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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Friday was the coldest day of the year with the feels like temperature hitting around -19. 150 people bared the cold weather and stayed the night outside to raise awareness of homelessness.
David Bullock a volunteer for one winter night said, “Sometimes you don’t really think about it being thi... | 2022-02-06T03:09:36Z | www.wcia.com | C-U at Home raises awareness of homelessness with One Winter Night event | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/c-u-at-home-raises-awareness-of-homelessness-with-one-winter-night-event/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/c-u-at-home-raises-awareness-of-homelessness-with-one-winter-night-event/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Sangamon County judge ruled in favor of over 700 parents in a lawsuit over Governor Pritzker’s mask mandates in schools.
In the court documents, the judge wrote “It is clear IDPH/ISBE were attempting to force local school districts to comply with this guidance without any compliance with ru... | 2022-02-06T04:54:01Z | www.wcia.com | Teachers’ unions concerned about confusion from Sangamon County ruling | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/teachers-unions-concerned-about-confusion-from-sangamon-county-ruling/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/teachers-unions-concerned-about-confusion-from-sangamon-county-ruling/ |
FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — A garage owned by Farmer City’s Streets Department caught fire and burned down Sunday afternoon.
The garage, located on the corner of Monroe and James Streets, was used for storage. Snow plows were stored there and the plows are believed to have been inside when the fire started.
Monroe is pa... | 2022-02-07T00:59:15Z | www.wcia.com | City garage catches fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/city-garage-catches-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/city-garage-catches-fire/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft that happened at a Walmart on Jan. 25.
According to Urbana Police, they were dispatched to 100 South High Cross Road at around 6:15 p.m.. When they arrived on scene, they learned that a man had selected ... | 2022-02-07T16:31:00Z | www.wcia.com | Crime Stoppers seeks information of retail theft | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-information-of-retail-theft/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-information-of-retail-theft/ |
WCIA — Mike Epstein has played his final game with Illinois. The running back said goodbye to Illini Nation on Monday after spending five years with the program. Epstein played in just 23 games in his career, with multiple season ending injuries. The Florida native leaves with 219 career carries for 1,276 yards, scorin... | 2022-02-07T22:32:17Z | www.wcia.com | Mike Epstein says goodbye to Illini | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/mike-epstein-says-goodbye-to-illini/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/mike-epstein-says-goodbye-to-illini/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Despite major snowfall and subzero temperatures, C-U at Home said its its 11th annual One Winter Night event was a “huge success.”
Approximately 150 people braved the cold to spend Friday night in a cardboard box, which was more people than last year. Participants were spread out across downtow... | 2022-02-08T00:21:49Z | www.wcia.com | CU at Home: One Winter Night a “Huge Success” | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/cu-at-home-one-winter-night-a-huge-success/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/cu-at-home-one-winter-night-a-huge-success/ |
FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) – Farmer City is recovering from a fire that destroyed their Streets Department office and shop, along with equipment storage. Everything inside was lost.
Dump trucks, lawn mowers, barricades, snow plows and more… Every vehicle Farmer City officials used to keep their streets clean went up in f... | 2022-02-08T00:22:01Z | www.wcia.com | Farmer City’s Streets Department recovering from “all-consuming” fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/farmer-citys-streets-department-recovering-from-all-consuming-fire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/farmer-citys-streets-department-recovering-from-all-consuming-fire/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Acting Public Works Director Dave Clark has activated a Champaign city ordinance requiring snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks in the downtown and Campustown areas.
The ordinance requires property owners in those areas to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice within 48 hours of the ordina... | 2022-02-08T00:22:20Z | www.wcia.com | Sidewalk snow removal ordinance in effect | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/sidewalk-snow-removal-ordinance-in-effect/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/sidewalk-snow-removal-ordinance-in-effect/ |
WCIA — Former Illini football coach Lovie Smith is once again an NFL head coach. The Houston Texans officially named Smith their new head coach on Monday, promoting him from associate head coach and defensive coordinator to leader of the team. Smith coached the Illini for five seasons from 2016-2020, going 17-39 overal... | 2022-02-08T00:22:38Z | www.wcia.com | Former Illini coach Lovie Smith named Houston Texans head coach | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/former-illini-coach-lovie-smith-named-houston-texans-head-coach/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/local-sports/former-illini-coach-lovie-smith-named-houston-texans-head-coach/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Three men from Springfield were sentenced in recent months for possessing guns as felons.
Eric Allison, Latayveon Wells and Donovan Hoover were sentenced to 18, 24 and 30 months in prison, respectively. All three will serve three years of parole after their release.
Allison, Wells and Hoover ... | 2022-02-08T05:26:08Z | www.wcia.com | Men sentenced for federal gun crimes | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/men-sentenced-for-federal-gun-crimes/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/men-sentenced-for-federal-gun-crimes/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois man wore a couple of hats during the winter storm, but they both required helping people.
Dylan Short is an officer with the University of Illinois Police Department, but he also serves with the National Guard.
Last week, he got a call about helping with accidents on I-74. ... | 2022-02-08T05:26:14Z | www.wcia.com | Police officer pulls double duty serving with National Guard | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-officer-pulls-double-duty-serving-with-national-guard/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/police-officer-pulls-double-duty-serving-with-national-guard/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Imagine heading into your first week on a new job in a snowstorm. And, what if it was your new job to help prepare an entire community for an emergency that might come from the snow?
That’s exactly what happened to Brian Brauer. He’s the University of Illinois’ first-ever Executive Director of Eme... | 2022-02-08T16:19:45Z | www.wcia.com | ‘Trial by ice’: U of I head of emergency management starts job week of record snowstorm | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/trial-by-ice-u-of-i-head-of-emergency-management-starts-job-week-of-record-snowstorm-2/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/trial-by-ice-u-of-i-head-of-emergency-management-starts-job-week-of-record-snowstorm-2/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently announced a $2.1 million grant for school districts to “Grow Your Own” teachers.
