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Popular St. Joseph restaurant catches fire
ST JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — A popular restaurant caught fire in St. Joseph Thursday night. Around 8:30 p.m. at the Ribcage, located at the corner of North Main and East Warren Streets, spectators lined up outside to watch firefighters extinguish the flames, trying to save the restaurant. One witness at the restaurant said the fire […]
U of I sends warning message on ‘unlawful,’ ‘impermissible conduct’ during protest
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois’ administration has issued a statement on Friday’s pro-Palestinian protest, asking community members to stay away from the protest site and warning of consequences for the protestors who continue to demonstrate. Chancellor Robert Jones and Vice Chancellor John Coleman sent a Massmail to students explaining that the protest […]
Protestors speak out on 17-hour-long U of I demonstration
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A pro-Palestine protest on the University of Illinois campus began early Friday morning with no planned end. Demonstrators said they would leave when their demands were met or when they were forced to leave. It all started at 5 a.m. when students pitched tents near Alma Mater as part of an […]
Urbana PD search for armed robbery suspect
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) — The Urbana Police Department is on the lookout for an armed robbery suspect. On Friday, a man entered a business in the 1500 block of N. Cunningham Ave around 2:37 p.m. and demanded money from the cashier. He was wearing a mask and dark clothing. He displayed a firearm and the cashier gave him an unknown amount of cash.
Urbana Police chase results in three arrests, one person still at-large
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Three juveniles are under arrest in Urbana after police said they led officers on a car chase through town Thursday evening. Another person who was in the car is still on the run. Officials with the Urbana Police Department said that just before 7 p.m., a Patrol Sergeant witnessed a car […]
Friday Illinois 5K cancelled due to UIUC protest
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Race officials have decided to cancel the Friday night 5K in Champaign-Urbana due to an escalating demonstration on the University of Illinois campus. “At 5:30 p.m., it was determined that we would need to cancel tonight’s 5K event. We will do everything possible to hold a 5K event in the near […]
Pro-Palestine protestors disperse, prepare to meet again Saturday
UPDATE at 10:52 p.m. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — After a long day of protesting, the demonstrators are leaving, according to WCIA reporters on the scene. The protestors say they will be reconvening early tomorrow morning at the Spurlock Museum on campus to continue the demonstrations. UPDATE at 10 p.m. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Despite the […]
Calumet City man charged with attempted murder in February shooting in Champaign
URBANA — A Calumet City man has been ordered to remain in jail ahead of his trial on charges of attempted murder for allegedly shooting his cousin multiple times in February in Champaign. Champaign County Judge Brett Olmstead ruled Thursday that Allen Williams, 32, must remain in jail after...
Urbana man accused of breaking in to home, stealing television, other items
URBANA — An Urbana man was arraigned on charges that accuse him of breaking into a home last week and stealing a television, generator and 20 pairs of shoes. Champaign County Judge Brett Olmstead ruled that Eric Knight, 32, may await his pending trial outside of jail after he was charged last week with one count of residential burglary.
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To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. Kati Anderson has been a waitress at The Wheelhouse in St. Joseph since it opened seven years ago, but she also got into bartending a year later.
Urbana schools to pay over $200K in age discrimination lawsuit
CHICAGO (WAND) — Urbana School District No. 116 has agreed to pay $206,301 as part of the settlement for an age discrimination lawsuit. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said that the Urbana School District limited the salary increases of Charles Koplinski and a group of other teachers over the age of 45 because of their age, due to a provision of a collective bargaining agreement between the school district and the union representing teachers, Urbana Education Association IEA-NEA.
Eastern Illinois Foodbank | Stamp Out Hunger Drive
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Last year, the Stamp Out Hunger Drive provided more than 27,000 meals to our neighbors facing food insecurity. Joining ciLiving with details on this year’s drive from the Eastern Illinois Food Bank is communication and engagement manager, Sophie Becker. Stamp Out Hunger Drive is...
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