a-54cc-8600-583ed7c253f3.html | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/red_sox/eovaldis-first-career-complete-game-lifts-red-sox-over-orioles/article_11d9b5ab-022a-54cc-8600-583ed7c253f3.html |
DO YOU demand more “obedience” from your dog than from a spouse, a child, a friend or even yourself? Other than in an emergency situation, can you think of a time that you called out to someone, asking them to come to you and got an instantaneous response? Do your children immediately turn off their phones and rush to ... | 2022-05-29T01:39:59Z | www.unionleader.com | Gail Fisher's Dog Tracks: Don’t expect obedience from your dog without putting in the work | Columns | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/columns/gail-fishers-dog-tracks-don-t-expect-obedience-from-your-dog-without-putting-in-the/article_59ddb881-4134-5323-b5eb-b3af0854bdd2.html | https://www.unionleader.com/columns/gail-fishers-dog-tracks-don-t-expect-obedience-from-your-dog-without-putting-in-the/article_59ddb881-4134-5323-b5eb-b3af0854bdd2.html |
Mike Skelton of the BIA speaks at the Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty event in April. The statewide chamber of commerce is hosting a series of business roundtables in June to set its legislative priorities.
Allegra Boverman/Union Leader file
The Business & Industry Association is holding roundtable talks throughout the s... | 2022-05-29T01:40:05Z | www.unionleader.com | BIA schedules business roundtables | Business | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/bia-schedules-business-roundtables/article_a089fcbd-c4af-5bb6-99ed-2b9240b1e04a.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/bia-schedules-business-roundtables/article_a089fcbd-c4af-5bb6-99ed-2b9240b1e04a.html |
By Ramey D. Sylvester of McLane Middleton
By Ramey D. Sylvester
Q: There are so many business formation resources online. Why should I hire a lawyer to help me launch my startup company?
A: With a quick internet search, founders can seemingly find numerous resources to aid in registering a business, obtaining a tax ide... | 2022-05-29T01:40:11Z | www.unionleader.com | Know the Law: DIY vs. Hiring a business lawyer to help launch your startup | Business | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/columns/know-the-law-diy-vs-hiring-a-business-lawyer-to-help-launch-your-startup/article_35114b25-5b1c-5a7e-afd5-879675b854ec.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/columns/know-the-law-diy-vs-hiring-a-business-lawyer-to-help-launch-your-startup/article_35114b25-5b1c-5a7e-afd5-879675b854ec.html |
A 2021 Gallup poll indicated that 46% of U.S. adults had a will, the document that is part of your estate plan. It lets you tell others just how you want your property disposed of when you pass on. It comes into play only at your death. Your will can also let people know how to handle your final affairs.
If you die wit... | 2022-05-29T01:40:29Z | www.unionleader.com | 'Money $ense': What to know about wills | Money Sense | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/money_sense/money-ense-what-to-know-about-wills/article_0a7d8740-452f-53b8-b398-9d631a2f1c73.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/money_sense/money-ense-what-to-know-about-wills/article_0a7d8740-452f-53b8-b398-9d631a2f1c73.html |
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The Moore Center will be honoring Ellie and David Cochran at its annual Garden Party fundraiser on Thursday, June 23, 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Brady Sullivan Tower, 1750 Elm St.
“Ellie and David represent everything The Moore Center cherishes,” said Janet Bamberg, president and CEO of The Moore Cent... | 2022-05-29T01:40:35Z | www.unionleader.com | Moore Center Garden Party to honor Ellie and David Cochran | Business | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/moore-center-garden-party-to-honor-ellie-and-david-cochran/article_36d572f2-a4b0-5902-ba73-f0da97ba42f1.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/moore-center-garden-party-to-honor-ellie-and-david-cochran/article_36d572f2-a4b0-5902-ba73-f0da97ba42f1.html |
Q: I’m 68 and have had Type 2 diabetes for 12 years. My oral medications work pretty well, but I am beginning to have some memory issues and I don’t feel as steady as I used to. I read something about a nasal insulin spray that might help. Any info would be appreciated. — Jessie R., Louisville, Ky.
A: Type 2 diabetes c... | 2022-05-29T01:40:41Z | www.unionleader.com | Diabetes-related cognition problems; protecting kids from PFAS | Health | unionleader.com | https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/diabetes-related-cognition-problems-protecting-kids-from-pfas/article_73e397ff-449c-53d6-80d7-2bb0e791bedc.html | https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/diabetes-related-cognition-problems-protecting-kids-from-pfas/article_73e397ff-449c-53d6-80d7-2bb0e791bedc.html |
Teen arrested in murder investigation
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department announced on Friday that a Decatur teen was arrested in connection to a murder that happened on Christmas Eve.
Officers say that just before 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 24, they responded to a shots-fired and person down call on South Chur... | 2022-01-01T02:36:16Z | www.wcia.com | Teen arrested in murder investigation | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/teen-arrested-in-murder-investigation/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/teen-arrested-in-murder-investigation/ |
UPDATE AT 9 P.M. ON 1/1/2022: All lanes are open.
LOGAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Troopers said that all three lanes of Interstate 55 in Logan County are shut down following a crash.
The crash happened at milepost 127. Troopers from State Police District 9 and other first responders are on the scene.
Drivers... | 2022-01-02T03:50:45Z | www.wcia.com | State Police: Northbound I-55 reopen after crash | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-northbound-i-55-shut-down-by-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-northbound-i-55-shut-down-by-crash/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was displaced, but no one was hurt in a Springfield house fire on Sunday.
