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Rantoul man dies following Sunday domestic incident
RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) — A 28-year-old Rantoul man died Sunday after being shot during a domestic incident, authorities said. According to Champaign County Coroner Steve Thuney, Robert McKinney Jr. was pronounced dead in the critical care unit at Carle Foundation Hospital at 7:51 a.m. Sunday. McKinney was shot in...
Woman fighting lung cancer gets $15K surprise at Gifford’s Race for a Cure
GIFFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — This weekend’s barrel race at Gordyville USA slowed down to help someone in need. Race for a Cure brought the community together to compete against a common foe: cancer. The entire race weekend was dedicated to one woman. People bought T-shirts and more to help support cancer patient Tori White. “Runnin’ […]
2,000 Central Illinoisans lose power in Friday storms
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — At one point Friday, nearly 2,000 people across Central Illinois were without power because of the severe weather. It’s something many people in Rossville are used to. They say it comes with summer storms in rural areas. “If some weather is up here, the power can go at any minute. That’s […]
Kicking off Our Town 2024: Looking back on Hoopeston’s history
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — This week kicks off WCIA’s summer-long Our Town series. We are taking the evening shows on the road every other Friday and traveling across Central Illinois to tell the stories of what makes our area unique. We start the 2024 season in Hoopeston with a look back on their history. Thomas […]
Danville man convicted of murdering uncle, two others
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A 22-year-old man from Danville faces life in prison after a Vermilion County jury convicted him on Friday of murdering three men in their 60s, including his uncle, four years ago. The Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office said that after a week-long trial, 22-year-old Cloanger Robinson was found guilty of murdering […]
Congregants mull loss of Penfield Catholic church services
PENFIELD — Julianne Hedrick saw many in the St. Lawrence congregation bow their heads Saturday evening when their parish priest delivered the news: Penfield’s sole Catholic church (est. 1898) would soon hold its last services. While members of the church in the close-knit Champaign County town of less...
Athletes of the Week: Seals sprints to state, Lucht pulls off full day of competition
The votes are in. Powered by Copper Creek Contractors, Preston Seals of the Rantoul boys’ track and field team and Addison Lucht of the Milford/Cissna Park softball and girls’ track and field teams are this week’s winners. Here they are, in their own words, with their biggest supporters — their teammates:
UPDATE: Power restored for hundreds across Central Illinois
Update on 5/25 at 11:30 a.m. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After widespread power outages swept thousands of households in Illinois Friday evening, service has been restored for most. Nearly 1,000 Vermilion County residents experienced power outages Friday evening — a number that is now down to just 2. As of Saturday, outages in Illinois as […]
Ice Cream in a Bag | Ag in the Classroom
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey is in the kitchen with Sarah Kaper of the Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation to learn about how easy it is to make ice cream in a bag at home! Item recommendation: Soft Shell Ice Cream Ball Get more resources and information on the Champaign County Ag in the Classroom website. Connect with the Champaign […]
Openings delayed for two Central IL pools ahead of Memorial Day weekend
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A couple Central Illinois pools won’t open this weekend after dealing with setbacks. Board President Denver Piatt of the Paxton Park District said they have been without a recreation director and the pool isn’t ready. He said they’re finishing up staffing certifications, and they need to get the pool cleaned before […]
$5M expansion coming to Rantoul elementary school
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Teachers and students in Rantoul are rejoicing — and not because summer is almost here. They’re excited for a $5 million project that will expand not only Pleasant Acres Elementary School, but also their pre-K programs. The Rantoul School District is using bonds and a 1% sales tax from the county. […]
Intersection of High Cross Road and Airport Road in Urbana to be closed
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The intersection of High Cross Road and Airport Road in Urbana will be closed starting Tuesday, May 28, 8 a.m. The intersection will be closed for about one week, for new culvert installation. There will be no marked detour. Drivers are asked to use alternate...
Sheriff’s Office searching for Savoy car burglars
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office needs help in finding two car burglary suspects in Savoy. On Tuesday at around 2:15 a.m., the individuals broke into several cars on Lyndhurst Drive and stole items. Authorities said the victim’s cars appeared to be unlocked. No cars were damaged in the burglaries. The suspects […]
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