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LINCOLN, Neb. (WCIA) — Coming into the night as the heavy favorite, No. 25 Illinois (12-3; 5-0) went all the way to wire against Nebraska (6-11; 0-6) before pulling out the 81-71 victory.
The Huskers got out on the right foot early, starting the game making its first three three-pointers and extending out to a 16-4 lea... | 2022-01-12T06:12:05Z | www.wcia.com | Illini escape conference winless Huskers on the road | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illini-escape-conference-winless-huskers-on-the-road/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illini-escape-conference-winless-huskers-on-the-road/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A stretch of East Water Street in downtown Urbana will close for a day-and-a-half so crews can do repairs related to a water main leak.
The closure is from North Broadway Avenue to North Vine Street. That’s immediately north of the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office headquarters. The closure starts... | 2022-01-12T16:42:48Z | www.wcia.com | Downtown street to close after water leak | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/downtown-street-to-close-after-water-leak/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/downtown-street-to-close-after-water-leak/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC) will distribute computers and free hotspots to qualifying low-income families with K – 12 students in Champaign County.
According to officials, it’s only $11 for a computer. In addition, they said free hotspots and wireless service will be availa... | 2022-01-12T19:23:34Z | www.wcia.com | Low-cost computers and internet are now available | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/low-cost-computers-and-internet-are-now-available/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/low-cost-computers-and-internet-are-now-available/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties is seeking information about two commercial burglaries that took place on Jan. 5.
According to police officers, these incidents happened between 1:20 p.m. and 3 p.m. at two Walgreens locations. One is located at 2625 Stevenson Dr. and the other one... | 2022-01-12T19:23:40Z | www.wcia.com | Police looking for burglary suspect | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-looking-for-burglary-suspect/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-looking-for-burglary-suspect/ |
“We just aren’t getting answers” Family of Teutopolis woman missing after plane crash works through bureaucracy during search
PANAMA (WCIA) — They’re losing hope on multiple fronts but trying to remember the good times: the family of a Teutopolis woman presumed dead after a plane crash off the coast of Panama continues... | 2022-01-12T21:47:09Z | www.wcia.com | “We just aren’t getting answers” Family of Teutopolis woman missing after plane crash works through bureaucracy during search | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/we-just-arent-getting-answers-family-of-teutopolis-woman-missing-after-plane-crash-works-through-bureaucracy-during-search/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/we-just-arent-getting-answers-family-of-teutopolis-woman-missing-after-plane-crash-works-through-bureaucracy-during-search/ |
Photo courtesy: Facebook page of Decatur Fire Department.
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Firefighters were dispatched to an area on South 34th Street at around 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday in response to a report of a house fire.
When fire crews arrived at the scene, they saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the back of a h... | 2022-01-12T23:58:07Z | www.wcia.com | Decatur Firefighters: Family safe but pet didn’t survive | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/decatur-firefighters-family-safe-but-pet-didnt-survive/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/decatur-firefighters-family-safe-but-pet-didnt-survive/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Come Tuesday, people who stop by the Champaign County Courthouse will be able to bring their cell phone, tablet, or other electronic device inside — as long as they follow a strict set of rules.
A recent order from Presiding Judge Randy Rosenbaum removes some restrictions on the current policy, wh... | 2022-01-12T23:58:13Z | www.wcia.com | New courthouse electronics policy starts Tuesday | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-courthouse-electronics-policy-starts-tuesday/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-courthouse-electronics-policy-starts-tuesday/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Champaign School District parents are sounding off on social media. That’s after they heard about a proposal to extend the school day for elementary students.
They say students and teachers are burnt out, that it lessens family time, and it’s physically and mentally unhealthy.
We’ve learned thi... | 2022-01-12T23:58:19Z | www.wcia.com | Parents of grade school kids are sounding off after a proposed change to school hours | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/parents-of-grade-school-kids-are-sounding-off-after-a-proposed-change-to-school-hours/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/parents-of-grade-school-kids-are-sounding-off-after-a-proposed-change-to-school-hours/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Board of Education this week released a 33-page document reiterating that some K to 12 students only have to go into COVID quarantine for five days in certain cases.
The guidance reflects that the state has adopted CDC guidance, which is consistent with how state officials ... | 2022-01-13T02:03:44Z | www.wcia.com | ISBE compiles latest school COVID guidance | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/isbe-compiles-latest-school-covid-guidance/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/isbe-compiles-latest-school-covid-guidance/ |
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Most new patients recovering from COVID-19 at Carle Health facilities are unvaccinated.
Their information shows all but one ICU patient are unvaccinated against the virus. About two-thirds of patients recovering from COVID-19 in other units also don’t have their shots.
Doctors say they w... | 2022-01-13T02:03:56Z | www.wcia.com | Most Carle COVID hospitalizations among unvaccinated | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/most-carle-covid-hospitalizations-among-unvaccinated/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/most-carle-covid-hospitalizations-among-unvaccinated/ |
He’s telling people what he went through to hopefully help save lives. He joined the department of health’s campaign called “On the Fence.” It will feature 18 stories from people in Illinois who were originally hesitant to get the vaccine, but now are fully vaccinated. Pastor Ken McCray was one of four in the initial r... | 2022-01-13T05:54:12Z | www.wcia.com | Man shares his story and encourages people to get vaccinated | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-shares-his-story-and-encourages-people-to-get-vaccinated/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-shares-his-story-and-encourages-people-to-get-vaccinated/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The surge in Covid cases in Vermilion County has been tough on staff at the health department. They’re not alone.
IDPH is now helping local officials by opening a new “Surge Center.” The goal is to centralize everything and reduce call volumes for local public health officials.
“We’ve tried our ... | 2022-01-13T05:54:19Z | www.wcia.com | State department of health steps in to help with Covid surge | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-department-of-health-steps-in-to-help-with-covid-surge/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-department-of-health-steps-in-to-help-with-covid-surge/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — A trio of players on the national champion Parkland volleyball team have committed to play at the next level. All are moving on the four-year universities.