Fire Chief Brandon Blough said crews were called to the 1500 block of South 16th Street at around 11 p.m. Sunday. The first arriving fire truck found the house fully engulfed in flames. Blough said firefighte... | 2022-01-03T17:37:28Z | www.wcia.com | One person displaced in house fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/one-person-displaced-in-house-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/one-person-displaced-in-house-fire/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities in Macon County are asking for the public’s help to track down a murder suspect who’s been wanted since September.
Decatur Police and Crime Stoppers of Decatur and Macon County highlighted the September 19 incident as their latest “Crime of the Week.” That morning, Decatur police resp... | 2022-01-03T17:37:34Z | www.wcia.com | Police still looking for September shooting suspect | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-still-looking-for-september-shooting-suspect/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-still-looking-for-september-shooting-suspect/ |
UPDATE AT 8:32 P.M. ON 1/3/2022 — All lanes have been reopened
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — State Troopers from Illinois State Police District 9 and other first responders are on the scene of a car fire on southbound Interstate 55.
State troopers said the right two lanes of I-55 at Milepost 105 are closed. This closu... | 2022-01-04T05:14:06Z | www.wcia.com | State Police: I-55 reopens after car fire shuts down two lanes | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-car-fire-shuts-down-two-lanes-of-i-55/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-car-fire-shuts-down-two-lanes-of-i-55/ |
The project will support bat habitats
RURAL VILLA GROVE, Ill. (WCIA) — A member of an East Central Illinois family whose name is on a recently-expanded nature preserve said it’s a joy to see the family legacy go on.
Grand Prairie Friends, a group that restores open spaces across several area counties, said the Edna Edw... | 2022-01-04T19:18:04Z | www.wcia.com | Family legacy thrives through nature preserve expansion | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/family-legacy-thrives-through-nature-preserve-expansion/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/family-legacy-thrives-through-nature-preserve-expansion/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Briarcliff Drive at around 3 p.m. on Sunday in response to a report of a shot fired.
According to a media report from police, a 21-year-old woman was in a verbal argument with her boyfriend in the front yard of his house. A 19-year-old, who is her... | 2022-01-04T19:18:22Z | www.wcia.com | Urbana Police: Woman allegedly shot by boyfriend’s brother | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/urbana-police-woman-allegedly-shot-by-boyfriends-brother/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/urbana-police-woman-allegedly-shot-by-boyfriends-brother/ |
BRADLEY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Bradley Police Department continues to mourn the loss of Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic after she was killed in the line of duty while serving the citizens of Bradley on Dec. 30, 2021.
Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic was born on October 6, 1972. She was a 21-year law enforcement veteran, having served... | 2022-01-05T00:53:20Z | www.wcia.com | Bradley Police: Visitation and funeral service for Sergeant Rittmanic | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/bradley-police-visitation-and-funeral-service-for-sergeant-rittmanic/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/bradley-police-visitation-and-funeral-service-for-sergeant-rittmanic/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The city of Decatur is planning on demolishing at least 100 buildings this year.
One of those is the ACME building on Martin Luther King Junior Drive. It started to collapse back in October. Since then the building has been considered unsafe. One of the biggest concerns is the street next to it a... | 2022-01-05T00:53:32Z | www.wcia.com | Decatur plans to demolish 100 buildings | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-set-to-demolish-100-buildings/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-set-to-demolish-100-buildings/ |
(UPDATE 2:50 p.m. 01/04/22) — School officials just posted to Facebook, advising parents and guardians to check lunch bags, which were distributed on Tuesday, because they may have foods that some students are are allergic to.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Due to the increased number of COVID-19 exposures and positive cases ... | 2022-01-05T00:54:02Z | www.wcia.com | Danville School District going fully remote due to COVID-19 concerns | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/danville-school-district-going-fully-remote-due-to-covid-19-concerns/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/danville-school-district-going-fully-remote-due-to-covid-19-concerns/ |
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Dieterich Prayer Page recently posted to Facebook to let people know a memorial visitation for Michael W. Dasenbrock will be held on Thursday.
Officials said the visitation will be taken place at Johnson Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Online condolences may be shared at www.johnsonands... | 2022-01-05T00:54:20Z | www.wcia.com | Memorial visitation to be held for Michael Dasenbrock | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/memorial-visitation-to-be-held-for-michael-dasenbrock/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/memorial-visitation-to-be-held-for-michael-dasenbrock/ |
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The pandemic has impacted job loss across macon county, but it’s getting better.
From 2020 to 2021, Unemployment numbers have come close to pre-pandemic numbers. In November of 2020 unemployment was at 8.4%. This past November it dropped to 6.1%. There are now more available jobs, which is g... | 2022-01-05T00:54:39Z | www.wcia.com | Macon County unemployment improves | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/macon-county-unemployment-improve/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/macon-county-unemployment-improve/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Metal detectors have officially been installed in Champaign high schools.
The school board approved buying them for Central and Centennial to add an extra layer of security.
The new machines were installed over the holiday break. Tuesday, students were greeted with them at the door of both Cent... | 2022-01-05T00:54:51Z | www.wcia.com | Metal detectors added in Champaign High School | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/metal-detectors-added-in-champaign-high-school/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/metal-detectors-added-in-champaign-high-school/ |
LIVE: Auburn High School shooting update from Rockford police chief, mayor, superintendent
Police tape could be seen set up around evidence markers around shell casings. Two ambulances were witnessed leaving the parking lot with emergency lights and sirens on.
