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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Despite a warning about financial pressures on country grain elevators, Illinois ag officials said farmers need not worry about the financial stability of the Illinois grain elevator industry. Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, spoke with Stu…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- After suffering a separated shoulder in Illinois basketball's season opener, Jake Davis is going to be out for the foreseeable future. In Monday night's 75-point win over Fairleigh Dickinson, the largest victory in program history, the senior forward went down with a shoulder injury in the…
PANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A woman from Pana was arrested on Tuesday after police said she threatened a Pana school administrator over social media. Officials with the Pana Police Department said that at 4:18 p.m. on Tuesday, they were made aware of a "concerning" anonymous Facebook post by officials from the Pana Community…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) -- Unofficial midterm election results show that incumbent Democrat Nikki Budzinski has defeated her Republican opponent, Jeff Wilson, to be reelected to Illinois' 13th Congressional District, according to AP News. With 83% of precincts reporting at 11:15 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026, the…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is projected to win a third term in Springfield. With the victory, Pritzker becomes the first three-term governor since Jim Thompson and the only three-term Democratic governor in Illinois history. The win comes as speculation about Pritzker's 2028 presidential campaign has only gotten louder…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — In a rare open election for a United States Senate seat in the State of Illinois, Juliana Stratton is projected to win the seat over her Republican competitor, Don Tracy. Stratton's projected election to the U.S. Senate would mark a milestone in United States political history. She would join…
Update on Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A referendum regarding $192 million in improvements going to the Champaign Unit 4 School District has been approved by voters. The unofficial results show 66.5% of Champaign County voted in favor of the referendum, aimed to rebuild Franklin Middle School and make…
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Aaron Ammons is seeking another term as Champaign County Clerk and Recorder, and he faces Republican challenger Alan Anderson in his latest bid. Ammons, who was first elected in 2018, is running on his achievements, including the expansion of voting locations and ballot drop boxes in…
Update on Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Carol Ammons will remain the Champaign State Rep. for Illinois’ 103rd District, a position she’s held since 2015. These unofficial results show that Ammons, the incumbent representative, defeated candidate Keith Smith with 88.72% of the vote. CHAMPAIGN…
UPDATE on Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- Unofficial results show the Mahomet-Seymour community has approved the district's request for issuing $84 million in School Building Bonds to build a new junior high building. The referendum passed with 68.51% of the community voting to approve the request. Two years…
UPDATE on Nov. 4 at 8:45 a.m. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Unofficial results show incumbent Doris Turner has defeated her Republican opponent, Frank Lesko, for the State Senate seat representing the 48th District. These unofficial results show that the incumbent senator from Springfield won the election with 58.89% of…
Champaign County, Ill. (WCIA) – Incumbent Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022. "If you like the way that things are going at the sheriff's office and you want them to keep going, they should vote for me because they know what they're going to get,” Heuerman said.