St. Thomas More grad Kayla Brandon is headed to Central Michigan. The defensive specialist was named to the 2020-21 All-Region Second Team. Halle... | 2022-01-13T05:54:31Z | www.wcia.com | Parkland volleyball sees three commit to next level | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/parkland-volleyball-sees-three-commit-to-next-level/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/parkland-volleyball-sees-three-commit-to-next-level/ |
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded nearly $6 million to libraries focused on responding directly to the COVID-19 pandemic by modifying services, transforming spaces and developing resources for their local recovering workforce.
According to officials, a total of $5... | 2022-01-13T18:44:54Z | www.wcia.com | Jesse White awards nearly $6 million to libraries focused on pandemic recovery | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/jesse-white-awards-nearly-6-million-to-libraries-focused-on-pandemic-recovery/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/jesse-white-awards-nearly-6-million-to-libraries-focused-on-pandemic-recovery/ |
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, we told you January is National Mentoring Month and locally, the C-U One to One program is in dire need of more mentors. But some are answering that call while others are benefitting from the program as mentee graduates.
One example is Godelieve Tshimanga, a Parkland College s... | 2022-01-13T18:45:12Z | www.wcia.com | Community Counts: C-U One to One Mentoring Program & Scholarships | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/community-counts-c-u-one-to-one-mentoring-program-scholarships/ | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/community-counts-c-u-one-to-one-mentoring-program-scholarships/ |
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Northview Elementary School will be closed on Friday due to a high rate of COVID cases within its population.
The school will reopen on Tuesday.
According to Superintendent Scott Woods, they are not shifting to remote learning because it is only one out-of-school day. Staff at Northview will shif... | 2022-01-13T20:42:22Z | www.wcia.com | Elementary school closes on Friday due to COVID-19 issues | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/elementary-school-closes-on-friday-due-to-covid-19-issues/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/elementary-school-closes-on-friday-due-to-covid-19-issues/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Kenny Winslow recently announced his retirement from the position of Springfield Police Chief.
Winslow said his last day is Jan. 28.
“I am humbled to have had the opportunity to work alongside all of you and to make our community a safer place, while moving our department forward. The men and... | 2022-01-13T20:42:22Z | www.wcia.com | Springfield Police Chief to retire soon | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/springfield-police-chief-to-retire-soon/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/springfield-police-chief-to-retire-soon/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Totally independent of the seasonal temperatures, the weather is slowly changing and that is due to the fading La Nina, said Eric Snodgrass, noted atmospheric scientist who visited yesterday with a Farm Credit audience in Champaign.
“We’re watching those trends right now, so La Nina probably pe... | 2022-01-13T22:35:48Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: So long La Nina | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-so-long-la-nina/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-so-long-la-nina/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Boys and girls varsity basketball teams at Lanphier High School will not be able to play all of their games as currently scheduled for the City Tournament due to COVID-19 issues.
Members of both teams have been affected by positive COVID-19 cases, Bree Hankins, Coordinator of Public Relations... | 2022-01-13T22:36:06Z | www.wcia.com | Lanphier basketball teams can’t play in City Tournament due to COVID-19 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/lanphier-basketball-teams-cant-play-in-city-tournament-due-to-covid-19/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/lanphier-basketball-teams-cant-play-in-city-tournament-due-to-covid-19/ |
There a just a few weeks left in the 28th annual Tree of Hope campaign for DSC. They hope to reach their $185,000 goal by January 31st and they need your help. Just ask Maddon Herrig, his parents Seth and Megan, and big brother Lawson who are the 2021 DSC Tree of Hope Spokesfamily this year.
When Maddon was not quite t... | 2022-01-13T23:32:29Z | www.wcia.com | DSC looking to finish annual Tree of Hope fundraiser strong | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/dsc-looking-to-finish-annual-tree-of-hope-fundraiser-strong/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/dsc-looking-to-finish-annual-tree-of-hope-fundraiser-strong/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After Betty White passed away on Dec. 31, social media users came up with a new challenge to honor the legendary actress on what would’ve been her 100th birthday.
In addition to being an entertainment icon, White was a longtime animal lover and advocate for animal rights. To honor White and her... | 2022-01-13T23:33:47Z | www.wcia.com | What is the Betty White Challenge and how can you participate? | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county-humane-society-encourages-donations-for-betty-white-challenge/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county-humane-society-encourages-donations-for-betty-white-challenge/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Champaign teachers said they are being stretched thin, and they’re calling on district leaders to do something.
Several teachers said they’re experiencing severe burnout. They said they are not only doing their job of teaching, but they’re having to do several other jobs around the school.
Kim ... | 2022-01-14T02:05:00Z | www.wcia.com | Champaign teachers asking the district to step up | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-teachers-asking-the-district-to-step-up/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-teachers-asking-the-district-to-step-up/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur’s police chief Shane Brandel said the weekend police shooting could have been even worse.
He worries about his officers every day and he’s definitely not the only chief doing that. Brandel said being a police officer right now is a really tough job.
“One of the most difficult things about... | 2022-01-14T02:05:18Z | www.wcia.com | Police chief speaks out about officer safety | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-chief-speaks-out-about-officer-safety/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-chief-speaks-out-about-officer-safety/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – Police have arrested two teenagers after a ride share driver was killed. It happened Wednesday night in Urbana, in the area of Vine and Burkwood.
Urbana police said right now, it looks like an attempted robbery while the victim was working. He was shot in the back. Now, ride share drivers in the a... | 2022-01-14T02:05:24Z | www.wcia.com | Ride-share drivers on high alert after driver shot and killed | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/ride-share-drivers-on-high-alert-after-driver-shot-and-killed/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/ride-share-drivers-on-high-alert-after-driver-shot-and-killed/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A 16-year-old boy was hurt after a shooting happened on Thursday night.