Redd called for a stop to gun violence after the shooting o... | 2022-01-05T00:55:21Z | www.wcia.com | Two teens injured in shooting at Auburn High School, three in custody | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/two-teens-injured-in-shooting-at-auburn-high-school-three-in-custody/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/two-teens-injured-in-shooting-at-auburn-high-school-three-in-custody/ |
CLIFTON, Ill. (WCIA) — You met E.N. Hanson of Clifton during our state fair coverage last summer when his home-grown lamb was judged grand champion.
“We raised this sheep,” Hanson said. “He’s about 8 months old right now. Pretty exciting.”
Hanson’s lambs have more awards than wall space allows. And they have great hope... | 2022-01-05T02:59:48Z | www.wcia.com | Harvest Heritage: E.N. Hanson’s lambs | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/harvest-heritage-e-n-hansons-lambs/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/harvest-heritage-e-n-hansons-lambs/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Part of Route 54 in Springfield is closed because of a car fire near Brickler Road.
State troopers said the road will be closed for “an extended period of time” to allow for the car to be removed from the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and take an alternate route of travel. | 2022-01-05T03:04:16Z | www.wcia.com | State Police: Part of Route 54 closed due to car fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-part-of-route-54-closed-due-to-car-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-part-of-route-54-closed-due-to-car-fire/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Seven Illinois women’s basketball players tested positive for COVID-19 last week, forcing the team to go on a post Christmas break pause of sorts. The team is back together now and was still able to practice with six players but had to postpone two Big Ten games against Maryland and Iowa, after not h... | 2022-01-05T03:04:28Z | www.wcia.com | Illini women’s basketball working back to the court after seven tested positive for COVID-19 forcing two postponements | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illini-womens-basketball-working-back-to-the-court-after-7-tested-positive-for-covid-19-forcing-two-postponements/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illini-womens-basketball-working-back-to-the-court-after-7-tested-positive-for-covid-19-forcing-two-postponements/ |
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WCIA) — In episode 99 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball’s 76-53 win at Minnesota, in the Illini’s first game since Dec. 22 following a COVID-19 pause. Kofi Cockburn put up a game high 29 points and 10 rebounds for his 36th career double-double, as the team... | 2022-01-05T03:04:46Z | www.wcia.com | WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Shut the Barn Door | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/wcia-3-in-1-pod-shut-the-barn-door/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/wcia-3-in-1-pod-shut-the-barn-door/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — With the arrival of 2022, the Champaign Police Department is updating its logo to add a tribute to fallen officer Christopher Oberheim.
The previous logo featured two stars that honored Officers Thomas Dodsworth and Robert Tatman. Until Oberheim’s death on May 25, 2021, they were the only Champ... | 2022-01-05T05:40:03Z | www.wcia.com | Champaign Police updates logo to honor fallen officer | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-police-updates-logo-to-honor-fallen-officer/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-police-updates-logo-to-honor-fallen-officer/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 3-year-old was seriously hurt after a shooting happened late Tuesday night.
Police said they went to an area hospital at around 11:20 p.m. in response to a report of a 3-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds.
It was reported that the child had been brought to the hospital by private vehicle. T... | 2022-01-05T15:54:05Z | www.wcia.com | Decatur Police: 3-year-old hurt after shooting | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/decatur-police-3-year-old-hurt-after-shooting/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/decatur-police-3-year-old-hurt-after-shooting/ |
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A 32-year-old man was arrested last night in connection to a deadly stabbing incident in Thayer.
Sangamon County Central dispatch received a 911 call at around 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday about a possible stabbing in the 300 block of West Elm. When police arrived on scene at 4:25 p.m., they saw ... | 2022-01-05T19:08:54Z | www.wcia.com | Police identify man arrested in deadly stabbing | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-identify-man-arrested-in-deadly-stabbing/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-identify-man-arrested-in-deadly-stabbing/ |
FILE – This combination of images from a computer animation made available by NASA in December 2021 depicts the unfolding of the components of the James Webb Space Telescope. Webb is so big that it had to be folded origami-style to fit into the nose cone of the Ariane rocket. (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptua... | 2022-01-05T19:09:00Z | www.wcia.com | NASA nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/nasa-nails-trickiest-job-on-newly-launched-space-telescope/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/nasa-nails-trickiest-job-on-newly-launched-space-telescope/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The two finalists vying to be the next superintendent of Decatur Public Schools will be revealed Wednesday night.
The district and the firm handling the search, Schaumburg-based Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), have not released the names of the finalists. HYA’s Max McGee previously told ... | 2022-01-05T19:09:51Z | www.wcia.com | School superintendent finalists to meet the public virtually Wednesday night | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/school-superintendent-finalists-to-meet-the-public-virtually-wednesday-night/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/school-superintendent-finalists-to-meet-the-public-virtually-wednesday-night/ |
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — There are students in Champaign-Urbana who crave a mentor. Someone familiar they can relate to, trust and respect. That’s where C-U One to One steps in for them.
It’s a school-based mentoring program that offers students in Unit 4 and Urbana District 116 a chance to connect with adult me... | 2022-01-05T19:09:57Z | www.wcia.com | Community Counts: C-U One to One Mentoring Program | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/community-counts-c-u-one-to-one-mentoring-program/ | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/community-counts-c-u-one-to-one-mentoring-program/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held on Jan. 16., according to The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee.
