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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 prison while 26-year-old Luis A. Franco-Gonzalez of Rantoul […]

Rantoul, IL · 2d

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Urbana student accused of threatening to shoot school staff, plant bomb

URBANA, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Urbana police were called to Circle Academy Wednesday after a student threatened to shoot school staff and to put an explosive device in the school. Officers investigated after making contact with the student at the school. No weapons, ammunition, or bombs were found. No one was injured.

Urbana, IL · 1d

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I-57, I-74 interchange expected to reopen as holiday season approaches

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Interstate 57 and 74 interchange reconstruction is coming close to being finished, and officials said all lanes of I-74 could be fully open as early as this Friday. The project broke ground in 2021, but officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation said they are nearing the finish line. Jason […]

Champaign County, IL · 16h

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Aiming to break the cycle of homelessness, Urbana’s Hope Village will welcome residents soon

URBANA — A new community of small homes in Urbana — designed for people who are chronically homeless with complex medical needs — plans to welcome its first residents later this month. With 24 one-bedroom homes located in north Urbana just south of I-74, Hope Village aims...

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Community Spotlight: Faith Church Holiday Bazaar

FAIRMOUNT, Ill. (WCIA) — Faith Church in Fairmount is kicking off the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Bazaar. Organizers Leanna Bolden and Quinn Rademacher came on The Morning Show to preview the event, which will have 47 vendors selling everything from baked goods to woodworking, 3D printing, art and more. They said the […]

Fairmount, IL · 17h

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Incoming Vermilion County Sheriff outlines priorities ahead of swearing-in

VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – John Thompson is the current Vermilion County 911 director, but next month, he will take on a new role as the Vermilion County sheriff after winning his midterm election. “Trust and transparency were the main focus of the campaign,” Thompson said. For more than 19 years, he was an officer […]

Vermilion County, IL · 1d

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Champaign, IL Weather Alert: Snow Possible Nov. 13, Lows Near 23°

Rain could mix with snow Friday morning before temperatures plunge into the 20s overnight.

Champaign, IL · 19h

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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 · 2d

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Illinois' 4-game surge meets No. 4 UCLA's unbeaten run in a Rose Bowl showdown

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- One of the Big Ten's two longest winning streaks is about to be snapped. Illinois, winners of four in a row, visits undefeated and fourth-ranked UCLA on Friday night at

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

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Champaign Unit 4 spending waiver falls short of votes needed for approval

CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Unit 4 school district will be added to the state’s list of districts exceeding state-mandated spending increases, after the school board failed to pass a cost cap waiver at its meeting Monday night. The Illinois State Board of Education caps yearly increases on administrative...

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Danville, IL Gets $4M to Revive Former Quaker Oats Site

Danville, IL – A major industrial redevelopment project in east-central Illinois is receiving a $4 million state investment announced Tuesday, potentially opening the door to new manufacturing facilities, business development and future jobs in Danville and surrounding Vermilion County.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Planning Ahead for the Holiday Season

While you prepare your Thanksgiving menu, you can start to shift into overall holiday spirit (however you choose) this weekend. Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Well, C-U families… it is holiday time. Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving already, others...

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Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

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 · 2d

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County Board Violates Open Meetings Act- Approves Settlement Without Public Recital

The Vermilion County Board approved a “settlement agreement” Tuesday night. On the Agenda the item was number 13- “Action on Proposed Settlement Agreement for Napier v. Vermilion County, EEOC Charge No. 440-06386.” No supporting documentation was given to the public or media. Prior to the item being called for a vote, Chair Steven Miller excused himself as he did not intend to stay for the balance of the meeting. The Vice Chair took over and then moved to go into closed session and asking the public and several employees of the County to step out. After a very lengthy discussion behind closed doors, the public meeting was reconvened. The Vice Chair read the item number 13 verbatim as written and a vote was taken without discussion or explanation to the public about what item 13 concerned. Even after the vote, the Vice Chair said he could not comment and the assistant state’s attorney present for the meeting waived me away when I attempted to question this procedure. Both the Illinois courts and the Attorney General Public Access Counselor have long held that before a vote is taken there must be a public recital to summarize the matter for the public. While sometime the degree of detail can be debatable, giving no information whatsoever is a clear violation of the Open Meetings Act. There was no summary of what the settlement contained, any cost or payment, and the issue involved that caused a settlement. The vote to approve was contested and the public and media were left in the dark.

Vermilion County, IL · 1d

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Vermilion County Board Chairman Steve Miller Obtains Approval of New Animal Control Facility

Chairman Steve Miller of the Vermilion County Board obtained approval for a new Animal Control Facility to be built adjacent to the current building. Miller, along with Ryan Goodner the Director of the Facility, visited many newer facilities searching for the right model for Vermilion County going into the future. In tazewell County they found the right model. The cost is estimated to be in the 4 million dollar range and the Julius Hegeler Foundation will donate 2.5 million dollars of that cost. The new facility was a long term goal of Chairman Miller and he hopes to see ground cleared soon that will be the new location for the facility.

Vermilion County, IL · 1d

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Champaign Considers $500K Shelter Plan

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— As temperatures begin to drop, the city of Champaign is considering spending roughly $500,000 to help people experiencing homelessness find shelter this winter. For Thor Solars, who is currently sleeping in a park, that help could make all the difference. "It can happen to anybody, you...

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Better save room for dessert at Farren’s

Farren’s first opened way back in 2000 as a green Randolph Street burger basement pub. I know I’m not the only one who remembers standing along the ramp waiting for a table to eat Farren’s famous burgers and followed the restaurant’s eats when Farren’s moved in 2019 to the old Radio Maria (now Blue Ethiopian). That was quite the glow up, but last year’s scootch down Walnut Street to the current University Avenue corner was the final flourish. Farren’s new location is the entire first floor of the historic Inman.