Illinois' Attorney General says the DOJ has historically utilized poll monitors during elections to 'ensure compliance with federal voting laws' ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The Department of Justice is sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states, including in both Champaign and Sangamon Counties in Illinois. While the DOJ…
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Village of Rantoul's administrator said he has been relieved from his position. Tuesday afternoon, Scott Eisenhauer told WCIA he was "relieved of [his] duties without reason or explanation given." Eisenhauer previously served as the Mayor of Danville before becoming Rantoul's administrator…
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) -- One organization is campaigning for a skilled nursing facility in Savoy. Advocates for Aging Care is a support group for people who are taking care of their loved ones who need skilled nursing care. But, because there are not enough skilled care beds in the community -- with a shortage of
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man is facing aggravated battery charges after Hoopeston's police chief said a stabbing left two people hurt over the weekend. The stabbing happened in the area of Market Street and Honeywell Avenue. Chief Chris Kelnhofer said there was a fight and that two people were stabbed. Both were…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois is set to face a college football power in the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The Illini have announced a home-and-home series with Notre Dame, as the teams will meet in South Bend in 2027, and in Champaign in 2028. This series is in place of the originally scheduled games against
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Jacob Macklin was heading to downtown Champaign Saturday night to celebrate Halloween when suddenly, everything changed. At First Street and Springfield Avenue, he spotted two men pulling on the doors of a woman's car; she was being carjacked. "The lady in front of me, two gentlemen off the…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- As balloons go up in the sky, students and staff dressed in pink at Edison Middle School in Champaign remember the legacy Kamyrah Smith left on earth. The 13-year-old lost her battle with brain tumors in October, after a years-long fight. Smith was first diagnosed with craniopharyngioma, a…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois’ 104th Congressional District was won by less than 300 votes two years ago. WCIA sat down with incumbent Rep. Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) and his challenger, Danville native Mary Catherine Roberson, ahead of this year’s midterm. Schweizer has been in office for more than two years…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois' season opened with a barnburner victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, a 75-point win for the largest win in program history. Without David Mirkovic and Lincoln Williams, Illinois opened up on an 11-0 run, going on three runs of 10 or more unanswered points, including a 24-0 run late in…
ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) -- Three streamgages in Central Illinois that were expected to shut down last month due to a lack of funding will remain operational, at least for now. These streamgages collect data on river flow, flooding and water pollution. WCIA previously reported that two U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)…
Update on Nov. 3, 2026 DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Vermilion County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of Monday afternoon's shooting in Danville. In a news release, Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden said Kumarrion Owens, 21 of Danville, was the person killed on Woodbury Street. His family has been…
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- Shelbyville sophomore Leah Shoaff's childhood looked a little different than most, born with bilateral clubfoot. "My feet were completely turned in when I was born," Shoaff said. "My mom says she can remember coming home from the hospital and they told her that they didn't know if i'd ever…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man is recovering after he was stabbed Sunday night in Urbana. The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is now investigating. The stabbing happened on Richard Drive in Urbana Township, just outside of Urbana's city limits. Brad Wakefield, a Lieutenant with the Champaign County Sheriff's Office…
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DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- A woman from Danville was sentenced to more than six years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a series of criminal activities that included shoplifting and writing fraudulent checks. The Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office announced that on Oct. 29, 40-year-old Lacey Arnsperger…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Springfield firefighters were called out to a fire at the same residence twice in just a few hours on Friday. Julie Plunk, the assistant fire chief for the Springfield Fire Department, said crews first responded to a fire, which broke out in a two-story residence in the 800 block of S.
Update: 6:50 p.m. MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Mahomet Police Department said the underpass has re-opened. Drivers are still asked to travel with care through the area. MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- Part of Illinois 47 is closed in Mahomet after a truck-tractor towing a crane hit the IL 47/I-74 overpass Monday afternoon…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Before Illinois' season tips off on Monday night, three returning members of the team earned national recognition. Andrej Stojakovic, Tomislav Ivisic and David Mirkovic were named to the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Men's College Player of the Year Watch List. Miami, Florida, Duke and…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Champaign County man pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence and was sentenced to probation. Jacob Walden of Ludlow appeared in court on Monday, Oct. 26. In pleading guilty to the Class 2 Felony, Walden saw two other charges -- a Class 2 felony of failure to report a