Officials said the event will be at Krannert Center for Performing Arts, starting at 4 p.m. The... | 2022-01-05T21:11:51Z | www.wcia.com | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration to be held next weekend | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-countywide-celebration-to-be-held-next-weekend/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-countywide-celebration-to-be-held-next-weekend/ |
Levi Ømundson and Mike Riley of Burdens Within joins us on the CI Stage.
Here’s more about Levi:
And I’m a singer/song writer. I have been singing and playing shows since I was 16.
I have been in a several bands.
I started singing when I was a young boy at the age of 9. I’ve played in Nashville and in Chicago and all o... | 2022-01-06T01:41:43Z | www.wcia.com | Burdens Within takes CI Stage | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/burdens-within-takes-ci-stage/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/burdens-within-takes-ci-stage/ |
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is warning people about COVID-19 testing and vaccination scams.
In a Facebook post, the CUPHD said that people should never be asked to give personal information when getting vaccinated or tested for the virus. This includes a social security n... | 2022-01-06T01:42:08Z | www.wcia.com | CUPHD warns of testing, vaccination scams | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/cuphd-warns-of-testing-vaccination-scams/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/cuphd-warns-of-testing-vaccination-scams/ |
(Photo courtesy of HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s Facebook page)
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, HSHS Medical Group and HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital are urging community members to get tested if they feel ill and stay home if they test positive.
“We are happy to partner wit... | 2022-01-06T01:42:32Z | www.wcia.com | HSHS offering COVID testing amidst new surge | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/hshs-offering-covid-testing-amidst-new-surge/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/hshs-offering-covid-testing-amidst-new-surge/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)– If you’re headed to the State Farm Center for the Fighting Illini men’s basketball game Thursday, you’ll need to bring more than just a ticket.
For the first time admission also requires proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test, and without one of those, you will be turned away withou... | 2022-01-06T01:42:50Z | www.wcia.com | Navigating the new COVID-19 requirements for U of I sports, large events | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/navigating-the-new-covid-19-requirements-for-u-of-i-sports-large-events/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/navigating-the-new-covid-19-requirements-for-u-of-i-sports-large-events/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Public Schools is set to implement a “discipline reset” starting Thursday.
The rest will change some policies to help create a better environment for students. Teachers and staff members will be required to take courses on deescalation and every building will have a designated safety team... | 2022-01-06T05:32:49Z | www.wcia.com | Decatur Public Schools to implement “discipline reset” | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-public-schools-to-implement-discipline-reset/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-public-schools-to-implement-discipline-reset/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County sheriff said they need help finding a missing woman.
In a news release, Sheriff Jack Campbell said 38-year-old Angela Landholt was last seen December 20, 2021 near South Lowell Avenue and West Maple Avenue South in Springfield. The sheriff stated Landholt has a mental illn... | 2022-01-06T18:23:04Z | www.wcia.com | Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Springfield woman | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/sangamon-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-missing-springfield-woman/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/sangamon-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-missing-springfield-woman/ |
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Bloomington Fire Department said its firefighters extinguished two apartment fires earlier this week, one of which had the potential to be a “large” fire.
The first fire happened at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday near East Jefferson and North Clinton Streets. The person who called 911 reported li... | 2022-01-06T22:13:38Z | www.wcia.com | Firefighters battle two apartment fires in 24-hour span | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/firefighters-battle-two-apartment-fires-in-24-hour-span/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/firefighters-battle-two-apartment-fires-in-24-hour-span/ |
Educating and engaging pet owners could be the single most important step that veterinary professionals can take to help overweight pets get the care they need, which is why Carrie Chandler, certified veterinary technician who is further credentialed as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, joins us with more details o... | 2022-01-07T01:33:51Z | www.wcia.com | Obesity when it comes to our furever friends | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/obesity-when-it-comes-to-our-furever-friends/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/obesity-when-it-comes-to-our-furever-friends/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – Police departments across the country are seeing officers leave at a high rate. Many aren’t seeing new people apply for those open positions, but for Danville, it’s somewhat opposite.
“We’ve hired more than 20 officers since I’ve been here,” Rickey Williams Jr., the Mayor, said.
He was elected i... | 2022-01-07T01:34:09Z | www.wcia.com | Danville police adding to their department | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/danville-police-adding-to-their-department/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/danville-police-adding-to-their-department/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)– The number of people murdered in the City of Champaign reached an all-time high in 2021.
17 people, including teenagers, lost their lives. All but one of those victims were shot and killed and dozens more were injured.
77 people were shot in Champaign last year. In 2020, 57 were shot, and 34 in ... | 2022-01-07T01:34:37Z | www.wcia.com | Murders, shootings in Champaign hit all-time high in 2021 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/murders-shootings-in-champaign-hit-all-time-high-in-2021/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/murders-shootings-in-champaign-hit-all-time-high-in-2021/ |
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced on Thursday that a Pana man was charged with several driving offenses, including DUI and attempting to flee law enforcement.
Kroncke said that on Dec. 30, 2021, John. P Brilley, 40, is alleged to have driven a car while under the influe... | 2022-01-07T01:34:43Z | www.wcia.com | Man charged with DUI, other driving offenses | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-charged-with-dui-other-driving-offenses/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-charged-with-dui-other-driving-offenses/ |
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — A new Carle facility is in the works for Tuscola.