The grant marks the third round of funding for the Education Career Pathway program, which recruits local students to the teaching profession. Applicants will... | 2022-02-08T19:13:43Z | www.wcia.com | ISBE announces $2.1 million “Grow Your Own” teachers grant | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/isbe-announces-2-1-million-grow-your-own-teachers-grant/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/isbe-announces-2-1-million-grow-your-own-teachers-grant/ |
For more than a decade, he’s pushed the calendar, and with success. He spoke about that success at last week’s Soybean Summit in Champaign.
“13 years running I’ve been doing early planting trials, my earliest being a February planting date back in 2017. What I presented was basically a 10-year average of those early pl... | 2022-02-08T21:50:27Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: Early soybean planting | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-early-soybean-planting-2/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-early-soybean-planting-2/ |
IDOT to host workshops to diversify business partnerships with state
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will host the 2022 Summit for Success on Feb. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Officials said this is a one-day virtual workshop geared toward providing female- and minority-owned b... | 2022-02-08T21:50:51Z | www.wcia.com | IDOT to host workshops to diversify business partnerships with state | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/idot-to-host-workshops-to-diversify-business-partnerships-with-state/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/idot-to-host-workshops-to-diversify-business-partnerships-with-state/ |
by: Karina Rubio
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Brown v. Board of Education passed in 1954, marking one of the biggest rulings in U.S. Supreme Court history. But that does not mean public schools automatically integrated overnight.
Factors like residential segregation kept black and white students from going to school together ... | 2022-02-09T00:14:30Z | www.wcia.com | Ellis Drive Six pave way for desegregation program | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/hidden-history/black-history-month/ellis-drive-six-pave-way-for-desegregation-program/ | https://www.wcia.com/hidden-history/black-history-month/ellis-drive-six-pave-way-for-desegregation-program/ |
Man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for armed robbery in 2019
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A 30-year-old man was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for an armed robbery of the Team Wireless store in Charleston, Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Boyle stated.
Alfred E. Jerry was sentenced to 14 years and 3 mon... | 2022-02-09T00:14:48Z | www.wcia.com | Man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for armed robbery in 2019 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-to-more-than-14-years-in-prison-for-armed-robbery-in-2019/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-to-more-than-14-years-in-prison-for-armed-robbery-in-2019/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A 52-year-old man from Paxton was sentenced on Tuesday to ten years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.
Robert Anderson was arrested in February of 2020 as part of an FBI operation in Kankakee County. The operation discovered evidence that Anderson used a dating app to arrange a meeting... | 2022-02-09T00:14:54Z | www.wcia.com | Man sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-for-attempted-enticement-of-a-minor/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-for-attempted-enticement-of-a-minor/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville man was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison on Monday for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering.
Local man convicted of fraud, identity theft
Jeffery Henson, 43, plead guilty in October to the charges against him. He was accused of using multiple stolen id... | 2022-02-09T00:15:00Z | www.wcia.com | Man sentenced for fraud, identify theft crimes | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-for-fraud-identify-theft-crimes/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-for-fraud-identify-theft-crimes/ |
The big cat was captured by a trail camera, owned by a central Iowa man who uses it to look for deer on his property.
“That thing’s taken maybe 60,000 pictures,” he said. “I see lots of deer and sometimes bobcats, but that’s the first time I’ve ever seen something like this.”
The property owner believes he’s seen mount... | 2022-02-09T00:15:06Z | www.wcia.com | Mountain lion caught on trail camera | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/mountain-lion-caught-on-trail-camera-in-dallas-county/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/mountain-lion-caught-on-trail-camera-in-dallas-county/ |
ROYAL, Ill. (WCIA) – A fire protection district is mourning the loss of one of their own. Kyle Osterbur was a captain with the Ogden-Royal fire protection district.
His family said he was a kind man who would do anything for his community. They said it’s a great loss for the entire community. Including the department a... | 2022-02-09T00:15:12Z | www.wcia.com | Mourning a fire captain | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/mourning-a-fire-captain/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/mourning-a-fire-captain/ |
Danville, Ill. (WCIA) – A new restaurant in Danville wants a gaming license, but the city will have to change some rules for that to happen.
The Big Easy has been serving Cajun food and hosting events for the past year. Now, they are pursuing a gaming license. But only 30 establishments can have a gaming license in Dan... | 2022-02-09T02:24:57Z | www.wcia.com | Danville may change gaming license rules | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/danville-may-change-gaming-license-rules/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/danville-may-change-gaming-license-rules/ |
WEST LAFAYETTE, In. (WCIA) — Mackey Arena will be rocking Tuesday night with a sold out crowd of more than 14,000 expected to see Round Two between Illinois and Purdue after the double overtime classic in Champaign.
While a lot of eyes will be on the big men and the between between Kofi Cockburn and Zach Edey and Trevi... | 2022-02-09T02:25:39Z | www.wcia.com | LIVE! Illini prep for Top 15 battle at Purdue | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/live-illini-prep-for-top-15-battle-at-purdue/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/live-illini-prep-for-top-15-battle-at-purdue/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Public Schools has a new superintendent.
The school district announced Tuesday night that Dr. Rochelle Clark was voted to the Superintendent position in a 6-1 vote by the Board of Education.
Clark started her career in education in 1992 as a special education teacher’s aide and worked her... | 2022-02-09T04:31:00Z | www.wcia.com | Decatur Public Schools announces new superintendent | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-public-schools-announces-new-superintendent/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/decatur-public-schools-announces-new-superintendent/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One school is dedicating their gym to honor a former coach and teacher.
Centennial High School held a dedication ceremony at halftime of their boys basketball game verse Central. The newly renovated gym is being named in honor of the late Coleman Carrodine. The school district said he was a suc... | 2022-02-09T04:31:06Z | www.wcia.com | Gym dedicated to former coach and teacher | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/gym-dedicated-to-former-coach-and-teacher/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/gym-dedicated-to-former-coach-and-teacher/ |
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Housing Development Authority issued a statement today addressing a security breach of its rental payment web portal last week.