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Decatur Police Department is investigating after a person was hurt in a shooting early Monday afternoon. The shooting happened in the area of Wood and Hilton Streets. Lieutenant Adam Jahraus with the Decatur Police Department said officers responded at 12:20 p.m. for a report of a person…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Drivers may finally see some relief at the gas pump in the coming weeks after months of rising prices. GasBuddy published its weekly report on prices Monday morning, and the fuel savings platform reported that average gasoline prices fell in almost every state in the last week. Diesel prices…
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) is offering free rides to the polls on Election Day. According to MTD, all fixed-route bus service will be free from the start of service until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. MTD Access, the ADA paratransit van service, will also be free for
The Bloomington Police Department and the McLean County Coroner's Office are scheduled to brief the media following a mass shooting early Sunday that left one person dead and seven others injured.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign Police Department is looking for help through Crime Stoppers in finding the person who stole and then fraudulently used a credit card. The crime happened the afternoon of Oct. 21. Officials with Crime Stoppers said police responded to the Schnucks on Mattis Avenue and learned…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Most people have had a close call with a deer before; maybe you didn't see one coming out in the dark, or you didn't see the rest of the herd following. A principal research scientist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is giving out some tips so you can stay safe
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- One Central Illinois organization put on a health fair over the weekend to show people what resources are available to them. Campana De Salud had it's third annual free mini health fair, celebrating the Day of the Dead. It's a holiday where you can share, love and remember the ones you've
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Election Day is quickly approaching, and over the weekend, WCIA took a look at what is bringing voters to the polls in the Champaign-Urbana community. Some people said they are feeling great about the election, and some said it is their "civic duty" to get out, vote to make change
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The tallest building to ever be taken down in Springfield is being demolished this week. The Headhouse, a 224-foot-tall grain elevator building at the former Pillsbury plant in Springfield, is under "active demolition" this week, according to Team Pillsbury. Photos courtesy of Team…
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Crews quickly extinguished a structure fire in Arcola Sunday morning. In a post on social media, the Arcola Fire Protection District said crews responded to reports of a structure fire with "smoke and flames" showing. Responding officers from the Arcola Police Department made sure no one was…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired near the University of Illinois campus on Halloween. According to a spokesperson for the Champaign Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of South First Street -- just north of First Street and Springfield Avenue…
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- A 25-year-old man was killed after a shooting near a bar in Decatur early Sunday morning. Officers with the Decatur Police Department responded to the 2200 block of E. Wood Street shortly before 2:30 a.m. after reports that someone had been shot at The Flashback Lounge. When police arrived…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Local high school football teams were hoping for no tricks and all treats as the second weekend of the IHSA Playoffs rolled on on Halloween day. St. Joseph-Ogden 80, Althoff Catholic 31 Monticello 34, Olympia 0 Fisher 36, Abingdon-Avon 34 ALAH 49, Bridgeport-Red Hill 0 Sullivan 57, Havana 49…
COLLEGE PARK, MD (WCIA) -- Despite holding the lead for just over 10 minutes of game time, Illinois football picked up its fifth win of the season, 20-17, at Maryland on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski as time expired. Katin Houser returned to the field for the first time since he suffered a
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- We are days away from the midterms, and in Champaign County, you're being asked to vote for the next clerk. Democrat Aaron Ammons is in the incumbent, facing Republican Alan Anderson. As thousands of people head to the polls, there's one office overseeing each ballot that's cast: the…
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) -- July 22 was a normal day for Mariah Curry; she was heading to her job with her boss at Legend's Corner in Monticello. "Traffic had stopped one way, then the other way we thought it was safe to cross," said Legend's Corner owner Melissa Pratt. "I pressed my little button to
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- On this week’s Pet on the Set, CATsNAP volunteer Alison Dupre brought Ragamuffin on the show to encourage people to adopt animals and talk about some upcoming events. Ragamuffin is a kitten that stays at CATsNAP, a pet adoption center in Champaign. They currently have two full rooms of…