The village administrator said it would be set up south of the town’s outlet mall. This new, bigger facility would replace the existing Carle clinic in town. The building is expected to have 16 exam rooms, two treatment rooms and other amenities.
... | 2022-01-07T01:34:49Z | www.wcia.com | New Carle facility expected | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-carle-facility-expected/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-carle-facility-expected/ |
CHAMPAIGN, ILL. (WCIA) – The new year brought a new set of higher education laws in Illinois.
Starting this year, community college students can be automatically accepted to public Illinois universities if they meet certain requirements.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will begin a uniform admission pilo... | 2022-01-07T01:34:55Z | www.wcia.com | New higher education laws in effect | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-higher-education-laws-in-effect/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-higher-education-laws-in-effect/ |
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a press conference in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Governor J.B. Pritzker announced on Thursday his support for a bill that will increase the penalties for people who commit crimes against Illinois Department of Childhood and Family Services employees.
Pritzke... | 2022-01-07T01:35:13Z | www.wcia.com | Pritzker announces support for social worker protection bill | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/pritzker-announces-support-for-social-worker-protection-bill/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/pritzker-announces-support-for-social-worker-protection-bill/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Just 10 months after Ayo Dosunmu left Illinois, his jersey will be raised to the rafters at State Farm Center. The former Illini All-American will be in the house tonight to see a banner with his No. 11 jersey on it lifted at halftime as Illinois hosts Maryland at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.
Your Illini Nation ... | 2022-01-07T01:35:44Z | www.wcia.com | LIVE! Ayo night at State Farm Center as Illinois hosts Maryland | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/live-ayo-night-at-state-farm-center-as-illinois-hosts-maryland/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/live-ayo-night-at-state-farm-center-as-illinois-hosts-maryland/ |
FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Blue Ridge Community School District announced Thursday afternoon an update to its COVID-19 status.
In a series of Facebook posts, Blue Ridge CUSD said it was experiencing a rise in COVID cases among both students and staff. Concerned about an outbreak among 5th grade students, the district a... | 2022-01-07T04:06:51Z | www.wcia.com | Blue Ridge CUSD makes COVID adjustments | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/blue-ridge-cusd-makes-covid-adjustments/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/blue-ridge-cusd-makes-covid-adjustments/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — “It doesn’t stop me from having a good time,” Laura Curtis, an Illini fan, said.
That was the attitude of most fans attending tonight’s Fighting Illini game at the State Farm Center. There are new rules in place to before fans can take their seats. Fans have to bring more than just their ticket... | 2022-01-07T04:06:57Z | www.wcia.com | Fans need more than just a ticket to watch the Fighting Illini | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/fans-need-more-than-just-a-ticket-to-watch-the-fighting-illini/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/fans-need-more-than-just-a-ticket-to-watch-the-fighting-illini/ |
CENTRAL, Ill. (WCIA) — Firefighters in Champaign and Charleston have seen a significant increase in calls for both fires and medical emergencies.
Charleston fire Chief, Steve Bennett said, “In 2021 we set a record for the number of fire and ems calls with the Charleston fire department.”
Bennett, says it leaves them wi... | 2022-01-07T04:07:16Z | www.wcia.com | Fire department dealing with increased calls | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/increase-fire-department-calls/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/increase-fire-department-calls/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department announced Thursday evening that an arrest has been made in connection to a shooting that left a three-year-old girl fighting for her life.
After two days of investigating and conducting interviews, police officers developed probable cause to arrest 20-year-old Willia... | 2022-01-07T04:09:41Z | www.wcia.com | Man arrested in shooting of three-year-old | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-arrested-in-shooting-investigation/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-arrested-in-shooting-investigation/ |
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is teaming up with ImpactLife to host a blood drive next week.
The blood drive will take place in the hospital auditorium from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. Donors are required to schedule an appointment online or by calling 800-747-5401.
Donors must have d... | 2022-01-07T07:12:58Z | www.wcia.com | Hospital to host blood drive | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/hospital-to-host-blood-drive/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/hospital-to-host-blood-drive/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – A non-profit group is getting back on its feet after an electrical fire broke out at their headquarters last year.
CatSnap is a cat rescue, but last year their building caught fire. The damage delayed some adoptions. Luckily, no cats were hurt. CatSnap is finally able to start cleaning up.
Debb... | 2022-01-08T00:25:07Z | www.wcia.com | Cat rescue bounces back after fire | https://www.wcia.com/news/cat-rescue-bounces-back-after-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/cat-rescue-bounces-back-after-fire/ |
ILLINOIS (WCIA)– A unique Target 3 investigation reveals more Illinois officers were killed by gunfire last year than we’ve seen in two decades.
Bradley Police Department Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic was laid to rest Friday. Just before the new year, Sgt. Rittmanic became the fifth officer in the state shot to death in 2021.... | 2022-01-08T02:35:15Z | www.wcia.com | Illinois officers shot and killed at highest rate in 20 years | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/target3/illinois-officers-shot-and-killed-at-highest-rate-in-20-years/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/target3/illinois-officers-shot-and-killed-at-highest-rate-in-20-years/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — “Urbana does such a fantastic job with safety, thinking about our kids first,” Jonville Chenoweth, an Urbana parent, said.
Parents, athletes and staff members were expressing their excitement to have people back in the gym watching basketball.
High school basketball season has officially begun and... | 2022-01-08T04:41:33Z | www.wcia.com | Fans excited to watch high school basketball in person | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/fans-excited-to-watch-high-school-basketball-in-person/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/fans-excited-to-watch-high-school-basketball-in-person/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department announced that a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left one its officers was hurt.
