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Rantoul family wakes up to tree destroying mobile home
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Parts of Central Illinois woke up to damage from the previous night’s severe weather on Wednesday morning. Heavy winds swept across some of the area Tuesday night causing damage. In Rantoul, heavy winds caused a tree to snap and fall over onto a mobile home. The family was sleeping inside when […]
COMMIT: Illini land Division-II transfer tight end Carson Goda
Illinois is adding more proven college production at tight end. Division-II star Carson Goda, a transfer from Saint Anselm College, committed to Illinois on Monday following an official visit to campus. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound tight end and Bradenton (Fla.) native has one season of eligibility remaining. Goda was previously committed...
West Nile virus found in dead bird in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN — Local health officials are asking the community to take steps to reduce their chance of being bitten by mosquitos, as a bird from Champaign County has tested positive for West Nile virus. “I would stress the fact that West Nile virus is here every summer,” said Jacob...
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 […]
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Recruiting best young U.S. talent
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team and college basketball at large:. Morez Johnson Jr. was one of five...
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 […]
Community Spotlight: Waste Not sustainability event
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Environmental Stewards is a sustainability organization that aims to reduce waste and pollution through material management solutions. This Friday, they’ll be hosting an event to discuss ways of cutting down on waste. CCES President Dominique Gilbert came on WCIA 3 News at Noon to talk about the event […]
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...
A Gift to the Dead: Memorial Stadium on Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day, all. We begin Illinois Week by celebrating this holiday, by honoring those that fought, that paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country. To paraphrase President Kennedy, a nation reveals itself not only by the people it produces, but by the people it remembers. To those OTE readers who served, we thank you. To those who lost friends, loved ones, family, we join you in mourning and honoring your heroes. And today, we remember the 189 individuals named on each of the limestone columns that line the exterior of Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
Foodmobile road-tripping through Champaign Co. this June
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Foodbank Foodmobile will be hitting the road on June 4 and 14 to help bring healthy food to underserved areas of Champaign County. Specific sites and times for each town are listed here. The Foodmobile will pay a visit to southern Champaign County on June 4 and northern on June 14. […]
One dead, another hurt after overnight Champaign shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Rantoul man is dead and another is hurt after a shooting in Champaign early Sunday morning. Police arrived just before 2 a.m. at a business parking lot near the intersection North Mattis and Bradley Avenues. There, they found evidence of gunfire but no witnesses in the area. Meanwhile, two victims […]
Fast-rising SG Ian Miletic talks potential summer visits to Marquette and Illinois; updates recruitment
Ian Miletic has made big waves this summer on the UAA Next Circuit. He is leading his Illinois Wolves program with 12.1 points on 2.3 threes made per game. He is also adding 4.1 rebounds. “I create off my shot,” Miletic told On3. “I create for my teammates, I like to create off closeouts, and […] The post Fast-rising SG Ian Miletic talks potential summer visits to Marquette and Illinois; updates recruitment appeared first on On3.
Extension to Illinois utility assistance program heads to Pritzker’s desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A proposal in the Illinois statehouse to make sure a program that helps people with their power bill doesn’t go away now awaits a signature from the Governor. It’s the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and it’s designed to help lower income people pay for energy services like their heat bill. […]
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