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Paxton’s First Friday’s concert series fully announced
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) – The First Friday’s concert series is fully underway in Paxton. May 3rd was the first performance featuring the Everingham-Pittman Band, a classic rock band featuring songs from the 70’s and 80’s. The concert series takes place on the first Friday of every month, hence its namesake. The following is the lineup […]
Gordyville USA sold to new owners
GIFFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — Gordyville USA is officially under new ownership after nearly two years on the market. A broker for the sale confirmed the transaction was completed Wednesday. The Hannagan Family thanked the community’s loyalty and enthusiasm for the event center over the years. “As we pass the torch to the new owners, we […]
Casting service seeking movie extras in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – A film casting service will be looking for background actors in Champaign County throughout this weekend. Amidst an ongoing effort to bring more movie productions to Central Illinois, Bokeh Background Casting is hosting two open casting calls for two upcoming films. The calls will place actors into a talent pool, […]
Downtown Paxton gets history-filled, interactive sign
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Paxton has unveiled this new sign in their downtown to welcome and greet residents and visitors as they drive in from the south. Paxton resident Nate Grice, designed and painted the faces to pay homage to the city’s landmarks. Each letter of the sign represents a specific part […]
ISP arrests Warren County man accused of domestic battery, intimidation
WARREN COUNTY, Ind. — A West Lebanon man is facing domestic battery and other felony charges after being arrested by Indiana State Police Tuesday morning. Perry Elliott, 60, was arrested by ISP troopers on High Street in the town of West Lebanon following an investigation into a woman Elliott allegedly battered and intimidated inside a […]
Livingston Co. town flooded by heavy rainfall
CHATSWORTH, Ill. (WCIA) — Parts of the Livingston County town of Chatsworth are underwater after the town got almost five inches of rain over the last few days. Photos sent to WCIA from Bruce Sanders show streets and yards flooded by rainwater. Sanders’ said his home has water inside and does not have any power. […]
IHSA girls' track and field state notes: Russell, Lucht thrive in multiple ways
CHARLESTON — Salt Fork senior Macie Russell and Milford/Cissna Park sophomore Addison Lucht entered Thursday’s Class 1A girls’ state track and field prelims with the common goal of making the finals in their respective events. They left with a decision to make. Russell and Lucht take the...
May 14, 7:30 PM Weather Forecast Update-Quick Look at the Now to Summer Outlook.....
Rainfall totals today very from only trace to 0.10" in the north to up to 1.46" in the south. Up to 2" fell yesterday in Newton & Jasper counties & up to 1.30" in Benton County. Greater Lafayette totals run 0.03-0.35" northwest to southeast. However, once again, the big, flooding...
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