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Harvest Moon Drive-In now offering truck beds for cozy movie-viewing
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In in Gibson City is giving visitors a new experience. You can now rent pick-up truck beds to watch a movie. One is stationed at each screen near the concessions and restrooms, and costs $35. That includes a comfy air mattress and the use of a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Two boys, 11 and 13, charged in Pontiac shooting
Two boys were arrested after reports of gunfire in Pontiac last week. According to the police report, Pontiac police officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of East Howard Street near Jaycee Park just before 8 p.m. Officers arrived on scene and saw a group of juveniles walking in...
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, […]
Top of the Morning, May 16, 2024
Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. REO Speedwagon’s Bruce Hall jumped at the chance to help the Champaign County chapter of the 100 Club of Illinois. “My band, we don’t always think about playing,” he said during Wednesday appearances on our...
Man dead, woman airlifted after Iroquois County crash
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — A Cissna Park man is dead and an Ashkum woman is hurt after a crash in Iroquois County on Monday morning. Just before 9:40 a.m., Iroquois County Sheriff’s Deputies, Crescent EMS, and Watseka Fire arrived at the scene in rural Watseka. Authorities said the accident happened at the 1600 East and […]
Five hospitalized following Champaign Co. crash
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Sunday afternoon crash in Champaign County left five people hurt, State Police said. State Troopers responded to a two-car crash around 3:18 p.m. on Sunday. It happened on U.S. Route 136 near County Road 900 East. Four people were taken to a local area hospital, and one person was […]
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