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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 […]

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Arthur Rotary tours new school construction

ROTARIANS AND GUESTS are shown after touring the school construction site. Pictured are Shannon Cheek, district superintendent, Ben Johnson, ALAH grad 2024, Gene Good, Dave Allen, Randy Rafferty, Rod Randall, Jaime Rafferty, Steffanie Seegmiller, ALAH principal, Marsha Bowyer, Karen Good, Rotary president and Kevin Huffman. Not pictured: Jill Bunker and Clayton Herschberger.

Arthur, IL · 2d

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Champaign discusses emergency plans for city’s homeless population

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — City council discussed a proposal Tuesday night aimed at keeping Champaign’s unsheltered homeless population warm and indoors this winter. Council documents show the “Proposed Winter Emergency Shelter Program” suggests the city use $500,000 of its Homeless Prevention Blueprint fund to pay for 60 hotel or motel rooms. This year’s point-in-time count […]

Champaign, IL · 22h

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Iowa football announces TV channel, kickoff time vs. Illinois

As No. 15 Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) winds down its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, the Hawkeyes revealed the kickoff time and TV channel for its Nov. 21 game at Illinois (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini will kick off at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., at 1:30 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. 🚨 KICK TIME 🚨 Our game at Illinois is set to kick off at 1:30 pm CT on BTN. pic.twitter.com/TJXCwUzZsa — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 9, 2026 This clash against former Hawkeye player and assistant coach Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini is the Hawkeyes' final road game this season and will have significant implications for Iowa 's potential bid for a College Football Playoff appearance. In the previous 79 all-time meetings, Illinois leads the series against Iowa 39-38-2, but the Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 matchups, including its 15-3 victory in 2023. Under Kirk Ferentz's head coaching tenure at Iowa, the Hawkeyes have won 14 of the 18 matchups against the Fighting Illini. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa

Champaign, IL · 1d

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FOUNDATION HONORS A LEGACY OF GIVING.

FOUNDATION HONORS A LEGACY OF GIVING. The Arthur Community Foundation presented the Dick Hein Community Building project with a $10,000 donation to help fund the new building at the fairgrounds. Hein’s lifelong dedication to service, volunteerism, community involvement and bringing people together left a lasting impact on Arthur. Pictured are James Aikman, Arthur Community Foundation representative, Matt Bernius, building committee member, Christy Bernius, Arthur Community Foundation representative, Glen Rhodes, Arthur Community Foundation representative, and Duane Hopkins, building committee member. Photo by Stephanie Wierman.

Arthur, IL · 2d

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Brad Underwood's Key Postgame Quotes After Illinois Basketball's Loss to Texas Tech

Illinois' Underwood, as expected, was very focused on one facet of the game (and for good reason) after the loss

Lubbock, TX · 19h

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Texas Tech Basketball Gets Massive Update Before Illinois Game

Tuesday offers up a massive men’s college basketball matchup between #3 Illinois and #16 Texas Tech. For the Red Raiders, eking out a win over the nation’s third-ranked team won’t be easy. If head coach Grant McCasland is going to pull off an upset, having every weapon...

Lubbock, TX · 2d

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Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeking tips on $3,000 theft

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign Police is looking for tips through Crime Stoppers in finding the person who stole $3,000 worth of merchandise from Best Buy. The theft happened the afternoon of Sept. 20 at the store on Prospect Avenue. Officials said that around 4:48 p.m., a man entered the store and picked out a […]

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You pick 'em | Quarterfinal IHSA football predictions

Last week's football predictions resulted in a tie between DoubleJ and the Sentinel, who both finished a perfect 12-for-12. Ready to join the team of analysts and give us your predictions for our 12 featured games this week? This week's teams include St. Joseph-Ogden, Mahomet-Seymour, IC Catholic, and Quincy. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ST. JOSEPH - Unity's Alex Bromley strips the ball away from St. Joseph-Ogden's Logan Wedig on a third-quarter play during their Class 3A second-round playoff game last Saturday. The Spartans went on to defeated the Rockets 35-21 and advance through the bracket to face undefeated Mt. Carmel. Game time is set for 1:30 pm at Dick Duval Field next Saturday. See last week's second-round predictions Sentinel football playoff leaderboard 1. lg .::. 91.67% 2. Frank .::. 85.71% 3. Cory H - Steamers .::. 83.33% 4. DoubleJ .::. 80.76% 5. SportsMom .::. 75.00% 5. Coltrane .::. 75.00% 5. Cory .::. 75.00% 5. Pigskin Prophet .::. 75.00% 5. Da Bears .::. 75.00% 10. KingsQueen .::. 72.73% 11. The Sentinel .::. 58.33% 12. Hillary .::. 66.67% 13. Ryker Cenzano .::. 50.0% Second-Round Results 1. DoubleJ .::. 12-for-12 1. The Sentinel .::. 12-for-12 3. Frank .::. 10-for-12 3. SportsMom .::. 10-for-12 5.