Danville Police were dispatched to the OSF emergency room at around 10:35 p.m. in response to a report of a victim with a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, officers said they spoke with a 16-year-old male victim who had a non-lif... | 2022-01-14T18:02:20Z | www.wcia.com | Danville Police: 16-year-old hurt after late night shooting | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/danville-police-16-year-old-hurt-after-late-night-shooting/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/danville-police-16-year-old-hurt-after-late-night-shooting/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A 27-year-old man is accused of battering and hurting two other men on New Year’s Eve.
Sangamon County Deputies were dispatched to Parkway Pub on North Dirksen in response to a report of a battery that happened at around 11 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2021. Deputies said an employee of the bar reported ... | 2022-01-14T18:02:21Z | www.wcia.com | Deputies: Two men hurt after fights on NYE | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/deputies-two-men-hurt-after-fights-on-nye/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/deputies-two-men-hurt-after-fights-on-nye/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois is looking for participants in a study to investigate the relationship behind diet, gut health and metabolic health.
Participants will be chosen among healthy adults aged 30 to 60 years who are not taking medications that affect gastrointestinal function. Additional excl... | 2022-01-16T21:11:13Z | www.wcia.com | U of I looking for adult volunteers in diet study | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-looking-for-adult-volunteers-in-diet-study/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-looking-for-adult-volunteers-in-diet-study/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — The Ubben Basketball Project is getting a big boost from a former Illini as Meyers Leonard and his wife Elle are making a $500,000 donation to the renovation of the Illinois basketball facility.
The donation helps put the school at about 75 percent of its $40 million goal for the project. Leonard wil... | 2022-01-17T07:11:41Z | www.wcia.com | Meyers Leonard gives gift to Ubben Project | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/meyers-leonard-gives-gift-to-ubben-project/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/meyers-leonard-gives-gift-to-ubben-project/ |
Photo of late Chicago sportscaster Les Grobstein
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — A mainstay in the Chicago sports broadcasting scene, Les Grobstein passed away Sunday at age 69.
Grobstein’s employer, 670 The Score in Chicago, announced the man’s death Monday morning, saying he died unexpectedly at home.
Grobstein was a Chicago ... | 2022-01-17T17:30:42Z | www.wcia.com | Chicago sportscaster Les Grobstein dies at age 69 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/chicago-sportscaster-les-grobstein-dies-at-age-69/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/chicago-sportscaster-les-grobstein-dies-at-age-69/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Charles McGee, a University of Illinois alumnus and Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars and later helped to bring attention to the Black pilots who had battled racism at home to fight for freedom abroad, died Sunday. He was 102.
Tuskegee Airman takes part in Freedom Ce... | 2022-01-17T21:43:22Z | www.wcia.com | Legendary Tuskegee Airman, U of I alum Charles McGee dies at 102 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/legendary-tuskegee-airman-u-of-i-alum-charles-mcgee-dies-at-102/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/legendary-tuskegee-airman-u-of-i-alum-charles-mcgee-dies-at-102/ |
A photo of The Living Room at Rosecrance. Photo courtesy of Rosecrance.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A new project in Champaign allows adults facing stress or trauma to get help in a safe space.
Rosecrance on Monday announced the launch of the “Living Room” at 801 North Walnut Street in Champaign. It’s billed as a “safe, c... | 2022-01-17T21:43:34Z | www.wcia.com | Stressed? New space allows adults to decompress and get help | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/stressed-new-space-allows-adults-to-decompress-and-get-help/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/stressed-new-space-allows-adults-to-decompress-and-get-help/ |
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Hoopeston announced that starting Tuesday, the City Hall will be closed to the public for at least two weeks.
Officials said the closure is necessary to keep city workers healthy amidst increasing case numbers of COVID-19.
City Hall is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Jan. 31.
Res... | 2022-01-18T00:28:54Z | www.wcia.com | City of Hoopeston closes city hall | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/city-of-hoopeston-closes-city-hall/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/city-of-hoopeston-closes-city-hall/ |
It sure looks like The Old Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a cold winter for the majority of the United States. (Kelley Bayern)
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — You may be able to recognize a tree by its leaves, but can you recognize a tree when it’s bark naked?
Mahomet Public Library is inviting the public to go on a walk throu... | 2022-01-18T00:29:12Z | www.wcia.com | A walk through winter woods with Mahomet Public Library | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/a-walk-through-woods-with-mahomet-public-library/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/a-walk-through-woods-with-mahomet-public-library/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Almost 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous “I Have a Dream Speech.” People across the world are honoring that message for MLK day.
HV Neighborhood Transformation organized the march. They said Doctor King inspired them to walk with one another to try and end violence, but they ... | 2022-01-18T02:56:17Z | www.wcia.com | People march for peace in honor of MLK Day | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/people-march-for-peace-in-honor-of-mlk-day/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/people-march-for-peace-in-honor-of-mlk-day/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The Democratic primary race for Secretary of State is a “dead heat,” according to a generic poll sponsored by the campaign for Anna Valencia, the current City Clerk of Chicago.
A Global Strategy Group poll of 600 likely primary voters found 58% of people surveyed were still “undecided” wit... | 2022-01-18T05:11:00Z | www.wcia.com | Campaign-sponsored poll suggests Valencia’s backstory gives her a boost | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/illinois-capitol-news/campaign-sponsored-poll-suggests-valencias-backstory-gives-her-a-boost/ | https://www.wcia.com/illinois-capitol-news/campaign-sponsored-poll-suggests-valencias-backstory-gives-her-a-boost/ |
CHAMPAIGN, ILL. (WCIA) — One of the nation’s most decorated Tuskegee Airmen, 102-year-old Charles McGee, died over the weekend.
Leon Lomax, McGee’s great nephew, says he is sad about the loss but reflected on the legacy his uncle left for men and women of all colors.
“If he was to walk in the door right now, you would ... | 2022-01-18T05:11:06Z | www.wcia.com | 102-year-old Tuskegee Airman, UI alum dies | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/102-year-old-tuskegee-airman-ui-alum-dies/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/102-year-old-tuskegee-airman-ui-alum-dies/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — On what would’ve been Betty White’s 100th birthday, the Champaign County Humane Society received several donations in the late, legendary actress’s name.
