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A Goldendoodle is the newest staff member at Champaign County Child Advocacy Center
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – There’s a new member at the Champaign County Child Advocacy Center, who’s bringing his canine smile into his new role. Cooper, an 8-month-old Goldendoodle, will be a full-time comfort dog for the center. He also serves as the new mascot for the CU Sunrise Rotary Club, who has chosen to sponsor […]
Mahomet Soda Fest bubbles over with fizzy fun
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — Central Illinois soda and pop enthusiasts enjoyed a festival meant for the fizz on Saturday. The Soda Fest saw thousands of people come out to downtown Mahomet. They could sample or buy hundreds of different types of national and local pops. The event also featured music, food trucks, bounce houses, and […]
Vote now for the Daily Leader Athlete of the Week from May 27-June 8
Pontiac softball was the last area athletic team still competing last week, although there were some all-star basketball games taking place. A number of those players provided strong efforts in the postseason that helped PTHS win its first-ever state softball championship. These players make up the list of candidates for the Daily Leader Athlete of the Week honor for the week of May 27-June 8.
Crash reduces I-74 EB to one lane near Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois State Police Troop 7 reports a slowdown in traffic due to a crash on Interstate 74 eastbound at mile marker 166, near Mansfield. The crash occurred around 5:20 and traffic has been reduced to one lane to clear the scene. Drivers should approach the...
The Main Scoop ice cream shop opens new location in Rantoul
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Main Scoop Ice Cream Parlor is opening its fourth Central Illinois location in Rantoul. The Mahomet-based shop quickly became a community staple after first opening its doors in 2021. In 2023, they established two more locations in Monticello and Urbana. Now, The Main Scoop in Rantoul will officially open its […]
CI Kitchen: Katrena Caston Ward, Chef Carla Hall’s 2024 Favorite Chef Challenge contender
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — We’re in the CI Kitchen today with Executive Sous Chef at the Horschradish in Gibson City who is also a contender for Chef Carla Hall’s 2024 Favorite Chef Challenge, it’s Katrena Caston Ward. From Chef Katrena Caston Ward:. Hello, my name...
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