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Loda officials work to improve intersection after deadly crash
LODA, Ill. (WCIA) — Last month, a deadly car accident left two Central Illinois women dead. Now, the Village of Loda officials and the Illinois Department of Transportation are working to fix the troublesome intersection where it all happened. The accident happened at the intersection of Oak and Washington Streets. The trouble with the intersection […]
Man found dead in parked car at Champaign gas station
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Coroner’s office is investigating the death of a man found at a gas station in Champaign. 45-year-old Jason Oakes of Mahomet was found dead Wednesday afternoon in a parked car at the Circle K Gas Station at 2315 W. Springfield Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Champaign Police said Oakes […]
Results: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series At Fairbury Speedway
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series made its second-ever visit to the popular Fairbury American Legion Speedway on Saturday, marking race No. 19 on the tour this year. Devin Moran earned his richest payday of the season to date — $30,000 to be exact — by leading 34 of the 60 laps and holding off Ricky Thornton Jr.'s bid a fourth straight series victory.
Rantoul man arrested in connection to April shooting death
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office announced that a Rantoul man is now in custody in connection to a deadly shooting last month. Authorities determined that two Rantoul men, 24-year-old Jonalberto Guadalupe Sanchez and 32-year-old Argenis Rincon, were in an argument over a previous relationship. On April 15, the two agreed […]
Moran Returns to Lucas Oil Victory Lane with $30,000 Win at Fairbury
FAIRBURY, IL – Devin Moran regained the lead from Jason Feger on lap 45 and went on to win the FALS Spring Shootout – Presented by Titan Industries on Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway. Moran collected $30,000 for his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season.
Champaign County Forest Preserve to improve accessibility with new projects
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Forest Preserve has some new projects that’ll make enjoying nature more accessible. They’re installing a new accessible kayak launch at the Homer Lake Forest Preserve. This will make it easier for people with mobility issues or others to keep their kayaks steady. They’re also focusing on expanding park […]
Worker hurt in equipment accident at Paxton grain elevator
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A worker at a Paxton grain elevator was hurt on Monday following an accident involving a skid loader. The accident happened at Ludlow Cooperative’s facility in Paxton Monday morning. David Kaeding, Chief Deputy of the Ford County Sheriff’s Office, said the incident was initially reported to be a grain entrapment, but […]
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