The donations were part of a viral social media challenge called the Betty White Challenge. After White died on Dec. 31, fans created the challe... | 2022-01-18T07:17:21Z | www.wcia.com | Betty White Challenge brings donations to local animal shelters | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/betty-white-challenge-brings-donations-to-local-animal-shelters/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/betty-white-challenge-brings-donations-to-local-animal-shelters/ |
Crime Stoppers seeks public’s help finding burglary suspect
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a burglary.
According to police, on Jan. 6, two suspects broke into an ATM at Central Illinois Bank located at 2913 West Kirby Avenue at around 3:30 a.m.. ... | 2022-01-18T17:27:10Z | www.wcia.com | Crime Stoppers seeks public’s help finding burglary suspect | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-publics-help-finding-burglary-suspect/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-publics-help-finding-burglary-suspect/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA)– A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty on Jan. 14 to possession of controlled substances with the intent to distribute, possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Boyle.
In court, Curtis Coleman admitted that he had been distributing drugs out of an... | 2022-01-18T19:41:49Z | www.wcia.com | Man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and unlawful possession of firearms | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/man-pleads-guilty-to-drug-trafficking-and-unlawful-possession-of-firearms/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/man-pleads-guilty-to-drug-trafficking-and-unlawful-possession-of-firearms/ |
A bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with two children in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A visual reminder of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. now stands outside the office of two Decatur non-profits.
Baby TALK and Empowerment Opportunity Center on Tuesday unveiled the eight feet, eight inch bronze statue ... | 2022-01-18T21:48:07Z | www.wcia.com | MLK statue unveiled in Decatur | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/mlk-statue-unveiled-in-decatur/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/mlk-statue-unveiled-in-decatur/ |
WCIA — Former Illinois offensive coordinator Tony Petersen has a new job and it’s just up the road from Champaign. Petersen was named Illinois State’s new offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach on Tuesday, just 11 days after he was fired from his OC position with the Illini.
Help us welcome Coach Tony Petersen ... | 2022-01-18T21:48:30Z | www.wcia.com | Former Illinois offensive coordinator Tony Petersen lands at Illinois State | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/former-illini-offensive-coordinator-tony-petersen-lands-at-illinois-state/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/former-illini-offensive-coordinator-tony-petersen-lands-at-illinois-state/ |
WCIA — Daniel Barker has taken his name out of NFL Draft consideration and entered the transfer portal, the Illinois tight end announced on social media Tuesday afternoon. Barker had previously declared for the NFL Draft on Dec. 3, after spending four years with the Illini, breaking the school’s all-time record for tou... | 2022-01-18T21:48:36Z | www.wcia.com | Illini tight end Daniel Barker takes name out of NFL Draft consideration, enters transfer portal | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/illini-tight-end-daniel-barker-takes-name-out-of-nfl-draft-consideration-enters-transfer-portal/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/illini-tight-end-daniel-barker-takes-name-out-of-nfl-draft-consideration-enters-transfer-portal/ |
Through the end of January, Effingham Public Library is participating in Beanstack’s “Fifth Annual Winter Reading Challenge”, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group. “Read for a Better World” encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature.
The library is challenging the commun... | 2022-01-18T23:50:02Z | www.wcia.com | Effingham Public Library encouraging, rewarding winter reading | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/effingham-public-library-encouraging-rewarding-winter-reading/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/effingham-public-library-encouraging-rewarding-winter-reading/ |
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Wes and Sara Hornback developed a small beef operation on Sunset Acres on the west edge of Monticello, and have become a hit with the community.
“I had started working for Purina Mills as a regional cattle consultant and we needed to find a place. That was five years ago and that’s how we ende... | 2022-01-18T23:50:34Z | www.wcia.com | Harvest Heritage: Hornback Beef | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/harvest-heritage-hornback-beef/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/harvest-heritage-hornback-beef/ |
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Charleston Police announced on Tuesday that three people were arrested in relation to a shots-fired incident and charged with mob action
On Friday afternoon, Charleston police officers were dispatched to the area of Vine Avenue and 11th Street to a report of shots being fired, allegedly due to... | 2022-01-18T23:50:40Z | www.wcia.com | Charleston Police: Three arrested, charged with mob action | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/charleston-police-three-arrested-charged-with-mob-action/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/charleston-police-three-arrested-charged-with-mob-action/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – Two students at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine want to help people with cerebral palsy. For their capstone project, they designed a bionic knee brace to improve mobility.
They say they’re very excited to be a part of something that could potentially change patients’ lives.
Many people with... | 2022-01-19T01:39:27Z | www.wcia.com | Medical students design innovative bionic knee brace | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/medical-students-design-innovative-bionic-knee-brace/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/medical-students-design-innovative-bionic-knee-brace/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – It happened just about a year ago when former U of I basketball player and NBA player, Meyers Leonard, said an Antisemitic slur while playing a video game online.
Since then, he said he’s been working to correct the mistake.
“It hurt me to know that I had made such a mistake as it pertained to ... | 2022-01-19T01:39:39Z | www.wcia.com | Meyers Leonard meets with Jewish community on U of I campus after using antisemitic slur | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/meyers-leonard-meets-with-jewish-community-on-u-of-i-campus-after-using-antisemitic-slur/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/meyers-leonard-meets-with-jewish-community-on-u-of-i-campus-after-using-antisemitic-slur/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon Mass Transit District announced that it is exploring the idea of adopting Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus (HFCB) technology for its busses and fueling depots.
The SMTD has not yet committed to the technology, but said it is “very interested” based on several things. Adopting HFBC technolo... | 2022-01-19T01:39:45Z | www.wcia.com | SMTD exploring use of hydrogen fuel busses | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/smtd-exploring-use-of-hydrogen-fuel-busses/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/smtd-exploring-use-of-hydrogen-fuel-busses/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – The U of I campus is filling back up with students, but the classrooms will stay empty for the week.
That’s because the first week of class is fully remote.
