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Chronic wasting disease found in Ford County deer: IDNR
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging deer populations in Ford County. CWD is a terminal disease that impacts the brains of white-tailed deer. It was first discovered in Northern Illinois near Roscoe in 2002, and has since spread to 21 counties across […]
Two Illinois drive-in theaters nominated for Best in US competition
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Gibson City’s beloved Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre is currently in second place for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the Top 10 Best Drive-Ins. They are encouraging more votes to become number one. Currently, another Illinois drive-in — the Skyview Drive-In in Belleville — is in the […]
Gibson City soybean factory back to full operation after fire
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — After a fire at a soybean dryer facility in Ford County last month, the company says the plant is fully operational. International Flavors & Fragrances, the owner of the soybean plant, said the site was reopened within two days and back to full operation by April 26. All equipment affected […]
Gifford prepares for upcoming events including community celebration and Sesquicentennial
GIFFORD, Ill. (WCIA) – On this week’s Meet the Mayor segment, we invited on Gifford Village President Adam Pannbacker to talk about upcoming events. On Saturday June 29th, there will be the Community Celebration with a 5k run, parade, and other festivities going on downtown and at Emord Memorial Park. “It all brings the community […]
U.S. Air Force investigating chemicals from P-FAS on Chanute Air Force Base
RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) - The Village of Rantoul met with the U.S. Air Force to address chemicals known as P-FAS. P-FAS is a group of chemicals that are used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil stains, grease, and water. If exposed, you may face immune or thyroid issues.
Top of the Morning, May 1, 2024
On Wednesdays, we’ll introduce the students who make up Year 8 of High School Confidential, powered by Danville Area Community College. Next up: Paxton-Buckley-Loda senior Becca Lackey. Follow her on Snapchat (@becca.lackeyyy), X (@RebeccaL_06) and Instagram (@beccalackeyyy). A series of medical setbacks has made for a challenging senior year....
Injuries reported after I-57 crash in Champaign County: ISP
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Injuries were reported after a car accident on Interstate 57 in Champaign County. Two cars were involved in the crash on southbound I-57, north of the Illini Prairie Rest Stop. It happened near 4:30 p.m. Officials with the Illinois State Police said a Ford Fusion rear-ended a Kia Soul, resulting […]
Harvest Moon Drive-In hosting Craft and Vendor Show this weekend
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Harvest Moon Drive-In Theatre in Gibson City is hosting their 4th Annual Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday. More than 80 vendors will be posted up at the venue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free, including free parking. Food will also be offered […]
Sergeant Chris Darr reflects on career in law enforcement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Sergeant Chris Darr’s perception of his job at the sheriff’s office has changed a lot over his 21 year career. “It started off that I wanted to just catch bad guys,” Darr said. I wanted to take as many people to jail was possible.” Since then, he’s learned a lot of […]
Teacher of the Week: Marissa Brewer, English, Mahomet-Seymour Middle School
Email nominations to Anthony Zilis to azilis@news-gazette.com. Seeing her daughter in and around school as Tuscola’s middle school library aide, Marissa Brewer’s mother had an inkling she’d see her studious daughter back in the classroom as a teacher one day. For the last 10 years, that prediction...
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