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'All systems go': Brad Underwood gives injury updates ahead of west coast swing
‘All systems go’: Brad Underwood gives injury updates ahead of west coast swing
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — With two key players missing recent time with injuries, head coach Brad Underwood gave an update before back-to-back games on the west coast. After playing 33 minutes…
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February 18, 2026 at 4:20 AM
'All systems go': Brad Underwood gives injury updates ahead of west coast swing
Wallace drops 21 on Rutgers in home win
Wallace drops 21 on Rutgers in home win
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois women’s basketball cruised to another double-digit win at home. Led by 21 points from Berry Wallace, Illinois defeated Rutgers 76-56 to move to 8-7 in …
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February 18, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Wallace drops 21 on Rutgers in home win
Advocates for fully funded education, affordable medication hit Capitol for Lobby Day
Advocates for fully funded education, affordable medication hit Capitol for Lobby Day
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As the legislature creeps closer to the annual State of the State address, things are starting to heat up at the Capitol. With affordability a top concern, lawmakers are tar…
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February 18, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Advocates for fully funded education, affordable medication hit Capitol for Lobby Day
Illinois baseball drops home opener
Illinois baseball drops home opener
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A late schedule addition saw Illini baseball play its earliest home opener in program history. Illinois hosted the Butler Bulldogs to start the season at home at Illi…
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February 18, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Illinois baseball drops home opener
Praise, pushback follows new Champaign Co. executive order on immigration
Praise, pushback follows new Champaign Co. executive order on immigration
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A new executive order started on Tuesday in Champaign County. Champaign County Executive Steve Summers put in writing what county officials should do if a U.S. Immigrati…
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February 18, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Praise, pushback follows new Champaign Co. executive order on immigration
Urbana City Council rejects federal grant, said strings attached were 'unconstitutional'
Urbana City Council rejects federal grant, said strings attached were ‘unconstitutional’
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — After a federal grant came with strings attached, the Urbana City Council decided to reject it entirely. Christopher Evans, Urbana City Council member, said that this is…
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February 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Urbana City Council rejects federal grant, said strings attached were 'unconstitutional'
Republican candidate for governor sues over Champaign Co. ballot typo
Republican candidate for governor sues over Champaign Co. ballot typo
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Lawyers representing Ted Dabrowski, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Illinois, are suing the Champaign County Clerk for misspelling his name on the primary ballot…
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February 18, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Republican candidate for governor sues over Champaign Co. ballot typo
Monticello mom's gala supports the fight against addiction
Monticello mom’s gala supports the fight against addiction
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — A Monticello woman has been fighting for change after drugs took her daughter away eight years ago. On Tuesday, she joined WCIA 3’s Amanda Brennan in the studio to s…
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February 18, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Monticello mom's gala supports the fight against addiction
Woman charged in deadly Jacksonville shooting denied pretrial release
Woman charged in deadly Jacksonville shooting denied pretrial release
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The woman charged in a deadly Jacksonville shooting over the weekend was denied pretrial release after arguments were heard in court Tuesday. According to court re…
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February 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Woman charged in deadly Jacksonville shooting denied pretrial release
Man charged in reported accidental, fatal Decatur shooting gets pretrial release
Man charged in reported accidental, fatal Decatur shooting gets pretrial release
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The man who was arrested for a fatal, alleged accidental shooting in Decatur over the weekend has been given pretrial release with a set of conditions. According to cou…
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February 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Man charged in reported accidental, fatal Decatur shooting gets pretrial release
Suspect ends high-speed I-74 chase at Vermilion Co. Public Safety Building
Suspect ends high-speed I-74 chase at Vermilion Co. Public Safety Building
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Vermilion County Sheriff’s deputies were led on a high-speed chase on Valentine’s Day, pursuing a suspect who was reportedly intoxicated and travel…
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February 17, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Suspect ends high-speed I-74 chase at Vermilion Co. Public Safety Building
Republican candidates for 13th district hope to gain support at Champaign forum
Republican candidates for 13th district hope to gain support at Champaign forum
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The final day to cast your vote in the primary elections is just weeks away, and Monday night, two Republican candidates were trying to gain support for their run rep…