Joseph L. Williams, 23, was arrested Saturday afternoon after detectives developed probable cause to arrest him. Williams is accused of running away from a traffic... | 2022-01-09T01:08:31Z | www.wcia.com | Decatur Police: suspect arrested after officer shot during chase | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-police-suspect-arrested-after-officer-shot-during-chase/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-police-suspect-arrested-after-officer-shot-during-chase/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois women’s basketball is back from their COVID pause, where they had seven players out and did not meet the minimum amount needed for a game.
The team went on pause after coming back from Christmas break and had to postpone two Big Ten games. Illinois got back on the court Thursday in a loss at... | 2022-01-09T01:08:37Z | www.wcia.com | Fahey says lack of testing synergy ‘frustrating at times’ | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/fahey-says-lack-of-testing-synergy-frustrating-at-times/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/fahey-says-lack-of-testing-synergy-frustrating-at-times/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — After a long lay off and then two quick games in succession, Illinois men’s basketball is now relishing having some time off over the weekend as they get ready for Nebraska.
They got two big conference wins coming off their program pause for COVID-19. While the second half Thursday against Maryland w... | 2022-01-09T01:08:43Z | www.wcia.com | Underwood relishing extra time to catch up on practice | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/underwood-relishing-extra-time-to-catch-up-on-practice/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/underwood-relishing-extra-time-to-catch-up-on-practice/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Early Saturday morning there was an officer-involved shooting in Decatur.
It happened just after 2:30 am, a police officer tried to pull over a car after a routine traffic stop but the driver tried to run. The officer started chasing the suspect who then turned around and shot the officer, sendin... | 2022-01-09T05:13:37Z | www.wcia.com | Mayor speaks about Officer-involved shooting | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/mayor-speaks-about-officer-involved-shooting/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/mayor-speaks-about-officer-involved-shooting/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Human Services is partnering with American Legion Post 32 to bring a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic to Springfield.
The clinic will be held at 1120 East Sangamon Avenue on Monday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. People who want to get a shot can schedule an appointment onlin... | 2022-01-09T21:05:56Z | www.wcia.com | American Legion to host vaccine clinic | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/american-legion-to-host-vaccine-clinic/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/american-legion-to-host-vaccine-clinic/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Judge Rodney Forbes declared his candidacy over the weekend for Resident Macon County Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Forbes currently serves as an associate judge for the Sixth Circuit in Macon County, a position he was appointed to in 2017. He is looking to succeed Circuit Judge Thomas Li... | 2022-01-10T01:22:21Z | www.wcia.com | Judge announces candidacy for judicial office | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/judge-announces-candidacy-for-judicial-office/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/judge-announces-candidacy-for-judicial-office/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — There’s not many players who have ever suited up in the Orange and Blue like Ayo Dosunmu, the all-time leading scorer for three-year players, USA Today National Player of the Year, Big Ten Tournament Champion.
The list could go on and on, but they all stand as reasons Illinois decided to hang his jer... | 2022-01-10T06:48:48Z | www.wcia.com | Ayo Dosunmu “everything we want our program to be about” | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/ayo-dosunmu-everything-we-want-our-program-to-be-about/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/ayo-dosunmu-everything-we-want-our-program-to-be-about/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — After not playing a game at the State Farm Center for two and a half weeks, Illinois women’s basketball came back in style with a dominating 68-47 win over Wisconsin.
Aaliyah Nye led the Illini in scoring with 21 points, with Jada Peebles coming right behind with 16. The Illini were up by two at half... | 2022-01-10T06:48:54Z | www.wcia.com | Illinois WBB picks up first B1G win in domination of Wisconsin | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illinois-wbb-picks-up-first-b1g-win-in-domination-of-wisconsin/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illinois-wbb-picks-up-first-b1g-win-in-domination-of-wisconsin/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking support from the public to collect more information about an armed robbery that happened on December 10.
According to officers, at around 7:50 p.m., an unknown offender entered the Family Dollar on North Market Street and brandished a firearm. It was r... | 2022-01-10T18:12:14Z | www.wcia.com | Crime Stoppers seeks information of armed robbery suspect | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-information-of-armed-robbery-suspect/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-information-of-armed-robbery-suspect/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A little love in the air is always a good idea…
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) invites people of all ages to get creative and donate homemade or store-bought Valentine’s Day cards to support long-term care facilities in Vermilion County.
“Life is still very isolated and sending a spec... | 2022-01-10T21:10:49Z | www.wcia.com | Valentine’s Day card drive for local long-term care residents | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/valentines-day-card-drive-for-local-long-term-care-residents/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/valentines-day-card-drive-for-local-long-term-care-residents/ |
Urbana, as well as the broader region, is greatly impacted by rising obesity rates, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. The demand for an affordable and accessible community Health and Wellness Facility is greater than ever.
Urbana needs a facility that will offer extended hours, accessible programs, and spac... | 2022-01-10T23:52:22Z | www.wcia.com | Urbana Park District embarks on new wellness facility construction | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/urbana-park-district-embarks-on-new-wellness-facility-construction/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/urbana-park-district-embarks-on-new-wellness-facility-construction/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A conference for farm families will be held at the I-Hotel in Champaign on January 20th, sponsored by the Loman-Ray Insurance Group. Noted weather forecaster Eric Snodgrass will be one of the speakers, and so will Steve Maulberger.