School officials say they want to make sure students and staff have resources, and time to get a COVID-19 test back, and to provide some buil... | 2022-01-19T01:39:51Z | www.wcia.com | U of I students back on campus, but taking COVID precautions | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-students-back-on-campus-but-taking-covid-precautions/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-students-back-on-campus-but-taking-covid-precautions/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As students return to the University of Illinois after the winter break, the University YMCA is operating on a modified schedule for the first week of the new semester.
From Tuesday to Friday, the YMCA will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., opening and closing one hour earlier than its regular hou... | 2022-01-19T01:39:57Z | www.wcia.com | U of I YMCA open on modified hours | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-ymca-open-on-modified-hours/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-ymca-open-on-modified-hours/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Phoenix Drop-in Center will be opened for extended warming hours.
Health officials at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District posted to Facebook, letting people know the drop-in center will have extended warmings hours during the following days and times of this week:
Wednesday, 12 p.m. – 8... | 2022-01-19T01:40:03Z | www.wcia.com | Warming center extends hours | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/warming-center-extends-hours/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/warming-center-extends-hours/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Both Luke Ford and Jamal Woods are back in the Orange and Blue for one more year. The two Illinois football players recently announced they are returning for a fourth and sixth season with the program, respectively, providing the program with some much needed depth and experience at their positions.
... | 2022-01-19T01:40:09Z | www.wcia.com | Luke Ford, Jamal Woods returning for another season with Illinois football | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/luke-ford-jamal-woods-returning-for-another-season-with-illinois-football/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/luke-ford-jamal-woods-returning-for-another-season-with-illinois-football/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois basketball got an addition to the roster Tuesday with the school announcing Baylor transfer Dain Dainja has officially enrolled in school and started workouts with the team. The 6-foot-9, 270-pound forward redshirted with the Bears last season, with the team winning the NCAA title. After sui... | 2022-01-19T02:54:37Z | www.wcia.com | Dain Dainja officially added to Illinois basketball roster | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/dain-dainja-officially-added-to-illinois-basketball-roster/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/dain-dainja-officially-added-to-illinois-basketball-roster/ |
THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — “For me as a personal individual I am disappointed in the vote,” Dallas Johnson, Vice President for Thomasboro School Board, said.
While she and others were disappointed during a school board meeting tonight, others were happy to see the mascot stay the same.
There was heated debate in Thomasb... | 2022-01-19T05:16:50Z | www.wcia.com | School board votes to keep Indian mascot | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/school-board-votes-to-keep-indian-mascot/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/school-board-votes-to-keep-indian-mascot/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — After freezing tuition for in-state undergraduate students in six of the past seven years, the University of Illinois is proposing a tuition hike for the 2022-2023 school year.
School trustees are meeting in a committee Wednesday to discuss the matter, then final approval is expected at the full t... | 2022-01-19T19:11:02Z | www.wcia.com | University of Illinois expected to hike tuition for 2022-2023 school year | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/university-of-illinois-expected-to-hike-tuition-for-2022-2023-school-year/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/university-of-illinois-expected-to-hike-tuition-for-2022-2023-school-year/ |
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — There is a new fire chief in town…
Stephen Page was named as the new Fire Chief on Tuesday by the City of Clinton City Council.
Page became a firefighter for the City of Clinton in Jan. 2011. He has served on many committees and in the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief and now Chief o... | 2022-01-19T20:18:02Z | www.wcia.com | New fire chief appointed | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/new-fire-chief-appointed/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/new-fire-chief-appointed/ |
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Fire officials said the town’s Casey’s gas station was a total loss after a fire Wednesday morning.
Crews got the call around 2 a.m. from a worker at the gas station who was starting her shift, according to firefighters. She noticed a haze in the air that became worse. She got out of the buil... | 2022-01-19T20:18:03Z | www.wcia.com | Shelbyville Casey's deemed complete loss after fire | https://www.wcia.com/news/shelbyville-caseys-deemed-complete-loss-after-morning-fire-no-one-hurt/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/shelbyville-caseys-deemed-complete-loss-after-morning-fire-no-one-hurt/ |
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Many farmers will not be putting on the typical amount of nitrogen on their corn this year, but Illinois crop production specialist Emerson Nafziger said only put on what its economically justified.
“Well I think the same general principle that high nitrogen prices without a similar increase i... | 2022-01-20T00:58:05Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: Nitrogen fertilizer application | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-nitrogen-fertilizer-application/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-nitrogen-fertilizer-application/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – Lawmakers are hoping teen truckers will be a solution to shortages across the nation.
Right now, you have to be at least 21 to drive a semi-truck over state lines, but congress is proposing dropping that age to 18.
That’s because of the extreme shortage of truck drivers across the country. The h... | 2022-01-20T00:58:17Z | www.wcia.com | Lawmakers want to lower the age of truck drivers to 18 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/lawmakers-want-to-lower-the-age-of-truck-drivers-to-18/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/lawmakers-want-to-lower-the-age-of-truck-drivers-to-18/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)– The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted a lot longer than health experts predicted early on.
Back in 2020, the goal was to develop a vaccine and get to herd immunity as soon as possible, meaning, reaching a point where enough people are protected against the virus that continued spread is unlikely.
So,... | 2022-01-20T00:58:23Z | www.wcia.com | Epidemiologist: COVID-19 pandemic could transition to endemic within months | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/epidemiologist-covid-19-pandemic-could-transition-to-endemic-within-months/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/epidemiologist-covid-19-pandemic-could-transition-to-endemic-within-months/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield man has been charged with murder after an 80-year-old man died from injuries he suffered during a bar fight on New Year’s Eve.
Dalton McDermott, 27, is accused of battering 80-year-old bar owner Angelo Manci and a 50-year-old patron at Parkway Pub around 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. The ... | 2022-01-20T00:58:35Z | www.wcia.com | Man charged with murder after deadly NYE bar fight | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/man-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-nye-bar-fight/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/man-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-nye-bar-fight/ |
IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is in critical condition after a shooting happened early Wednesday morning.
