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Tuscola firefighters tour new firehouse with beloved Captain
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Tuscola Fire Department got to tour its new firehouse on Tuesday and they did so with a beloved member of their department. Captain Bill Schweighart has been battling brain cancer since December. After surgery in Chicago, followed by two months of chemotherapy and radiation, he returned home in March. Because […]
Stolen truck found in Illinois, returned to owner in Houston
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – A Houston pharmacist has his truck back after it was stolen and brought up north. Steve Pearson's daughter called him on June 4 and said his green 1996 Silverado wasn't outside of Pearson's Drug Store, where he works. He said he thought a local mechanic...
Douglas County town celebrates their youngest neighbors
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Sunday was Children’s Day, and Arcola is highlighting the little people that make their town so great. Sunday afternoon’s annual event allowed kids to enjoy a day at the park with food, a splashpad and fun houses. People from all across the area spent part of the day at Moore Park. […]
Memorial highway sign honoring fallen soldier to be hung in Oakland
OAKLAND, Ill. (WCIA) — A part of a highway in Coles County will be designated to honor a fallen soldier next month. A section of Illinois Route 133 in Oakland will be named the “Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth Memorial Highway” to honor the Illinois National Guard member and Army Ranger who died in Afghanistan in […]
Bathroom vent fan causes fire in Champaign school
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A bathroom vent fan caused a fire at Next Generation School on Tuesday afternoon. The Champaign Fire Department arrived to the scene at 2:35 p.m. and was able to quickly get the fire under control. A post from the school said that the fire occurred...
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 13 – Jun. 16
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Date: Thursday, June 13th – Sunday, June 16th, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Cerro Gordo.
Public hearing announced to debate Illinois American Water rate increases
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A date has been set to discuss potential water utility bill increases for Champaign-area residents. The Illinois Commerce Commission said they will host a public hearing on July 23 at the Champaign Public Library at 7 p.m. for general rate increases for Illinois American Water. In their January filing, the company […]
Fan behavior at C-U Little League tournament prompts call to police, tournament delay
URBANA — The championship game of an annual C-U Little League baseball tournament for 7- and 8-year-olds will go on despite a weekend incident that drew police and forced organizers to cut a semifinal game short. Julie Palermo, president of the Urbana Little League and coordinator of the Peanut...
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