Maulberger has deep global experience in agriculture, and curre... | 2022-01-10T23:52:34Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: Change in agriculture | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-change-in-agriculture/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-change-in-agriculture/ |
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham and Neoga Police Departments, along with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, arrested an an Altamont man on Saturday after he allegedly tried to hit a deputy with his car.
Effingham officers said that they were called at approximately 11:19 p.m. to assist in arresting Randal E... | 2022-01-11T02:20:09Z | www.wcia.com | Effingham Police arrest man accused of trying to hit deputy with car | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/effingham-police-arrest-man-accused-of-trying-to-hit-deputy-with-car/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/effingham-police-arrest-man-accused-of-trying-to-hit-deputy-with-car/ |
VILLA GROVE, Ill. (WCIA) – Running water is something many of us take for granted, but all of Villa Grove is seeing what it’s like to not have it.
“Well, not having no water, not bathing or water for the dogs or anything like that, it’s very inconvenient,” Steven Gordon, who lives in Villa Grove, said.
Overnight, Villa... | 2022-01-11T02:20:15Z | www.wcia.com | Villa Grove loses water | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/villa-grove-loses-water/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/villa-grove-loses-water/ |
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — “Any case there is to reduce that possibility, I think is a good thing,” Andy Hudson, pharmacist and owner of Hudson’s Pharmacy, said.
That’s why the government will be making it easier for people to get at-home coronavirus tests. The Biden administration announced today they are making at-home te... | 2022-01-11T04:34:53Z | www.wcia.com | At-home Covid-19 tests will now be covered by private insurance | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/at-home-covid-19-tests-will-now-be-covered-by-private-insurance/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/at-home-covid-19-tests-will-now-be-covered-by-private-insurance/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — For the first time since the Nov. 22 poll was released, Illinois basketball is back in the Associated Press Top 25, checking in at No. 25. The Illini (11-3, 4-0) won twice last week, beating Minnesota on the road and Maryland at home, marking the fourth straight victory and ninth win in the last 10 g... | 2022-01-11T04:35:41Z | www.wcia.com | Illini move back into Top 25, Kofi Cockburn named co-Big Ten Player of the Week | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/illini-move-back-into-top-25-kofi-cockburn-named-co-big-ten-player-of-the-week/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/illini-move-back-into-top-25-kofi-cockburn-named-co-big-ten-player-of-the-week/ |
WCIA — Former Illini all-time great Moe Gardner finally got his Hall call. The two-time consensus All-American is the 18th Illinois player to become a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, as part of the Class of 2022.
“My induction to the College Football Hall of Fame represents far more than my individual athl... | 2022-01-11T04:35:47Z | www.wcia.com | Former Illini Moe Gardner headed to College Football Hall of Fame | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/former-illini-moe-gardner-headed-to-college-football-hall-of-fame/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/former-illini-moe-gardner-headed-to-college-football-hall-of-fame/ |
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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials at Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office are asking for more donations of winter clothes as it is getting much colder in central Illinois.
They are in desperate need of clean, warm coats for all sizes o... | 2022-01-11T18:18:02Z | www.wcia.com | Cunningham Township seeks donations of winter coats | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/cunningham-township-seeks-donations-of-winter-coats/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/cunningham-township-seeks-donations-of-winter-coats/ |
State police said a person was hit and killed by a semi truck on Interstate 74 Tuesday morning.
In a statement, police said the incident happened at around 5 a.m. on I-74 eastbound at milepost 180. That’s north of Champaign. Police believe the person ran into the road and was hit by the semi. The coroner’s office prono... | 2022-01-11T18:18:15Z | www.wcia.com | UPDATE: pedestrian killed on interstate | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/traffic-diverted-after-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/traffic-diverted-after-crash/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County coroner identified a pedestrian killed Tuesday morning along I-74.
In a news release, Coroner Duane Northrup said 28-year-old Cedric H. Jones died after being hit by a semi-truck. This happened on I-74, west of Prospect Avenue. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Mr. J... | 2022-01-11T21:46:28Z | www.wcia.com | Champaign County coroner identifies pedestrian killed after hit by semi along I-74 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county-coroner-identifies-pedestrian-killed-after-hit-by-semi-along-i-74/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county-coroner-identifies-pedestrian-killed-after-hit-by-semi-along-i-74/ |
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced on Tuesday that an inmate in the Shelby County Jail has been found guilty of aggravated battery against two correctional officers.
Kroncke said that on Aug. 3, correctional officers attempted to move Miller Jon R. Miller to a different ... | 2022-01-11T21:46:47Z | www.wcia.com | Inmate found guilty of assaulting correctional officers | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/inmate-found-guilty-of-assaulting-correctional-officers/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/inmate-found-guilty-of-assaulting-correctional-officers/ |
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A farm in Woodford County has been run by the same family since 1921. The farm, south of Metamora, began with the grandfather of Kent Hodel.
“It’s been very beneficial to our family,” Kent said. “We’ve always wanted to carry on a tradition to be farmers, to be honest, to work, and family ... | 2022-01-11T22:26:05Z | www.wcia.com | Harvest Heritage: Hodel Family Farm | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/harvest-heritage-hodel-family-farm/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/harvest-heritage-hodel-family-farm/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is currently in critical condition after he was hit by a train on Tuesday, according to Deputy Division Chief of Operations Mike Abbott.