Police received a 911 call from a resident in Loda, requesting an ambulance for a subject who was bleeding from the head.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a victim who suffered from a gunshot w... | 2022-01-20T00:58:41Z | www.wcia.com | Police investigating shooting that left man in critical condition | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-investigating-shooting-that-left-man-in-critical-condition/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-investigating-shooting-that-left-man-in-critical-condition/ |
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) — Several non-profit animal welfare organizations in central Illinois participated in the #BettyWhiteChallenge and responses from local communities were beyond what they could expect…
After Betty White passed away on Dec. 31, social media users came up with a new challenge to honor the leg... | 2022-01-20T00:58:54Z | www.wcia.com | Local organizations receive huge donations from #BettyWhiteChallenge | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-organizations-receive-huge-donations-from-bettywhitechallenge/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-organizations-receive-huge-donations-from-bettywhitechallenge/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — An Urbana man was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly possessing and transporting child pornography between June and December of 2021.
The indictment alleges that John Schreyer, 47, transported sexually-explicit content of minors on June 14, 2021 and possessed child pornography on Dec. 16, 2021. H... | 2022-01-20T00:59:00Z | www.wcia.com | Man indicted for child pornography crimes | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-indicted-for-child-pornography-crimes/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-indicted-for-child-pornography-crimes/ |
Ross Owens (photo via UIS)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A 22-year veteran of the University of Illinois Springfield Police Department will continue to lead the force without an “interim” tag.
The school this week said interim police chief Ross Owens will be the next permanent chief. The move is pending approval from the ... | 2022-01-20T00:59:24Z | www.wcia.com | U of I Springfield makes interim police chief permanent | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-springfield-makes-interim-police-chief-permanent/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-springfield-makes-interim-police-chief-permanent/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois assistant coach Geoff Alexander still remembers making the trip from his hometown of Lincoln to Champaign with his dad, Neil, to go to Lou Henson’s summer basketball camps. Neil was working for Henson, Geoff was a camper. Now several decades later, Geoff is getting his shot to coach on Lou H... | 2022-01-20T00:59:48Z | www.wcia.com | Geoff Alexander still grateful eight months into job as Illini assistant coach: “I’m blessed” | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/geoff-alexander-still-grateful-eight-months-into-job-as-illini-assistant-coach-im-blessed/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/geoff-alexander-still-grateful-eight-months-into-job-as-illini-assistant-coach-im-blessed/ |
DANVILLE, Ill, (WCIA) — The Danville police department started their eight-week citizen’s police academy tonight.
One of the biggest reasons for the class is to be transparent to the community about how things work at DPD. Tonight Danville’s police chief spoke about how the police department works as a whole. The mayor... | 2022-01-20T05:04:57Z | www.wcia.com | Citizens police academy starts | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/citizens-police-academy-starts/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/citizens-police-academy-starts/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign organization is hoping to provide a safe place for 3-8th graders. “My favorite part is that you get faster and stronger,” Donnie Monahan.
It’s called Project Athletes, an after-school program that offers conditioning and strength training. It targets low income or high-risk youth.... | 2022-01-20T08:38:18Z | www.wcia.com | Project Athletes aims to create a safe after school activity | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/project-athletes-aims-to-create-a-safe-after-school-activity/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/project-athletes-aims-to-create-a-safe-after-school-activity/ |
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 24, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns.
The 2022 tax filing deadline is Monday, Apr. 18. Illinois Gover... | 2022-01-20T17:07:43Z | www.wcia.com | 2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season to begin Jan. 24th | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/2022-illinois-tax-filing-season-to-begin-jan-24th/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/2022-illinois-tax-filing-season-to-begin-jan-24th/ |
(UPDATED) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment building in the 700 block of West Church Street.
The call came in around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. When crews got there, they found heavy smoke coming from the back of the building. Firefighters said the fire started in a vacant ... | 2022-01-20T19:26:56Z | www.wcia.com | Champaign firefighters battle flames at apartment building | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/fire-reported-in-champaign/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/fire-reported-in-champaign/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Police Department has been awarded $532,492 from the U.S. Department of Justice for its Community Response Network (CRN) program.
It’s an initiative to reduce stress on the police force, create a community mental health program and relieve the healthcare and judicial systems o... | 2022-01-20T21:37:58Z | www.wcia.com | Police department awarded more than $500,000 for community response program | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-department-awarded-more-than-500000-for-community-response-program/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/police-department-awarded-more-than-500000-for-community-response-program/ |
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $2,956,000 in awards to improve the retention of health care workers by reducing burnout and promoting mental health and wellness.
These awards will fund evidence-informed... | 2022-01-20T21:38:11Z | www.wcia.com | Organization receives $3M to provide mental health support for health care workers in Illinois | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/organization-receives-3m-to-provide-mental-health-support-for-health-care-workers-in-illinois/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/organization-receives-3m-to-provide-mental-health-support-for-health-care-workers-in-illinois/ |
Located off of Route 47 and Interstate 74 in Mahomet, Illinois, Project 47 Smokehouse opened in 2017. It was started as a side project of local restaurateur Justin Taylor, who wanted to bring local barbecue to the emerging downtown district. And they are one of many restaurants participating in this year’s Restaurant W... | 2022-01-20T23:39:31Z | www.wcia.com | Mahomet’s Project 47 joins 6th Annual Restaurant Week | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/mahomets-project-47-joins-6th-annual-restaurant-week/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/mahomets-project-47-joins-6th-annual-restaurant-week/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana Police were dispatched to the intersection of Vine and Water Street at around 1 p.m. on Thursday in response to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic crash.
According to officers, a Dodge pickup truck driven by a male occupant was driving eastbound on Water Street. The driver of the ... | 2022-01-20T23:40:01Z | www.wcia.com | Urbana Police: Pedestrian in critical condition after traffic crash | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/urbana-police-pedestrian-in-critical-condition-after-traffic-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/urbana-police-pedestrian-in-critical-condition-after-traffic-crash/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — In order to allow workers to perform for storm sewer lining, a part of North State Street in downtown Champaign will be closed on Friday.