The IHDA became aware of the breach on Feb. 1. when some tenant applicants were able to see documents submitted by other applicants. The IHDA immediately to... | 2022-02-09T06:28:24Z | www.wcia.com | Illinois Housing addresses security breach | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/illinois-housing-addresses-security-breach/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/illinois-housing-addresses-security-breach/ |
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Firefighters are responding to a house fire near the intersection of South Independence and East Bond streets.
According to our on-scene reporter, at least the left side of the house is a total loss. She said it was engulfed when crews arrived.
Firefighters told our reporter they believed the ... | 2022-02-09T20:09:07Z | www.wcia.com | Firefighters responding to house fire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/firefighters-responding-to-house-fire-2/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/firefighters-responding-to-house-fire-2/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Savoy is facing decades in prison for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.
David Berry, 21, was arrested and charged last October by the Champaign County State’s Attorney, but new federal charges were recently filed against him. Berry made an initial appearance in federal court on Mo... | 2022-02-09T22:10:34Z | www.wcia.com | Man indicted on federal sexual exploitation charges | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-indicted-on-federal-sexual-exploitation-charges/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-indicted-on-federal-sexual-exploitation-charges/ |
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — All Secretary of State offices and facilities in the state of Illinois will be closed on Friday in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, an official state holiday.
Offices and facilities operating on a Monday through Friday schedule will reopen on Feb. 14. Those operating on a Tuesday through Satu... | 2022-02-09T22:10:40Z | www.wcia.com | Secretary of State facilities closing for Lincoln’s birthday | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/secretary-of-state-facilities-closing-for-lincolns-birthday/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/secretary-of-state-facilities-closing-for-lincolns-birthday/ |
Ruby, the red-tailed hawk, joins us from the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. This species is one of the most common bird species that presents to the WMC & is very common in central Illinois. Females are generally bigger than males, they get their characteristic red tail at 3-5 years of age, and they pr... | 2022-02-09T23:59:49Z | www.wcia.com | Meet Ruby the Red-Tailed Hawk | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/meet-ruby-the-red-tailed-hawk/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/meet-ruby-the-red-tailed-hawk/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – The New York Times crossword puzzle had a University of Illinois connection this week.
Three U of I juniors wrote Tuesday’s puzzle. Adam Aaronson, Jack Joshi and Jackson Janes bonded over the daily crossword when they met in the dorms two years ago. Now, they’re roommates – and they’ve moved on... | 2022-02-10T01:06:20Z | www.wcia.com | U of I students write Tuesday’s NY Times crossword | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-students-write-tuesdays-ny-times-crossword/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-students-write-tuesdays-ny-times-crossword/ |
Frazier “fine” after second half collision at Purdue as Ivey’s big night leads Boilers to win
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WCIA) — Jaden Ivey showed why he’s a lottery pick Tuesday night, and by the looks of it, likely a Top 10 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Ivey scored 22 of his game high 26 points in the second half, leadin... | 2022-02-10T01:51:27Z | www.wcia.com | Frazier “fine” after second half collision at Purdue as Ivey’s big night leads Boilers to win | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/frazier-fine-after-second-half-collision-at-purdue-as-iveys-big-night-leads-boilers-to-win/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/frazier-fine-after-second-half-collision-at-purdue-as-iveys-big-night-leads-boilers-to-win/ |
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people have been arrested after a domestic dispute resulted in a gun being fired outside a house in Bloomington.
Police officers responded to area of Jefferson and Clinton Streets on Monday after the incident and began investigating. The following day, they arrested 19-year-old Jahni Lyon... | 2022-02-10T05:15:30Z | www.wcia.com | Domestic dispute results in shots fired | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/domestic-dispute-results-in-shots-fired/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/domestic-dispute-results-in-shots-fired/ |
by: Bradley Zimmerman, Vanessa Le
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A 66-year-old man is facing hate crime charges after a 43-year-old woman told police officers about her encounter with him in Hessel Park on Dec. 27.
According to information from a police investigation, at around 2 p.m. in Hessel Park on Kirby Avenue, a woman ... | 2022-02-10T05:15:42Z | www.wcia.com | Man faces hate crime charges | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-faces-hate-crime-charges/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-faces-hate-crime-charges/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Wednesday was the third week the Danville Police Department held their Citizens Police Academy.
They had the Vermilion County State’s Attorney and the assistant 911 director talk. They gave some insight into what exactly they do.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy talked about how the State’s Atto... | 2022-02-10T05:16:07Z | www.wcia.com | Week three of the citizen’s police academy | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/week-three-of-the-citizens-police-academy/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/week-three-of-the-citizens-police-academy/ |
Black History Month: Shandra Summerville, Champaign Rotary Club President
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign’s Rotary Club has been making history for years and the local club has no intention of stopping. With pride, they open their doors to opportunities but also new people. No matter their background or appearance. ... | 2022-02-10T19:03:58Z | www.wcia.com | Black History Month: Shandra Summerville, Champaign Rotary Club President | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/black-history-month-shandra-summerville-champaign-rotary-club-president/ | https://www.wcia.com/the-morning-show/black-history-month-shandra-summerville-champaign-rotary-club-president/ |
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — The U.S. House of Representatives’ Agriculture Committee has begun its effort toward writing a new Farm Bill. The current Farm Bill that controls spending on things like conservation and food assistance expires at the end of next year.
U of I agriculture policy specialist Jonathan Coppess is a... | 2022-02-10T22:40:46Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: Farm Bill 2023 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-farm-bill-2023/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-farm-bill-2023/ |
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Grain Belt Express is an interstate power line planned for construction in the southern part of the WCIA viewing area. Its developers are meeting with affected land owners this week from Pike County on the west to Clark County on the east.
The Grain Belt Express originates in Kansas Wind F... | 2022-02-10T22:40:52Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: Grain Belt Express | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-grain-belt-express/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-grain-belt-express/ |
Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for vehicle theft, resisting officers
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A 22-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Wednesday for stealing a pickup truck and battering a police officer.
