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Motorcyclist killed in Champaign crash identified by coroner
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Champaign Thursday night has been identified by the coroner. Champaign Police were called to the intersection of University and Fourth St. at 10:06 p.m. They found a 19-year-old Indiana man who had been thrown from his motorcycle following a crash with the car.
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 […]
Champaign County State’s Attorney consulted prior to police action at protest, says she is prepared to prosecute
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — More law enforcement agencies are responding to a large encampment on University of Illinois campus, and the Champaign County State’s Attorney said they have her support. As of 6:30 p.m., no arrests have been made, despite multiple confrontations between protestors at the Alma Mater Statue and law enforcement. If arrests are […]
Urbana Police searching for armed robber
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Police are asking for the public’s help in contributing to the arrest of an armed robber who stole money from an Urbana business Friday afternoon. Around 2:37 p.m., a man entered an unnamed business wearing dark clothes and a mask. He revealed he had a gun and demanded the cashier give […]
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 […]
Danville Quaker Oats workers greenlight new severance package
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Former Quaker Oats union employees in Danville recently voted on a new severance package. More than 400 employees attended the meeting. 98.2% of those former workers voted yes for the new benefits. Former employee Darrin Maloney said the new package was way better than the one before. “Anywhere from six months […]
Two workers who lost their lives on the job to be honored at Champaign park memorial
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign community is coming together this Sunday to honor two local workers who lost their lives while on the job. Both Brandon Hardway, aged 45, and Kevin Pellum, aged 40, will be recognized in the ceremony, taking place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at Dodds Park in Champaign. […]
Danville students find new opportunities in AVID program
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Students at Mark Denman Elementary school in Danville got to take part in career day Friday. It’s part of their AVID program to help kids find more opportunities. It’s college and career Advancement Via Individual Determination Day also known as AVID Day. And Mark Denman Elementary School’s motto is empowering students […]
Urbana Fire Department recognizes cardiac arrest rescue during Illinois Marathon
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two local firefighters are being recognized for their success in rescuing an Illinois Marathon participant who went into cardiac arrest during a race Saturday morning. According to a release, around 9:30 a.m., Calvin Kerns of the Urbana Fire Department and Sean Manuel of the Champaign Fire Department were dispatched to Meadowbrook […]
Champaign man accused of climbing into second story window to attack woman
URBANA — A Champaign man was arraigned on charges that allege he climbed through the second story window of a woman who has an order of protection against him and bit her on the leg. Champaign County Judge Brett Olmstead ruled that Deion D. Williams, 29, must await his...
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 […]
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