One of the southbound lanes on State between Park and University Avenues will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and traffic will be merged onto the remaining o... | 2022-01-20T23:40:25Z | www.wcia.com | Sewer maintenance to close lane on State Street Friday | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/sewer-maintenance-to-close-lane-on-state-street-friday/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/sewer-maintenance-to-close-lane-on-state-street-friday/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana Police said that four people have been arrested following a fight at Urbana Middle School Thursday afternoon.
According to police, three juveniles and one adult were arrested for mob action.
Officers said that they responded to a fight at the school after 3:30 p.m. and had to use pepper spr... | 2022-01-20T23:40:49Z | www.wcia.com | Urbana Police: Four arrested after school fight | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/urbana-police-four-arrested-after-school-fight/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/urbana-police-four-arrested-after-school-fight/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville talent show will have expanded watch-from-home access amid nationwide COVID concerns.
Danville’s Got Talent is set for 6:30 p.m. on February 4th at the Fischer Theatre. Organizers expect the venue to be at 25% capacity to allow for distancing. Performers, staff, and sponsors – but not... | 2022-01-21T01:37:25Z | www.wcia.com | Talent show to be part-virtual | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/talent-show-to-be-part-virtual/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/talent-show-to-be-part-virtual/ |
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin announced his retirement Thursday.
He’ll be leaving in March. That makes him the fourth Central Illinois Chief to announce they’re leaving in less than a year.
Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Huerman has been in his position for over three years. Durin... | 2022-01-21T01:37:31Z | www.wcia.com | Three police chiefs from major cities retire or resign in less than a year | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/three-police-chiefs-from-major-cities-retire-or-resign-in-less-than-a-year/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/three-police-chiefs-from-major-cities-retire-or-resign-in-less-than-a-year/ |
CLINTON (WCIA) — Kaitlyn Rauch is the WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week. The Clinton senior recently scored her 1,000th career point and is leading the Maroons this season to a 21-4 record so far and the top seed in the upcoming Central Illinois Conference tournament. Seeing all her hard work pay off was rewarding for Rauch, ... | 2022-01-21T01:37:43Z | www.wcia.com | Rauch wins Athlete of the Week | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/rauch-wins-athlete-of-the-week/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/rauch-wins-athlete-of-the-week/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana police chief Bryant Seraphin is taking off his badge for the last time in March.
Seraphin said, “When I started this 27 and a half years ago I simply wanted to catch bad guys.”
Flash forward almost 30 years and Seraphin’s mindset changed.
“It was about trying and not fully understanding all... | 2022-01-21T03:30:29Z | www.wcia.com | Police Chief announces his retirement | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-chief-announces-his-retirement/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-chief-announces-his-retirement/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright took a break from the court room to host a blood drive on Thursday.
Wright partnered with ImpactLife to host his blood drive. ImpactLife has been leading with the public to donate as blood shortages are affecting healthcare providers at every angle.... | 2022-01-21T05:15:03Z | www.wcia.com | Sangamon County State’s Attorney hosts blood drive | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/sangamon-county-states-attorney-hosts-blood-drive/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/sangamon-county-states-attorney-hosts-blood-drive/ |
Cal Fire firefighters battle the Dixie Fire near Prattville in Plumas County, Calif., on Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is joining forces with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network and the International Association of Fire F... | 2022-01-21T20:41:49Z | www.wcia.com | OSFM encourages firefighters to schedule screenings to reduce risk of cancer | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/osfm-encourages-firefighters-to-schedule-screenings-to-reduce-risk-of-cancer/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/osfm-encourages-firefighters-to-schedule-screenings-to-reduce-risk-of-cancer/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – The U of I just approved a $50 million building project.
The Undergraduate Library will be completely gutted soon. They’ll start construction to turn it into a new facility. The archives, special collections, and rare books will be moved there.
Some of the university’s oldest documents need to be ... | 2022-01-22T04:27:46Z | www.wcia.com | U of I Board of Trustees approves $50 million library reconstruction plan | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-board-of-trustees-approves-50-million-library-reconstruction-plan/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-board-of-trustees-approves-50-million-library-reconstruction-plan/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office is investigating after a body was discovered among the debris of a house fire near Buffalo.
The fire happened early Saturday morning on Cass Road near Buffalo Hart Road. By the time firefighters arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames and due to th... | 2022-01-23T21:28:08Z | www.wcia.com | Coroner: human remains found after fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/coroner-human-remains-found-after-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/coroner-human-remains-found-after-fire/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Macon County Coroner Michael Day identified over the weekend the man who was killed in a crash Friday morning in Decatur.
The victim was identified as 49-year-old Robert L. Shockley of Decatur. Day said Shockley was the driver and sole occupant of a minivan that hit a semi-truck on Illinois Route... | 2022-01-23T21:28:14Z | www.wcia.com | Coroner identifies victim in deadly crash | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/coroner-identifies-victim-in-deadly-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/coroner-identifies-victim-in-deadly-crash/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Parents and teachers alike are planning a rally before the Champaign school board meeting on Monday, and it’s because of a few different things.
One is the fact that teachers are working without a contract right now, and they’re doing even more than what’s in their job description. Like helping... | 2022-01-24T04:47:47Z | www.wcia.com | Parents and teachers plan a rally before school board meeting | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/parents-and-teachers-plan-a-rally-before-school-board-meeting/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/parents-and-teachers-plan-a-rally-before-school-board-meeting/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Needy people in Champaign stand to benefit from a hygiene products drive sponsored by the office of Senator Scott Bennett.
Bennett, a Champaign Democrat, is collecting new (not used) items through the end of January to benefit the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in Champaign. Items needed include: deo... | 2022-01-24T18:21:51Z | www.wcia.com | Senator collecting hygiene products for soup kitchen | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/senator-collecting-hygiene-products-for-soup-kitchen/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/senator-collecting-hygiene-products-for-soup-kitchen/ |
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Sometimes when students don’t have a place to go after school, negative choices and situations can arise. However, Project Success of Vermilion County takes that opportunity away.