Dalton Maness was previously found guilty of stealing a GMC pickup truck in Shelbyville on... | 2022-02-10T22:41:10Z | www.wcia.com | Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for vehicle theft, resisting officers | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison-for-vehicle-theft-resisting-officers/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison-for-vehicle-theft-resisting-officers/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A new business just opened in Champaign.
As previously reported, Illinois ranks as one of the top states for new business owners. So, WCIA talked with Weird Meat Boys.
The restaurant operates out of Collective Pour’s Kitchen. They said they had a lot of support from the community to open.
“The ... | 2022-02-10T22:41:17Z | www.wcia.com | Weird Meat Boyz restaurant open for business | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/weird-meat-boyz-restaurant-open-for-business/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/weird-meat-boyz-restaurant-open-for-business/ |
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) – A 20-year-old Rossville man is fighting for his life in Indianapolis after he was stuck in a house fire in rural Hoopeston.
It happened on Sunday, Sam Matthews was at his girlfriend’s house when a fire started. Rose Hoffman is a friend of the families.
She said Matthews has burns over 80% of hi... | 2022-02-11T00:21:36Z | www.wcia.com | Burn victim fighting for his life | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/burn-victim-fighting-for-his-life/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/burn-victim-fighting-for-his-life/ |
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A 67-year-old IDOT employee is fighting for his life after he was hit by a car Thursday afternoon on U.S. Route 40.
The Illinois State Police said Steven Kresin and Rodney Hout were filling potholes near 200 Street, just west of Altamont, at approximately 2 p.m. An SUV driven by 81-year-... | 2022-02-11T00:21:48Z | www.wcia.com | IDOT employee fighting for life after car crash | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/idot-employee-fighting-for-life-after-car-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/idot-employee-fighting-for-life-after-car-crash/ |
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) – Nearly 30 agencies escorted the body of Brian Norton to Paxton Thursday.
After Gift of Hope in Springfield finished donating his organs.
Norton was Ford County Sheriff’s Deputy and had been in Law Enforcement for more than a decade.
He passed away in early February. His friend told WCIA-3 he had b... | 2022-02-11T00:22:00Z | www.wcia.com | Mourning a fallen officer | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/mourning-a-fallen-officer/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/mourning-a-fallen-officer/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — An apartment building on U of I’s campus town hasn’t had hot water for over a week. The owner only has a couple of days left to fix it or the building is considered unlivable.
About 500 people live in the Seven07 apartment building in Champaign. They say they haven’t had hot water since last We... | 2022-02-11T00:22:06Z | www.wcia.com | No hot water in U of I’s Campustown update | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/no-hot-water-update-in-u-of-is-campustown/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/no-hot-water-update-in-u-of-is-campustown/ |
GILMAN (WCIA) — Auston Miller is the WCIA3 Athlete of the Week. The Clifton Central/Iroquois West wrestler won the 182 pound El Paso-Gridley Regional over the weekend improving to 27-10 on the season. Miller has had an eventful few months after enlisting in the Army to start 2022. Now he is trying to make his first tri... | 2022-02-11T00:22:26Z | www.wcia.com | Miller wins Athlete of the Week | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/high-school-sports/miller-wins-athlete-of-the-week-2/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/high-school-sports/miller-wins-athlete-of-the-week-2/ |
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – The Champaign County Clerk wants to give out new stickers during election season – and you can help design them.
If you’ve ever voted in Champaign County, you’ll recognize the “I voted” stickers. They’ve looked the same for about a decade.
But County Clerk Aaron Ammons wants to change th... | 2022-02-11T02:01:04Z | www.wcia.com | Clerk holding “I voted” sticker design contest | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/clerk-holding-i-voted-sticker-design-contest/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/clerk-holding-i-voted-sticker-design-contest/ |
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – The snow continues to melt after the big winter storm, and things are finally calming down for Public Works employees in Westville.
Mayor Mike Weese said he received a number of complaints during last week’s storm. People said the roads weren’t plowed enough and it was affecting businesses.
But... | 2022-02-11T02:01:22Z | www.wcia.com | Short-staffed village catching up on snow removal | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/short-staffed-village-catching-up-on-snow-removal/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/short-staffed-village-catching-up-on-snow-removal/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — When 18 points and seven rebounds is considered an off night, you might be one of the best players in the country. That was the center’s line against Purdue Tuesday night, and now Kofi was in fact named among the best.
The junior made the Naismith Trophy Midseason Team which consists of the best 30 p... | 2022-02-11T02:01:42Z | www.wcia.com | Cockburn named to Midseason Naismith Trophy List | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/cockburn-named-to-midseason-naismith-trophy-list/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/cockburn-named-to-midseason-naismith-trophy-list/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)– WCIA staff spent much of the day Thursday in the station’s backlot, raising money in hopes that no one has to spend a winter night outside.
Everything raised went to CU at Home, the non-profit that runs Champaign-Urbana’s homeless shelters.
With your help, we were able to donate $22,000 dollars,... | 2022-02-11T03:36:43Z | www.wcia.com | Final results of WCIA One Winter Night fundraiser | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/final-results-of-wcia-one-winter-night-fundraiser/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/final-results-of-wcia-one-winter-night-fundraiser/ |
Luxury apartment complex coming for people 55 and older
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign residents aged 55 and older will have a new place to call home in the near future.
Real estate company Regency Multifamily recently broke ground on a new apartment complex in southwest Champaign. The complex, named The Landing at... | 2022-02-11T03:36:43Z | www.wcia.com | Luxury apartment complex coming for people 55 and older | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/luxury-apartment-complex-coming-for-people-55-and-older/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/luxury-apartment-complex-coming-for-people-55-and-older/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — “It just blows my mind,” Bridget Tribout, mother, said. “These are my kids and I don’t understand why the district doesn’t value my child. Because my child has a disability, they somehow are less than?”
