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Convicted murderers get 60, 55 years for 2025 Champaign shooting

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two men were sentenced in Champaign County court to spend decades behind bars for shooting and killing a man last year. 33-year-old Tyson Moore of Champaign and 38-year-old DeAndre Newbill of Urbana were in court on Monday to learn their fates after a jury convicted them in September. Both men were […]

Urbana, IL · 4h

WCIA

UPDATE: 4 juveniles arrested, 3 guns found after incident near Barnes & Noble in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department has shared more information about what led to the large police presence near the Barnes and Noble Saturday afternoon. According to a spokesperson for the department, Champaign Police used Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to find a stolen vehicle. They discovered it was near the intersection […]

Champaign, IL · 2d

WCIA

Vermilion Co. Coroner ID’s Catlin woman killed in motorcycle accident

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Genie Appelman. The original version reflected an incorrect spelling provided by the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office. VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Catlin woman was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. Jane McFadden, Vermilion County Coroner, said 43-year-old Genie M. Appelman […]

Vermilion County, IL · 1d

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“Illinois Lost to Purdue… Enough Said”: Fans Push Back on Bret Bielema After Illinois Coach’s Bold SEC Claim

There has been a lot of chatter about SEC teams usually ranking a lot higher than other teams despite having the same record or worse, and Illinois head coach Bret Bielema threw some shade at the conference. After their 24-13 win over Nebraska on Friday, the Fighting Illini head coach noted that with a 6-3 record, his team might have been in the top 15 if Illinois was in the SEC.

Champaign, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

Update: Illinois vs. Texas Tech basketball betting line, over/under and point spread

Illinois basketball opens as a slight favorite against Texas Tech

Lubbock, TX · 1d

WCIA

Two dogs die in weekend Mattoon fire

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two dogs died in Mattoon when their home caught fire over the weekend. The fire happened in the area of 6th Street and Richmond Avenue. Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss said in a news release that firefighters were dispatched at 9:39 a.m. on Sunday for a possible fire in a duplex. The […]

Mattoon, IL · 11h

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Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeking assistance regarding a retail theft

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. On September 20 around 4:40 p.m., a man entered Best Buy at 2117 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign. The man grabbed a desktop gaming computer, monitor, and two headsets then walked right out the front doors with them. He made no attempt to stop and pay for the items before getting away with stolen merchandise valued at nearly $3,000.

Champaign County, IL · 13h

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Route 133 closed near Paris after semi-truck crashes, spills grain

EDGAR COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Route 133 is currently closed near Paris after a truck carrying grain rolled over Monday morning. The crash happened at 10097 Route 133, west of Paris. Officials with the Illinois State Police said the semi was the only vehicle involved in the crash and the driver was transported to an area hospital with injuries.

Paris, IL · 7h

Country Herald

Champaign County, IL: License Plate Cameras Help Catch 4 Juveniles

Automated license plate readers help locate stolen vehicle before crash and four juvenile arrests.

Daily Illini

CPD arrests four juveniles in stolen vehicle incident

The Champaign Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Marketview and Anthony drives and arrested four suspects, according to an email statement CPD sent to The Daily Illini. CPD used Automated License Plate Reader technology to locate the vehicle, which was...

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Treat Yourself To The Best Meals In Illinois At These 7 Incredible Small Town Restaurants

Searching for the best meals in Illinois at incredible small town restaurants worth visiting?. These 7 restaurants serve amazing food and create memories that last long after the last bite!. 1. Moonshine Store (Martinsville) The sign out front says “Welcome to Moonshine, Population 3,” and if that doesn’t make you...

Illinois · 1d

WCIA

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Crews respond to flooded streets in Urbana following water main break

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Crews responded to a large water main break that flooded parts of Urbana Sunday morning. Video courtesy of Boston Rollins According to Illinois American Water, the water main break happened around the 900 block of South Country Squire Drive. Customers were first notified of the break around 9:20 a.m., Illinois American […]

Urbana, IL · 1d

Writing Illini

Illinois football running back room takes another brutal injury hit with Javari Barnett

The Illinois football team pulled off a win over Nebraska in Champaign but lost a promising piece of their offense in Javari Barnett to an apparent lower leg injury.

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My Journal Courier

Calhoun beats Tuscola to reach IHSA Class 1A quarterfinals

Calhoun beat Tuscola 22-6 behind a goal-line stand and late interception to advance to the IHSA Class 1A state quarterfinals.

Tuscola, IL · 1d

Writing Illini

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Illinois football vs. UCLA: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, announcers, & more

Illinois football has a chance to knock off a top 10 opponent in UCLA on Friday night.

Champaign, IL · 14h

WCIA

Illinois approves capacity increase at Carle Hospital in Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The State of Illinois has approved an increase in capacity at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, according to a Carle spokesperson. In July, Carle proposed an increase of 16 inpatient beds and the addition of a 22-station observational unit totaling a cost of more than $34 million. A Carle spokesperson said […]

Urbana, IL · 2d

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Doors Closing hits The Space with Leeloh

On Friday, November 6, The Space got a show from two incredible Illinois bands. Opening for Doors Closing, a Chicago-based alt rock band, was Leeloh—twee pop from right here in Champaign. This was my first time seeing Leeloh, and they did not disappoint. They opened their set with two...

Champaign, IL · 7h

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St. Joseph to consider expanded restaurant liquor sales, gaming hours

The St. Joseph Village Board will consider an ordinance Nov. 10 that would allow restaurants with Class R liquor licenses to sell alcohol from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. and establish operating hours for their video gaming terminals. The proposed ordinance would amend the village’s liquor-control code for Class R...

St Joseph, IL · 1d

armchairillini.com

Illinois Basketball Recruiting: Lithuanian Big Man Ignas Stombergas Visits Illini

Illinois basketball is continuing to build its international recruiting pipeline, and one of Europe’s most intriguing young frontcourt prospects recently got a firsthand look at what Brad Underwood’s program has to offer. Ignas Stombergas, an 18-year-old Lithuanian big man ranked No. 10 among European prospects, visited Champaign on...

Champaign, IL · 2d

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Illinois women obliterate Southern, 99-28

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Fighting Illini left no room for Southern to catch up Saturday. After a shaky first half in its first game, No. 23 Illinois dominated Southern from start to finish in a 99-28 victory on Saturday at State Farm Center. The victory came on the 30th anniversary celebration of the 1996-97 Illini’s first Big Ten championship.