KANKAKEE, Ill. (WCIA) -- A 52-year-old child sex offender was arrested at a church Halloween event in Kankakee County on Wednesday. In a release, Illinois State Police said on Oct. 28, Mitchel R. DeYoung of St. Anne was arrested at a trunk or treat event happening in the same village. He has been charged with
Update: 1:30 p.m. 11/2/2026 CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign County Coroner has identified the person who died on Friday following a crash on Route 47. Laurie Brauer, coroner, said 23-year-old Charles Nelson of Batavia was pronounced dead on the scene at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. The crash happened at…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois women's basketball made a good first impression for the start of the 2026-27 season with an 88-44 exhibition win over the University of Illinois-Springfield. Gretchen Dolan and Aaliyah Guyton led the Illini in scoring with 14 points each, while Maddie Webber and Manuela Alves each…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The postseason rolls on for high school football and soccer, with the first round of action on the gridiron and sectional championships on the pitch. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Maroa-Forsyth 49, Oregon 18 Mt. Zion 35, MacArthur 29 Rochester 49, Waterloo 7 Sacred Heart-Griffin 42, Jerseyville 13…
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) -- One Champaign County senior living community is getting in the Halloween spirit with some special visitors. Autumn Fields Savoy hosted a trick-or-treat event this afternoon. After partnering with ChambanaMoms, the living center welcomed homeschooled students. Residents passed out candy to the…
BEARDSTOWN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Cass County Animal Rescue is urging people to come forward after a cat died after being shot in Beardstown. It's not the first time this has happened. Teri Cassady, the director and Co-founder of the animal rescue agency, posted on Facebook that an older Siamese cat was found Thursday…
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- Carle Health's clinic in Rantoul is temporarily closed amidst what was referred to as "elevated levels of moisture" inside. Brittany Simon, Manager of Public Relations at Carle, said staff are assessing the situation and making accommodations. They are relocating appointments and are contacting…
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man from Gibson City was sentenced to more than two decades behind bars after he was convicted of child pornography crimes. Jonathan Caudill, 27, was in court on Wednesday to be sentenced on three counts of soliciting child pornography, a Class 1 felony. He was accused of receiving three images
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- Almost 11 months after a devastating fire, a business with longtime roots in Mattoon is finally starting to rebuild. ILMO Products Company, a family-owned distributor of industrial gases and welding supplies, officially broke ground on Wednesday on the building that will house its Mattoon…
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) – Spooky season is among us. People and places are getting ready for a night of fun, and that includes Crowley Pumpkins in Mahomet. Community members decorate all the pumpkins, and they currently have 500 jack-o'-lanterns on display. One of the co-owners says it's a great way to bring the whole…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- An Urbana High School student was arrested and is facing charges after police said they made a social media post threatening violence at the school. Officials with the Urbana Police Department said that on an unspecified date, they were informed by the FBI of a social media post that contained a
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – Carter Schott has spinal muscular atrophy and has used a wheelchair for most of his life. "Growing up, I shortly realized that the world around me was not designed for people with disabilities,” Schott said. That's why he founded Innovate Independence. "I wanted to figure out a way that I could
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign Police Department is looking for help in locating a woman who was reported missing earlier this week. Officials posted on Facebook that Hannah M. Boles, 30, has not been in contact with friends or family since Sunday, and was last seen in the area of Clark and First Street.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- It's that time of year. Daylight saving is ending in the next few days. WCIA talked to some healthcare professionals to get some tips for you as the season approaches. Officials say the change can impact your stress and can lead to sleep disruption. Now, it's time to adjust your sleep
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Village of Savoy has found a new developer for its “Downtown Savoy” project that’s been in the works for more than a year. This past summer, the original developer backed out after failing to meet certain financial benchmarks, according to Savoy Village Administrator Andy Quarnstrom. Now…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Harvest season is just about over and next on the farm calendar is bookwork season. Despite all the financial ups and downs this year, help is available for farmers from their local farm business management office. The University of Illinois FBFM is in all Illinois counties and has expanded…
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- After a day shelter which served people experiencing homelessness closed earlier this month, the City of Decatur is proposing a potential solution. The Oasis Day and Resource Center served the Decatur community for 26 years. In a news conference -- held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Decatur Civic…