She’s upset after finding out her child’s special education nurse will be leaving the distri... | 2022-02-11T05:08:44Z | www.wcia.com | Special education nurses planning to quit | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/special-education-nurses-planning-to-quit/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/special-education-nurses-planning-to-quit/ |
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Customers of Illinois American Water may see an increase in their water and wastewater bills next year.
The Illinois American Water filed a request on Thursday with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for adjustment in water and wastewater base rates.
The spokesperson for the Illinois American Wate... | 2022-02-11T20:04:55Z | www.wcia.com | Illinois American Water submits rate change request | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/illinois-american-water-submits-rate-change-request/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/illinois-american-water-submits-rate-change-request/ |
Charleston Police: Man arrested after admitted to firing shots in the air
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A 31-year-old man was arrested after police said he admitted to firing shots in the air on Feb. 6.
Charleston Police were dispatched to an area on 7th Street to investigate a report of shots fired. When they arrived at t... | 2022-02-11T21:49:24Z | www.wcia.com | Charleston Police: Man arrested after admitted to firing shots in the air | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/charleston-police-man-arrested-after-admitted-to-firing-shots-in-the-air/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/charleston-police-man-arrested-after-admitted-to-firing-shots-in-the-air/ |
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police District 10 responded to a two-unit motor vehicle crash on I-74 eastbound near Oakwood at around 1:15 p.m. on Friday.
Officers said the crash involved a truck-tractor semi-trailer. They also said one person was taken to a local hospital with injuries.
I-74 eastbound... | 2022-02-11T21:49:38Z | www.wcia.com | State Police respond to traffic crash on I-74 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/state-police-respond-to-traffic-crash-on-i-74/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/state-police-respond-to-traffic-crash-on-i-74/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The second suspect in a 2021 Urbana murder has recently been arrested.
Man charged with murder in September shooting
Urbana Police said they heard gunshots coming from an area of 1400 Ivanhoe Way at around 4:40 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2021.
Police went to the shooting and located a man lying on the side... | 2022-02-11T21:49:44Z | www.wcia.com | Urbana Police: Second homicide suspect in custody | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/urbana-police-second-homicide-suspect-in-custody/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/urbana-police-second-homicide-suspect-in-custody/ |
Alpha Omega Counseling Services, is a licensed provider that provides gambling treatment, early intervention and outreach for both Spanish and English clients. The Spanish clients are served through the offices in Champaign, Rantoul and Danville by Nelson Cuevas. Alpha Omega also provides alcohol and drug addiction out... | 2022-02-11T23:32:17Z | www.wcia.com | Alpha Omega Counseling Services | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/alpha-omega-counseling-services/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/alpha-omega-counseling-services/ |
Bridging the gap: Rural mass transit expands in Vermilion County
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA)– Rural mass transit in Vermilion County is getting an upgrade.
CRIS Rural Mass Transit District — a service that 200-250 people count on each day — recently received $3 million in Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Pla... | 2022-02-11T23:32:23Z | www.wcia.com | Bridging the gap: Rural mass transit expands in Vermilion County | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/bridging-the-gap-rural-mass-transit-expands-in-vermilion-county/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/bridging-the-gap-rural-mass-transit-expands-in-vermilion-county/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) – It’s a busy season for florists across the world and right here at home. Valentine’s Day is Monday, and your flowers and chocolates are sitting on store shelves… while the workers who stock them are preparing for one of the busiest days of the year.
“We’ve been scrambling,” Johanne Maple said. Sh... | 2022-02-12T01:10:49Z | www.wcia.com | Florists, shops prepare for Valentine’s Day rush | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/florists-shops-prepare-for-valentines-day-rush/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/florists-shops-prepare-for-valentines-day-rush/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) – Your chances of running into a big wild cat in the Midwest are slim, but it can still happen.
Trail camera footage went viral this week that captured a mountain lion in Iowa. There have been several sightings in the past – but those odds are pretty rare in Illinois.
Decatur’s Scoville Zoo directo... | 2022-02-12T01:11:07Z | www.wcia.com | Why big wild cats roam to the Midwest | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/why-big-wild-cats-roam-to-the-midwest/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/why-big-wild-cats-roam-to-the-midwest/ |
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A 33-year-old woman was killed Friday night in a car crash that happened on Route 47.
Laurette Tillman of Aurora was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson said Tillman was ejected from her car upon impact with a semi-truck, and the injuries fr... | 2022-02-13T19:54:20Z | www.wcia.com | Woman killed in Route 47 crash | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/woman-killed-in-route-47-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/woman-killed-in-route-47-crash/ |
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A 20-year-old man from Normal is dead following a shooting in Bloomington.
Bloomington police officers were dispatched to the area of Olive and Erickson Streets for a report of people fighting at just before 2 a.m. When they arrived, they found Dylan Meserole in an apartment with a gunshot wo... | 2022-02-13T21:38:41Z | www.wcia.com | Bloomington Police investigating deadly shooting | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/bloomington-police-investigating-deadly-shooting/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/bloomington-police-investigating-deadly-shooting/ |
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s assistance regarding recent burglaries.
According to police, an unknown suspect entered Winston’s Old Bank on David Street in Sidney at around 3:40 a.m. on Feb. 6. They said the suspect broke into the gaming/gambling machines and st... | 2022-02-14T17:40:28Z | www.wcia.com | Crime Stoppers seeks help with information on burglaries | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-help-with-information-on-burglaries/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/crime-stoppers-seeks-help-with-information-on-burglaries/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Police are asking for the public’s help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Officers said they were dispatched to Woodmound Plaza on Woodford Street at around 2:15 p.m. on Jan. 7 in response to a reported shooting.
