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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 4:16 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 3:46 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 3:31 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 3:16 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 2:31 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 2:16 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 1:31 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 1:16 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 11:31 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 11:30 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 11:16 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 10:31 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 10:16 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 9:31 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 9:16 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 8:31 PM
Champaign Co. executive order makes new requirements for federal immigration enforcement
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 8:16 PM
Looking back at Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact in Central Illinois
Despite Obejection, Sherrard Man’s Child Sex Assault Case Continued To Next Month
Despite Obejection, Sherrard Man’s Child Sex Assault Case Continued To Next Month
A Sherrard man facing sexual assault of a child charges will return to court next month. 59-year-old Arden Scott Anderson appeared in Mercer County Circuit C
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February 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Despite Obejection, Sherrard Man’s Child Sex Assault Case Continued To Next Month
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 7:46 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 7:31 PM
Community Spotlight: It Takes a Village Mentorship
Jordan Thomas named Illini defensive line coach
Jordan Thomas named Illini defensive line coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The newest member of the Illinois coaching staff brings a decade of experience to the 2026 defensive line. Jordan Thomas will join the staff as defensive line coach a…
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February 17, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Jordan Thomas named Illini defensive line coach
Virginia Theatre remembers longtime organ player
Virginia Theatre remembers longtime organ player
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A longtime, beloved member of the Virginia theatre has died, leaving an empty seat in front of its most iconic instrument. David Schroeder was the second ever house o…
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February 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Virginia Theatre remembers longtime organ player
Paris Fire Dept. responds to garage fire caused by wall heater
Paris Fire Dept. responds to garage fire caused by wall heater
PARIS, Ill. (WCIA) — The Paris Fire Department responded to a garage fire Monday night, and the cause was deemed to be HVAC related. In a Facebook post, Paris Fire Chief Zack Janis said at 7:…
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February 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Paris Fire Dept. responds to garage fire caused by wall heater
Illinois Birds: Here Are The 10 Vehicles They Poop On The Most
Survey Reveals Color-coded Bird Dropping Trends Among Local Vehicles
In Northern Illinois, radio station employees share laughs over a common annoyance: birds flocking to their cars and leaving droppings, with brown vehicles taking the brunt of it.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Illinois Birds: Here Are The 10 Vehicles They Poop On The Most
Illinois bill would require service providers to give customers 2-hour notice before arrival
Illinois bill would require service providers to give customers 2-hour notice before arrival
Springfield, Ill. (WCIA) — Tired of waiting around all day for maintenance? A newly proposed bill would address that frustration. Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) filed SB 3066, requiring se…
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February 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Illinois bill would require service providers to give customers 2-hour notice before arrival