Project Success offers two after school programs that bother aim to create a safe space where students can s... | 2022-01-24T18:22:15Z | www.wcia.com | Community Counts: Project Success of Vermilion County | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/community-counts-project-success-of-vermilion-county/ | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/community-counts-project-success-of-vermilion-county/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Park District has appointed Patrick Murphy as Chief of the Springfield Park District Police Department.
Chief Murphy has served with the Springfield Park District Police Department since 2018, starting as a part-time patrol officer, advancing to full-time officer and then Capt... | 2022-01-24T21:29:30Z | www.wcia.com | Springfield Park District has new police chief | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/springfield-park-district-has-new-police-chief/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/springfield-park-district-has-new-police-chief/ |
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur announces new shows for 2022. Additional shows will continue to be announced in early 2022 including Wang Chung and Nake Eyes, Country artist Gary Allan.
Single show tickets won’t go on sale until early 2022, but Lawn and Pit Season Tickets and Gift Cards are on sale now. Mor... | 2022-01-25T00:19:06Z | www.wcia.com | Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater announces new shows for 2022 season | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/devon-lakeshore-amphitheater-announces-new-shows-for-2022-season/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/devon-lakeshore-amphitheater-announces-new-shows-for-2022-season/ |
From the Farm: Dr. Temple Grandin
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WCIA) — I’ve interviewed a lot of people over the years, but I have never been more honored to interview one than whom I have with me now. Dr. Temple Grandin has probably had more of an impact on U.S. livestock management than any other individual. And where did all ... | 2022-01-25T00:19:36Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: Dr. Temple Grandin | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-dr-temple-grandin/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-dr-temple-grandin/ |
The current location, 904 North Gilbert Street, will close on Monday at 7 p.m. to accommodate the move of inventory and fixtures to the new location, 1507 North Bowman Avenue. That location will open at 10 a.m. on Friday.
Goodwill said the new location will allow for more merchandise to be displayed on the sale floor a... | 2022-01-25T00:19:49Z | www.wcia.com | Goodwill opening new, larger location this week | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/goodwill-opening-new-larger-location-this-week/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/goodwill-opening-new-larger-location-this-week/ |
Photo courtesy: Facebook page of Livingston County Health Department
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Livingston County Health Department is advising people that several privately owned COVID-19 testing sites being established in the county.
Labs that partner with privately owned testing sites are regulated by fede... | 2022-01-25T00:19:55Z | www.wcia.com | Health Department warning of privately owned testing sites | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/health-department-warning-of-privately-owned-testing-sites/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/health-department-warning-of-privately-owned-testing-sites/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Some Urbana firefighters would be out of a cramped, old building in a couple years if the city council goes along with a plan to build a new fire station.
The project revolves around Fire Station Two at 2103 South Philo Road. The initial plan involved expanding the station using open space immedia... | 2022-01-25T00:20:07Z | www.wcia.com | Larger, more modern fire station in the works | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/larger-more-modern-fire-station-in-the-works/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/larger-more-modern-fire-station-in-the-works/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon just released the identity of the victim who died in a fire at her home near Buffalo on Saturday.
According to Allmon, the victim was 73-year-old Elaine G. Miller. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy was done on Monday. Preliminary autopsy f... | 2022-01-25T00:20:13Z | www.wcia.com | Coroner identifies victim of Saturday fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/coroner-identifies-victim-of-saturday-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/coroner-identifies-victim-of-saturday-fire/ |
At around 2 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of N. Main St., where they learned a shooting occurred during a fight. A window of a nearby tavern was also damaged as a result of the shooting.
During the investigation, police found a vehicle that fled the scene, then later made contact with the occupants. They le... | 2022-01-25T00:20:19Z | www.wcia.com | Man arrested for slew of charges related to making his own automatic weapon | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-arrested-for-slew-of-charges-related-to-making-his-own-automatic-weapon/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-arrested-for-slew-of-charges-related-to-making-his-own-automatic-weapon/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Springfield firefighters believe that a small dog was killed in a house fire that happened Monday afternoon.
The fire happened on Melrose Street near South 16th Street around 12:45 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire at the back of the house and were able to bring the fire under cont... | 2022-01-25T00:20:25Z | www.wcia.com | Springfield Fire: Dog dies in house fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/springfield-fire-dog-dies-in-house-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/springfield-fire-dog-dies-in-house-fire/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – Urbana City Council is voting to buy a roughly 5.5-acre parcel of land for a second new fire station tonight. The first location – near the existing North Lincoln Avenue station – has been purchased. This one could cost taxpayers $905,000.
“The opportunity to purchase the large parcel of land on P... | 2022-01-25T00:20:37Z | www.wcia.com | Urbana mayor: fire stations ‘long overdue’ for upgrades | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/urbana-mayor-fire-stations-long-overdue-for-upgrades/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/urbana-mayor-fire-stations-long-overdue-for-upgrades/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Michigan State got the best of the Illini in the Spring, the only blemish on what was almost a perfect final 15 games to the 20-21 Illinois season.
Both teams are ready for the rematch, this time in Champaign. Besides revenge, the incentive for Illinois is in looking for avoid three straight losses f... | 2022-01-25T02:56:05Z | www.wcia.com | Illini look to avoid three straight losses for first time in two seasons against Michigan State | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/illini-look-to-avoid-three-straight-losses-for-first-time-in-two-seasons-against-michigan-state/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/illini-look-to-avoid-three-straight-losses-for-first-time-in-two-seasons-against-michigan-state/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Baseball season is right around the corner and a few Illini will have accolades by their name now, with sophomore Justin Janas and junior Jacob Campbell being named to the Perfect Game Preseason All-Big Ten team.
Janas led the whole conference in batting as a freshman, hitting for .391. He led the Il... | 2022-01-25T02:56:17Z | www.wcia.com | Janas, Campbell earn preseason baseball honor | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/janas-campbell-earn-preseason-baseball-honor/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/janas-campbell-earn-preseason-baseball-honor/ |
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