When police arrived at the scene, they found numerous shell casings ... | 2022-02-14T17:40:34Z | www.wcia.com | Decatur Police searching for shooting suspect | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/decatur-police-searching-for-shooting-suspect/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/decatur-police-searching-for-shooting-suspect/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Carle Mobile Health Clinic is one of the 20 health services across the U.S. to receive an additional $25,000 in grant money to expand its work in promoting children’s health.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration announced the... | 2022-02-14T20:29:40Z | www.wcia.com | Carle Mobile Health Clinic receives more grant money | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/carle-mobile-health-clinic-receives-more-grant-money/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/carle-mobile-health-clinic-receives-more-grant-money/ |
Illini split games last week losing at Purdue, beating Northwestern at home
WCIA — Illinois basketball is up one spot in the Associated Press rankings this week to No. 12 in the country. The Illini (18-6, 11-3 B1G) split a pair of games last week, losing at No. 3 Purdue, before beating Northwestern at home Sunday after... | 2022-02-14T20:29:57Z | www.wcia.com | Illinois basketball up to No. 12 in rankings | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illinois-basketball-up-to-no-12-in-rankings/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illinois-basketball-up-to-no-12-in-rankings/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Springfield is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive this week.
The blood drive will take place at Lincoln Library, 326 South 7th Street, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Carnegie Room.
Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online or by ca... | 2022-02-14T22:58:04Z | www.wcia.com | City of Springfield hosting blood drive | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/city-of-springfield-hosting-blood-drive/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/city-of-springfield-hosting-blood-drive/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign County deputy was hurt after a crash at the intersection of Vine and Main streets early Sunday morning.
According to Lt. Tony Shaw, a deputy was stopped at a red light at around 6:20 a.m. when a vehicle struck her squad car in the rear.
This vehicle tried to flee but they ended up in a... | 2022-02-14T22:58:17Z | www.wcia.com | Squad car struck by alleged drunk driver | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/squad-car-struck-by-alleged-drunk-driver/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/squad-car-struck-by-alleged-drunk-driver/ |
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) – Love is in the air across Central Illinois today… and nowhere is that more evident than at flower shops.
Many florists have been preparing Valentine’s orders for days, if not months. And at A Bloom Above And Beyond – a flower shop in Tuscola – everything seemed to be running smoothly.
Linda Koche... | 2022-02-15T01:18:00Z | www.wcia.com | ‘Busiest’ Valentine’s Day in 30 years for florist | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/busiest-valentines-day-in-30-years-for-florist/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/busiest-valentines-day-in-30-years-for-florist/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)– A 22-year-old woman was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm at the Champaign County Courthouse Tuesday in relation to a shooting Saturday at Market Place Mall.
Mitchell claimed self-defense.
The altercation turned shooting started near the food court around 2:00 p.m. over the sale of ... | 2022-02-15T01:18:19Z | www.wcia.com | Woman charged in weekend mall shooting; Stories emerge from those stuck in lockdown | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/woman-charged-in-weekend-mall-shooting-stories-emerge-from-those-stuck-in-lockdown/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/woman-charged-in-weekend-mall-shooting-stories-emerge-from-those-stuck-in-lockdown/ |
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Millikin University students have a chance this week to receive quality business attire for their jobs and careers beyond Millikin.
The university’s Center for Academic and Professional Performance, Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society, Tabor Student Advisory Council and the Collegiate Entrepren... | 2022-02-15T01:18:25Z | www.wcia.com | Millikin University hosting business attire giveaway | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/millikin-university-hosting-business-attire-giveaway/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/millikin-university-hosting-business-attire-giveaway/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – With the winter Olympics under way, we’re all watching to see who brings home the gold.
But Olympic values are not just about who wins and loses. It’s so much more.
“We teach four Olympic values in the program, which are friendship, determination, equality, and courage,” Emma Vanhoutan, Behavio... | 2022-02-15T05:25:22Z | www.wcia.com | Young Olympians Club helps students | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/young-olympians-club-helps-students/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/young-olympians-club-helps-students/ |
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Macon County Health Department and City of Springfield are each holding a pair of COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week in their jurisdictions.
The first clinic in Macon County will be at the MCHS building in Decatur, located at 1221 East Condit Street on Wednesday. The clinic will last from ... | 2022-02-15T05:25:46Z | www.wcia.com | Vaccine clinics in Springfield, Decatur announced for this week | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/vaccine-clinics-in-springfield-decatur-announced/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/vaccine-clinics-in-springfield-decatur-announced/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) debuted a mascot on Saturday.
School officials said LLCC’s mascot, Linc, was introduced during halftime of the women’s basketball game.
This is the first time the college has had a mascot.
Linc is the Loggers’ No. 1 fan and will be a part of college activ... | 2022-02-15T20:39:15Z | www.wcia.com | Lincoln Land Community College announces new mascot | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/llcc-announces-new-mascot/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/llcc-announces-new-mascot/ |
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal,... | 2022-02-15T20:39:21Z | www.wcia.com | Man sentenced to prison for enticement of a minor | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-enticement-of-a-minor/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-enticement-of-a-minor/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Coleman Hawkins was a +17 in the plus/minus stat against Northwestern on Sunday. Overall, the sophomore’s numbers didn’t pop against the Wildcats, he didn’t take a shot or score a point but his energy and positive contribution in his 13 minutes on the court certainly got the attention of head coach B... | 2022-02-15T22:32:59Z | www.wcia.com | Coleman Hawkins looking to “find a rhythm again” for Illini down the stretch | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/coleman-hawkins-looking-to-find-a-rhythm-again-for-illini-down-the-stretch/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/coleman-hawkins-looking-to-find-a-rhythm-again-for-illini-down-the-stretch/ |
Girls Go For It provides youth empowerment and leadership training that is 100% free for participants. By working with the Boys and Girls Club, Girls Go For It has also arranged for early drop off times (starting at 8:30 a.m.) and late pick-up times (until 5:30 p.m.). This is because both organizations are passionate a... | 2022-02-16T00:21:41Z | www.wcia.com | Spend President’s Day with Girls Go For It | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/spend-presidents-day-with-girls-go-for-it/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/spend-presidents-day-with-girls-go-for-it/ |
Wrestlers Return to State Farm Center for IHSA State Wrestling Championships
Following this weekend’s sectionals, high school wrestlers across the state will prepare for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Wrestling Individual State Championships, February 17–19, 2022. Over 650 wrestlers from 250 high schools w... | 2022-02-16T00:21:47Z | www.wcia.com | State Farm Center hosts wrestling championships | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/state-farm-center-hosts-wrestling-championships/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/state-farm-center-hosts-wrestling-championships/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One coach is not only teaching his team basketball. He’s hoping to achieve Victory Over Violence by giving back to his community.