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) - Mahomet-Seymour swimmer Raegan O'Donnell was named the WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week on Thursday. O'Donnell has been dominant in her junior season, winning nearly every individual race she has competed in during the fall of 2026. She follows the footsteps of her sister, Talynn, who won WCIA 3…
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Mahomet-Seymour School District has a referendum on the ballot asking for a new middle school as the population in the village continues to grow. Officials said it's time to build a new junior high school. After months of discussion and community feedback, the district has another chance on…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Highly anticipated seasons for Illinois men's and women's basketball are just around the corner. The WCIA 3 Your Illini Nation team previews both teams and the road to return trips to the NCAA Tournament. Sports Director Glenn Kinley and Courtney Layne Brewer break down Illinois’ returning…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Danville woman was sentenced to a brief prison sentence after federal prosecutors said she failed to comply with a subpoena to testify at a trial last year. Officials from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois said Shaylynn Kight, 25 was sentenced earlier this week to…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Illinois Extension is offering a chance to dispose of outdated pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns by recycling and composting them. And that starts with smashing them. Illinois Extension is hosting a series of events throughout the state to smash pumpkins and then compost them. This project is in…
THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) -- After Thomasboro firefighters responded to several field fires this week, the chief is sharing how people can help first responders out. Chief Paul Cundiff said farmers working in the fields should have a fire extinguisher with them, and they should know their location or address in case of…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Normally, you see U of I's athletic director standing at the podium, taking questions from journalists. But on Thursday, he changed things up and met with some of the biggest fans of the orange and blue. Josh Whitman was at ClarkLindsey in Urbana. He talked about everything from recent Illini…
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Springfield man was identified as the victim of a deadly crash that happened south of Effingham early Wednesday morning. The crash happened on I-57 approximately eight miles south of Effingham. Kim Rhodes, the Effingham County coroner, said Illinois State Police responded to a…
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- More than $6 million is coming to Lake Decatur and will be spent on agricultural conservation practices, the City of Decatur announced Thursday. Decatur said the $6.72 million is coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2026 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). With the…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- An upcoming renovation project at the Champaign City Building aims to modernize it and improve accessibility and security. The City of Champaign announced that a 10-month renovation of the building will begin on Nov. 10. Approved by City Council on Sept. 1, the $2.8 million project will…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Happy National Cat Day from WCIA! We want you to help us celebrate your favorite feline friends by submitting photos to this link. Check out some of the purrfect photos we've already received from viewers across Central Illinois:
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- A series of confirmed ICE operations in Central Illinois resulted in the arrests of 21 undocumented immigrants, including those with criminal histories. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to WCIA that ICE agents conducted "targeted operations" in Springfield and Peoria between…
ONARGA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A call for help in Iroquois County took a dangerous turn when the Sheriff's Police said a man charged deputies with a knife, leading one of them to open fire. Illinois State Police is now investigating. The Iroquois County Sheriff's Police said in a news release that Wednesday evening, deputies…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois men's basketball picked up a win on Wednesday night in the team's final exhibition game of the season. The Illini beat University of Illinois-Chicago 101-66. Illinois was short-handed in the win, as Andrej Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and David Mirkovic all missed the game due to…
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- A domestic violence situation Tuesday led to a Decatur woman making her first court appearance the next day. 29-year-old Haley Tobin appeared in front of a judge Wednesday. She is accused of stabbing her 31-year-old boyfriend in his shoulder and neck, just before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Aggravated…
An East Peoria woman was arrested in connection with a drug-induced homicide investigation following a fatal overdose in LeRoy.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Bradley man who was arrested and accused of multiple sex crimes may have additional victims throughout the state, including in Champaign, Decatur and Watseka, according to the Illinois State Police. 46-year-old Michael L. Wiggins was arrested on a warrant on Oct. 28, 2026 for 26…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A space that community members can go to play pickleball in Champaign is doubling in size this weekend. The courts at the large complex on John Street near Centennial High School first opened back in 2022. Since then, demand for the sport has grown and the park district started making changes