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February 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Republican candidates for 13th district hope to gain support at Champaign forum
Warmer weather may help alleviate 'SAD' symptoms
Warmer weather may help alleviate ‘SAD’ symptoms
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctors say about 5% of Americans feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, but the recent break in winter weather may be an opportunity to ease sympto…
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February 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Warmer weather may help alleviate 'SAD' symptoms
Champaign Unit 4 teachers recognized by ISBE during annual awards
Champaign Unit 4 teachers recognized by ISBE during annual awards
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Four Champaign CUSD 4 teachers received special honors earlier this month from the Illinois State Board of Education during their annual awards. On Feb. 11, ISBE anno…
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February 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Champaign Unit 4 teachers recognized by ISBE during annual awards
Champaign-Urbana robotics teams qualify for state championship
Champaign-Urbana robotics teams qualify for state championship
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two robotics teams from Champaign-Urbana are heading to a statewide championship event, an achievement notable due to the reformation of one team earlier this …
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February 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Champaign-Urbana robotics teams qualify for state championship
Champaign Co. executive order makes new requirements for federal immigration enforcement
Champaign Co. executive order makes new requirements for federal immigration enforcement
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A new executive order in Champaign County will subject federal immigration officers to two requirements if they enter county property for enforcement. The executive orde…
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February 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Champaign Co. executive order makes new requirements for federal immigration enforcement
St. Patrick’s Parade Returns March 14 With New Name, Sponsors
St. Patrick’s Parade Returns March 14 With New Name, Sponsors - Journal & Topics Media Group
Downtown Palatine will go green as one of the community’s traditions returns with a new name.
www.journal-topics.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
St. Patrick’s Parade Returns March 14 With New Name, Sponsors
Prospect Heights Park District To Receive $600K Grant For Country Gardens Improvements
Prospect Heights Park District To Receive $600K Grant For Country Gardens Improvements - Journal & Topics Media Group
The Prospect Heights Park District has been selected to receive a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the state of Illinois.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Prospect Heights Park District To Receive $600K Grant For Country Gardens Improvements
Dist. 57 Debates ICE Resolution
Dist. 57 Debates ICE Resolution - Journal & Topics Media Group
A potential resolution limiting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from using district property appears headed for a vote by Mount Prospect Elementary School Dist. 57 board...
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February 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Dist. 57 Debates ICE Resolution
40-Townhome Development Proposed For Former Gas Station, Car Wash Site
40-Townhome Development Proposed For Former Gas Station, Car Wash Site - Journal & Topics Media Group
A 40-unit rental townhome development is being proposed for the southwest corner of Quentin and Dundee roads in Palatine.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:35 PM
40-Townhome Development Proposed For Former Gas Station, Car Wash Site
Looking back at Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact in Central Illinois
Looking back at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s impact in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a prominent American civil rights leader, among many other titles, died Tuesday morning at the age of 84. Jackson passed away at his home, sur…
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February 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Looking back at Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact in Central Illinois
Sysco Drivers, Warehouse Workers Authorize Strike
Sysco Drivers, Warehouse Workers Authorize Strike - Journal & Topics Media Group
The labor unions representing Sysco drivers and warehouse workers in Chicago and Montana have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The Houston, Texas-based wholesaler sells food and supplies to...
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February 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Sysco Drivers, Warehouse Workers Authorize Strike
More From Mote
More From Mote - Journal & Topics Media Group
By JOHN HANDLEY Special to the Journal & Topics The new Mote Science Education Aquarium looks like a cruise ship but is docked next to I-75. It looks like a large, white cruise ship. But why is it docked...
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February 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
More From Mote
From the Farm: 'The Wolverine'
From the Farm: ‘The Wolverine’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WCIA) — Many companies introduced new technology last week at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. One company in particular — Bazooka Farmstar — intro…
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February 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
From the Farm: 'The Wolverine'
Community Spotlight: It Takes a Village Mentorship
Community Spotlight: It Takes a Village Mentorship
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Lestan Hoskins of the It Takes a Village Mentorship joined WCIA 3’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event. The mentorship is holding thew INSPIRE Youth…
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February 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Community Spotlight: It Takes a Village Mentorship