The Central boy’s basketball coach says he wants his players to develop skills off the court, so he wants them to give back to those who are constantly helping other... | 2022-02-16T00:21:54Z | www.wcia.com | Coach and team buying dinner for police | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/coach-and-team-buying-dinner-for-police/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/coach-and-team-buying-dinner-for-police/ |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is in critical condition following a car crash in Springfield on Monday.
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said a GMC cargo van hit a utility pole on Old Jacksonville Road near Somerset Road. The 61-year-old driver was trapped in the van until one of Campbell’s deputies came across ... | 2022-02-16T00:22:30Z | www.wcia.com | Sheriff’s Office: Driver critically hurt in car crash | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/sheriffs-office-driver-critically-hurt-in-car-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/sheriffs-office-driver-critically-hurt-in-car-crash/ |
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police District 10 were dispatched to Illinois Route 1 between Hoopeston and Rossville at around 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday in response to a 2 unit motor vehicle crash.
Trooper Haylie Polistina said two people were pronounced dead on scene.
Illinois Route 1 between Hoopeston and... | 2022-02-16T00:22:36Z | www.wcia.com | State Police investigating crash on Route 1 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-investigating-crash-on-route-1/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/state-police-investigating-crash-on-route-1/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science & Technology and the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign recently released a video of how to safely utilize an MRI machine to explore a disease inside the skull or in the brain of a bearded drago... | 2022-02-16T00:22:48Z | www.wcia.com | VIDEO: How to MRI your dragon with U of I officials | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/video-how-to-mri-your-dragon-with-u-of-i-officials/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/video-how-to-mri-your-dragon-with-u-of-i-officials/ |
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) – It’s over 150 years old, but it needs to be moved. A historic Amish barn in Arcola is getting a new home.
The Illinois Amish Heritage Center is moving the Miller Barn. It’ll be disassembled and reassembled, piece by piece.
Contractors are labeling every beam of wood today. That’s because the barn’... | 2022-02-16T02:05:55Z | www.wcia.com | Historic Amish barn to be disassembled, rebuilt | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/historic-amish-barn-to-be-disassembled-rebuilt/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/historic-amish-barn-to-be-disassembled-rebuilt/ |
Atwood, Ill. (WCIA) – One of U of I’s longtime athletics photographers is retiring, but he’s not putting down the camera.
Mark Jones has seen… and shot it all. He’s photographed sports at the U of I since the 1980s. He and his wife, Beth, own The Tintype Shoppe of Photography.
Early in his career, he snapped pictures o... | 2022-02-16T02:06:01Z | www.wcia.com | Longtime U of I athletics photographer to retire | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/longtime-u-of-i-athletics-photographer-to-retire/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/longtime-u-of-i-athletics-photographer-to-retire/ |
PEORIA, Ill. (WCIA) — One month ago today, 10-year-old Ma’Liyah White fell through the ice covering a pond near Charleston that her dogs had run onto. Her grandfather, Carlos Serafin, died trying to save her.
White was hospitalized in Peoria with no brain activity and needing machines to help her heart beat and her lun... | 2022-02-16T03:45:56Z | www.wcia.com | Family offers update on girl’s recovery after frozen pond tragedy | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/family-offers-update-on-girls-recovery-after-frozen-pond-tragedy/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/family-offers-update-on-girls-recovery-after-frozen-pond-tragedy/ |
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police has released new information about a deadly crash that happened on Route 1 between Hoopeston and Rossville on Tuesday.
Troopers said their preliminary investigation indicated that a pickup truck driven by Joshua Newberry of Hoopeston crossed over the center line... | 2022-02-16T05:25:53Z | www.wcia.com | New details revealed about deadly Route 1 crash | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-details-revealed-about-deadly-route-1-crash/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/new-details-revealed-about-deadly-route-1-crash/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A 20-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit happened early Wednesday morning.
Danville Police received a notification at around 1:05 a.m. from a Flock Safety camera system that a vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Indiana, had entered the Danville City limits and was last se... | 2022-02-16T19:18:09Z | www.wcia.com | Danville Police: Man arrested after pursuit, 2 suspects on the loose | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/danville-police-man-arrested-after-pursuit-2-suspects-on-the-loose/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/danville-police-man-arrested-after-pursuit-2-suspects-on-the-loose/ |
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, is known for many different things. One idea, however, that has impacted central Illinois, in particular, was his decision to bring broomcorn to America.
In honor of this decision, Arcola has decided to make a statue of Franklin leaning on a broom handle.
“He had... | 2022-02-16T19:18:15Z | www.wcia.com | Special sculpture honors Ben Franklin & broomcorn | https://www.wcia.com/news/town-adding-new-statue-to-historic-depot/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/town-adding-new-statue-to-historic-depot/ |
WCIA — Rutgers basketball has one of the best home court advantages in the country this season. The Scarlet Knights (15-9, 9-5) are 12-2 on their own floor, including wins over No. 1 Purdue, No. 13 Michigan State and No. 16 Ohio State. On the contrary, Rutgers is just 3-7 on the road, including a 35-point loss in Decem... | 2022-02-16T19:18:28Z | www.wcia.com | Illinois basketball faces tough challenge at Rutgers, Jersey Mike’s Arena: “The fans are right on top of you, it’s old as hell” | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illinois-basketball-faces-tough-challenge-at-rutgers-jersey-mikes-arena-the-fans-are-right-on-top-of-you-its-old-as-hell/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/illinois-basketball-faces-tough-challenge-at-rutgers-jersey-mikes-arena-the-fans-are-right-on-top-of-you-its-old-as-hell/ |
(UPDATE 2/16/22 3:35 PM)
Champaign Firefighters were dispatched to a house on E. Eureka St. at around 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday in response to a report of light smoke coming from a vacant two-story residence.