At around 1 p.m., Springfield Firefighters were dispatched to the railroad crossing near 19th Street and Carpenter Street in response to a reported tr... | 2022-01-11T22:29:27Z | www.wcia.com | Springfield Firefighters: Man hit by train Tuesday afternoon | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/springfield-firefighters-man-hit-by-train-tuesday-afternoon/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/springfield-firefighters-man-hit-by-train-tuesday-afternoon/ |
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We steward more than 180 funds and its total assets have grown from $1,300 in 1972 to more than $32 million today. ... | 2022-01-12T00:49:56Z | www.wcia.com | Learn how to build an effective and efficient nonprofit board at Board Boot Camp with Community Foundation of East Central Illinois | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/learn-how-to-build-an-effective-and-efficient-nonprofit-board-at-board-boot-camp-with-community-foundation-of-east-central-illinois/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/learn-how-to-build-an-effective-and-efficient-nonprofit-board-at-board-boot-camp-with-community-foundation-of-east-central-illinois/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After conducting a nationwide search for its new Public Works Director, the City of Champaign announced on Monday that it has narrowed its list of candidates to three finalists.
Those three finalists are Sinan Alpaslan, Benjamin Jordan and Thomas Somers.
Alpaslan has worked for contracting firm... | 2022-01-12T00:50:26Z | www.wcia.com | City of Champaign announces finalists for Public Works Director | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/city-of-champaign-announces-finalists-for-public-works-director/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/city-of-champaign-announces-finalists-for-public-works-director/ |
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Citing high numbers of COVID-19 cases, the Champaign County Community Coalition has decided to hold it’s Jan. 12 meeting virtually.
“Holding this month’s Coalition meeting virtually is just the safest thing to do at this time due to the hi... | 2022-01-12T00:50:32Z | www.wcia.com | Community Coalition meeting to be held virtually | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/community-coalition-meeting-to-be-held-virtually/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/community-coalition-meeting-to-be-held-virtually/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA)– Thursday will be the first day people can start gathering signatures to become candidates on the June primary ballot in Illinois. That goes for statewide and county offices.
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons asks everyone to be prepared for an influx of people — who want to run for office — bring... | 2022-01-12T00:50:39Z | www.wcia.com | County Clerk: Be prepared for candidate petitions to begin circulating ahead of the 2022 election | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/county-clerk-be-prepared-for-candidate-petitions-to-begin-circulating-ahead-of-the-2022-election/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/county-clerk-be-prepared-for-candidate-petitions-to-begin-circulating-ahead-of-the-2022-election/ |
PIATT, Ill. (WCIA) — Abraham lincoln sites are some of the most visited in the country.
There are a few here in central Illinois though I bet you don’t even know exists one is located at an intersection on the DeWitt-Piatt county line that’s just southwest of DeLand, it’s called a “Border marker” put there in 1922, the... | 2022-01-12T00:50:45Z | www.wcia.com | Hidden Lincoln monuments | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/hidden-lincoln-monuments/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/hidden-lincoln-monuments/ |
VILLA GROVE, Ill. (WCIA) – It took more than 36 hours to find and repair the water main break in Villa Grove.
During that time, people didn’t have any running water. That impacted more than just showering or brushing your teeth.
Almost every business was closed, including the school on Monday. The city had to close a p... | 2022-01-12T00:50:57Z | www.wcia.com | “It really does take a village…” After more than a day, Villa Grove finally has water | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/it-really-does-take-a-village-after-more-than-a-day-villa-grove-finally-has-water/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/it-really-does-take-a-village-after-more-than-a-day-villa-grove-finally-has-water/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – A crime victim is taking matters into his own hands to help track other thefts.
Justin Martin said the catalytic converter was stolen from his car in Champaign last week. His security camera caught everything. He filed a police report but they haven’t caught the crook yet.
So, Martin is asking ... | 2022-01-12T00:51:03Z | www.wcia.com | Data project aims to track catalytic converter thefts | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/data-project-aims-to-track-catalytic-converter-thefts/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/data-project-aims-to-track-catalytic-converter-thefts/ |
WCIA — The Big Ten will update its 2022 football conference schedule to reflect tweaks made during the 2020 football season.
The announcement will come on Wednesday at 11 a.m. on Big Ten Network. The Big Ten plays nine conference games, with teams playing all other six teams in their own division and three teams from t... | 2022-01-12T00:51:33Z | www.wcia.com | Big Ten to announce football schedule tweaks | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/big-ten-to-announce-football-schedule-tweaks/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/big-ten-to-announce-football-schedule-tweaks/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – This year, Janice Walker has been chosen to get the Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award, and it’s something she is not taking lightly.
Walker is with the Trauma Resilience Initiative in the county, and she’s spent much of her life helping people who have been impacted by gun viole... | 2022-01-12T03:39:04Z | www.wcia.com | “I was just shocked…” MLK celebration award winner reacts to her nomination | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/i-was-just-shocked-mlk-celebration-award-winner-reacts-to-her-nomination/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/i-was-just-shocked-mlk-celebration-award-winner-reacts-to-her-nomination/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Last weekend’s ice was a problem for some, but one family decided to have some fun with it.
Dean Hoffmeister decided to put on the ice skates while going to get the mail on Saturday. He said he decided to have a little fun.
When his daughter saw him putting on the skates, she immediately took o... | 2022-01-12T06:11:22Z | www.wcia.com | Champaign man goes viral for ice skating on driveway | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-man-goes-viral-for-ice-skating-on-driveway/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-man-goes-viral-for-ice-skating-on-driveway/ |
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