Seymour, IL · 2d

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How to Watch No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball vs. No. 25 Illinois & Iowa with Previews, Breakdowns, TV Channel

After clinching a share of their fourth-straight Big Ten title, the Huskers return to Lincoln for a three-match home stand to end the regular season.

Lincoln, NE · 12h

WCIA

Champaign Co. men sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy ‘failed to make any money from the scheme’

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (WCIA) — Three men — two of whom are from Champaign County — have been sentenced in a conspiracy to steal checks from the mail and deposit them into fraudulently-opened bank accounts. 25-year-old Isaiah W. Douglas of Champaign was sentenced to 39 months in...

Champaign County, IL · 1d

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‘Purses for a Purpose’ fundraiser draws large amount

STATE REPRESENTATIVE Regan Deering of the 104th District, center, joined in the fun at the Purses for a Purpose fundraiser on October 22 in Atwood. She is joined by coordinators Sue Falk, left, and Ginger Denton. Purses, Purses and Purses, oh my, just which one do I bid on to...

Atwood, IL · 2d

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Second half rally not enough for Illinois, drops first road game

LUBBOCK, Tex. (WCIA) — Illinois cut it to a one-point game in the second half, but was unable to take over after a 20-point halftime deficit, falling on the road to No. 16 Texas Tech. Down 49-29 at the half, Illinois rallied coming out of the locker room, but poor free-throw shooting all game was […]

Champaign, IL · 21h

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Douglas County solidly red despite national ‘blue wave’

DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK Judi Pollock, top right, watches as ballots start to come in last Tuesday evening at the Douglas County courthouse. Photo by David Porter. The blue wave that swept across the country in the midterms caused barely a ripple in Douglas County where voters delivered solid Republican majorities across the board. Still, there were pockets of change from the 2022 midterms.

Douglas County, IL · 2d

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Live at St. Joseph Village Board, Nov. 10, 2026

I am here so you don’t have to be. They are appointing two new trustees tonight. Matt Wolfersberger and Art Rapp are resigning. Wolfersberger’s replacement is Mark King. King has spent 38 years in Automotive, Aero Space and Property Management with fourteen years in engineering with the remainder in Operations Management.

St Joseph, IL · 23h

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Drinking like a pirate at The Boxcar on Prospect

Ahoy, mateys! Ever been craving a place to imbibe that feels like a classic dive bar but with pirate vibes and cocktails in insanely cool tiki cups? Well, even if these extremely specific conditions don’t apply to you, dear reader, I’d still like to tell you about The Boxcar on Prospect.

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Big Thorn’s gorgeous retreat with well-crafted beers

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery has been on my radar for years, and I finally made it there where the temperature was balmy. Although almost an hour drive from Urbana through empty cornfields, it was a pleasure to arrive at this forest retreat. Besides the many beers on tap, they had a food truck onsite as well. Since the weather was still warm when I visited, the outdoor Tree Bar was open but soon that will switch to their indoor facility.

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Hutson scores four TDs as ALAH explodes past Salt Fork, 40-6

KNIGHT SENIOR KICKER Maxton Boddy (10) celebrates his first ever touchdown in ALAH’s second round playoff game on Saturday, Nov.7. Boddy discovered a new position in the game that of running back. On his first ever rushing attempt, he took the ball 58 yards for a touchdown. The Knights went for two on the conversion try and quarterback Marcus Otto hit Dylan Ingersoll in the back of the end zone for two points to put the home team up 26-6 with 9:40 remaining in the game. Photo by Stephanie Wierman.

Arthur, 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...

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