When they arrived at the scene, fire crews found a fire on the stairs leading to the second floor of the house. Cr... | 2022-02-16T21:54:42Z | www.wcia.com | UPDATE: Cause of house fire under investigation | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/firefighters-responding-to-house-fire-3/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/firefighters-responding-to-house-fire-3/ |
Grow your own food: Community Garden seeks gardeners for 2022 season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Thinking about having your own garden to raise fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers?
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is seeking individuals or families who are interested…
Each plot costs $20 and can be tilled... | 2022-02-16T21:54:48Z | www.wcia.com | Grow your own food: Community Garden seeks gardeners for 2022 season | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/grow-your-own-food-community-garden-seeks-gardeners-for-2022-season/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/grow-your-own-food-community-garden-seeks-gardeners-for-2022-season/ |
Duo, Zach & Mollie of The Hangovers, join us on the CI Stage.
With their high energy” raw” sound mixed with spaced-out psychedelic rock, The Hangovers are on a mission to bring back rock ‘n’ roll.
The recent release of the band’s -The Hangovers – song The Creek. It is the second single song release for the band, which ... | 2022-02-17T00:18:16Z | www.wcia.com | Zach and Mollie take the CI Stage | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/zach-and-mollie-take-the-ci-stage/ | https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/zach-and-mollie-take-the-ci-stage/ |
“Probably 52, 3, 4 of those are done. We still have a couple WTO cases that we are talking about, a couple other issues, and the biotech issue,” Doud said. “And the biotech issue is going to be something that is going to be with us for quite a while because this is a difficult thing in China. It isn’t so much the scien... | 2022-02-17T00:18:19Z | www.wcia.com | From the Farm: China trade agreement | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-china-trade-agreement/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/agriculture/from-the-farm-china-trade-agreement/ |
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — This Saturday, the Champaign Public Library is hosting an online event at noon about the hidden stories of African-Americans in Champaign County.
The presentation will be done by The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, and the hosts of the event are Angela M. Rivers and Dr. Barbara Sugg... | 2022-02-17T00:18:50Z | www.wcia.com | Champaign Public Library hosting virtual event | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/champaign-public-library-hosting-virtual-event/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/champaign-public-library-hosting-virtual-event/ |
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Big changes are happening to the Vermillion County War Museum. After closing in January, the museum now has new exhibits to share with the public.
The museum updated the exhibits about Vietnam, World War II Germany, Civil War and “Women of the Revolution,” while also moving the library section.
... | 2022-02-17T00:19:14Z | www.wcia.com | War museum updates exhibits | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/war-museum-updates-exhibits/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/war-museum-updates-exhibits/ |
Masking on school buses continues to be required at the federal level
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A school bus driver in Gifford resigned over the school district’s decision to make masks optional on its buses.
Masking on school buses does not appear to be affected by any interpretation of the state’s mask mandate. Masks... | 2022-02-17T02:29:13Z | www.wcia.com | School bus driver resigns, cites recent mask-optional policy on district’s buses | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/school-bus-driver-resigns-cites-recent-mask-optional-policy-on-districts-buses/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/school-bus-driver-resigns-cites-recent-mask-optional-policy-on-districts-buses/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Work has already started on a new plan to help bring peace to Champaign. The City Council unanimously approved a blueprint to help achieve victory over violence.
“I mean, the real work begins,” Joan Walls, the Deputy City Manager for Champaign, said.
That work is to help reduce gun violence in ... | 2022-02-17T02:29:19Z | www.wcia.com | Plan starts to help lower gun violence | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/plan-starts-to-help-lower-gun-violence/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/plan-starts-to-help-lower-gun-violence/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – Researchers at the U of I’s College of Veterinary Medicine have been testing wild animals for COVID-19 since the pandemic was first reported.
In the college’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, over 50 different species have been tested for COVID-19 so far.
They were the first place to detect positive cas... | 2022-02-17T02:29:32Z | www.wcia.com | U of I tests animals across the country for COVID | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-tests-animals-across-the-country-for-covid/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-tests-animals-across-the-country-for-covid/ |
LINCOLN (WCIA) — Wednesday is a quiet night across the area for high school sports, but State wrestling starts and Girls Basketball Regionals continue on Thursday.
Lincoln is one the area’s best teams, the Railers are playing Centennial for a Regional title. Lincoln is a two seed in their own Sectional. With 20-plus wi... | 2022-02-17T02:29:56Z | www.wcia.com | Froebe, Railers have eyes on State | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/high-school-sports/froebe-railers-have-eyes-on-state/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/high-school-sports/froebe-railers-have-eyes-on-state/ |
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (WCIA) — The crowd is always hard to deal with at Jersey Mike’s Arena, and No. 12 Illinois (18-7, 11-4) could not block out the sixth man as they fell 70-59 to Rutgers (15-9, 10-5).
The Scarlet Knights led from start to finish as Ron Harper Jr. made up for his performace against the Illini in Champaign... | 2022-02-17T02:30:02Z | www.wcia.com | Illinois can’t shut out the noise at Rutgers, fall 70-59 | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/illinois-cant-shut-out-the-noise-at-rutgers-fall-70-59/ | https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/illinois-cant-shut-out-the-noise-at-rutgers-fall-70-59/ |
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana high school students will have to walk through these detectors. A district representative says the decision to bring them in was not taken lightly.
Urbana School District Chief Information Officer John Gutzmer said, “We’ve had a lot of discussions with the board had a lot of discussions and... | 2022-02-17T08:21:27Z | www.wcia.com | Area school unveils new metal detectors | WCIA.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/area-school-unveils-new-metal-detectors/ | https://www.wcia.com/news/area-school-unveils-new-metal-detectors/ |
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