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A former police officer facing child pornography charges in Douglas County pleaded not guilty during his latest appearance in court. Shaun D. Meredith, 45, was in court on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing in the case against him. Court records indicate that, after hearing sworn testimony and…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A new outdoor activity is aiming to bring people out in the Champaign area. The park district is spreading the word about its first-ever archery range. It's located at Dodds Park near Parkland College. The range is complete with four targets varying in distance as well as a turf section to
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Sometimes, getting students to school is as simple as having a place for them to wait for the bus when the weather gets cold. With the help of several area organizations, Ivanhoe Estates -- an Urbana mobile home community -- might be getting a bus shelter in the near future. The
CUNNINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WCIA) -- If you live in Champaign or Cunningham townships, this question will be on your 2026 general election ballot next Tuesday: "Shall the state of Illinois repeal amendments to the Illinois pension code that penalize American businesses for boycotting the state of Israel?" Champaign…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- No one is hurt after a vacant house in Urbana caught fire Wednesday morning. The fire happened in the area of Hill Street and Lincoln Avenue. Steve Doggett, Urbana's Fire Chief, said firefighters were dispatched just before noon for a report of smoke in the area; they were informed that a
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Authorities in Springfield are looking to the public for help after two women reported that their wallets were stolen and more than $6,000 in fraudulent purchases were made. According to the Sangamon and Menard County Crime Stoppers, the victims reported their wallets were stolen while…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- State Rep. Carol Ammons has filed a motion to dismiss her federal indictment, arguing, among other things, that the counts "fail to state claims and violate federalism and due process principles." Ammons filed the motion through her attorneys on Friday. Facing eight counts of wire fraud, one of…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Operation Honor Guard, a nonprofit supporting veterans, is calling on Central Illinois businesses to support their mission. The organization raises money to provide military funeral services for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. During those ceremonies, the American flag is folded 13…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Operation Honor Guard, a nonprofit supporting veterans, is calling on Central Illinois businesses to support their mission. The organization raises money to provide military funeral services for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. During those ceremonies, the American flag is folded 13…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Springfield Police Lieutenant will be placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. The Springfield Police Department said in a public release online that it was made aware last week that the Illinois State Police arrested Lieutenant…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- One Central Illinois police department is championing a special kind of approach to law enforcement. The Urbana Police Department prides themselves in being a data driven department. "I am a huge data nerd. I live in spreadsheets," Melissa Hendrian, the crime analyst at the Urbana Police…
UPDATE at 2 p.m. OREANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The woman arrested after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in Macon County on Tuesday will be detained pre-trial. 29-year-old Haley Tobin made her first court appearance on Wednesday, where she was denied pretrial release. Originally, the Macon County Sheriff's Office said that…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) - High school volleyball playoffs are just getting underway in the state of Illinois, while boys' soccer's postseason is just a few rounds away from state. Tuesday night saw IHSA volleyball regional semifinals continue, after the first batch on Monday. Plus, boys' soccer sectional semifinals…
IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A 35-year-old man was arrested after the Iroquois County Sheriff's Police conducted a "controlled buy" of cocaine, authorities said. In a news release sent to WCIA Tuesday evening, Sheriff Clinton Perzee said Imanuel Wilson of Sheldon has been charged with delivery of cocaine (between…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A state bill has been filed that would create a path to financial relief for communities across 15 Illinois counties impacted by widespread storms in August, after FEMA denied the state disaster relief three weeks ago. Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) introduced the bill. He said he…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Concerned parents spoke out at the Monday night Champaign School District board meeting, sounding the alarm on proposed English curriculum changes. The district is using a method called "Tracking" when they place students in AP courses. Some teachers and parents said they don't agree with the…
SPRINGIFLED, Ill. (WCIA) -- In Sangamon County, the Curve Inn is set to open its doors eight months after a large fire nearly burned it to the ground. In February, WCIA reported the roof of the popular Springfield bar and music venue collapsed after the beer garden went up in flames. Following a lengthy rebuilding