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Repeat domestic offender arrested again in Charleston
Repeat domestic offender arrested again in Charleston
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A Charleston man previously convicted of aggravated battery was arrested again after police said he attacked a woman he was forbidden from having contact with. Offic…
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November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Repeat domestic offender arrested again in Charleston
Hoopeston meth dealer sentenced to 11 years in prison
Hoopeston meth dealer sentenced to 11 years in prison
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A 51-year-old Hoopeston man will be spending the next 11 years behind bars after pleading guilty to a meth crime. The Vermilion County State’s Attorney&#…
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November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hoopeston meth dealer sentenced to 11 years in prison
2 arrested in Shelby Co. narcotics search; FBI, US Attorney's Office, more investigating
2 arrested in Shelby Co. narcotics search; FBI, US Attorney’s Office, more investigating
TOWER HILL, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were taken into custody following a narcotics investigation in Shelby County Thursday morning. The FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office and Illinois State Po…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
2 arrested in Shelby Co. narcotics search; FBI, US Attorney's Office, more investigating
Logan Co. HAZMAT crews respond to anhydrous ammonia leak
Logan Co. HAZMAT crews respond to anhydrous ammonia leak
CORNLAND, Ill. (WCIA) — First responders were on the scene of an HAZMAT leak in Logan and Sangamon Counties Thursday morning. The leak happened near Cornland around 7:50 a.m. Officials from t…
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November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Logan Co. HAZMAT crews respond to anhydrous ammonia leak
Convenient Care Plus at Carle Hospital moving to South Clinic
Convenient Care Plus at Carle Hospital moving to South Clinic
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Convenient Care Plus at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana is set to relocate to a new building this weekend. In a news release, Carle Health said Convenient Care Plus …
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Convenient Care Plus at Carle Hospital moving to South Clinic
Sweet & Spicy Pork | Cooking Up A Storm
Sweet & Spicy Pork | Cooking Up A Storm
My sister-in-law made these delicious pork bowls with us once, and I fell in love with it. Here’s a slow-cooker recipe that brings that same flavor and is so easy to make! You can use it in b…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Sweet & Spicy Pork | Cooking Up A Storm
Inmate pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in Shelby Co. Jail cell
Inmate pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in Shelby Co. Jail cell
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being found unresponsive in the Shelby County Jail on Tuesday. Illinois State Police said that aroun…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Inmate pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in Shelby Co. Jail cell
City of Decatur implements water rationing measures as lake level drops
City of Decatur implements water rationing measures as lake level drops
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Lake Decatur’s water level is continuing to drop, and the City of Decatur is now implementing stricter water rationing measures. Central Illinois has seen below-a…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
City of Decatur implements water rationing measures as lake level drops
Right lane of EB I-72 shut down at Decatur by semi-truck fire
Right lane of EB I-72 shut down at Decatur by semi-truck fire
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One lane of eastbound I-72 is shut down in Decatur due to a semi-truck fire Thursday morning. The fire happened under the overpass carrying U.S. 51 over the highway. A …
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November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Right lane of EB I-72 shut down at Decatur by semi-truck fire
One man hospitalized after extinguishing Springfield house fire
One man hospitalized after extinguishing Springfield house fire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One man was taken to the hospital after extinguishing the majority of a fire at a house in Springfield. Assistant Springfield Fire Chief Julie Plunk said Sprin…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
One man hospitalized after extinguishing Springfield house fire
Holiday Scams In Illinois: What to Watch Out For This Season
Stay Alert For Online Shopping Scams This Holiday Season Across Illinois
As the holidays near, shoppers in Illinois should watch out for scams, from fake online deals to puppy scams, as fraudsters ramp up their schemes during this festive season.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Holiday Scams In Illinois: What to Watch Out For This Season
Two people hurt in Effingham County crash
Two people hurt in Effingham County crash
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were hurt when a car overturned in Effingham County over the weekend. The crash happened Sunday night just after 6 p.m. On Thursday, the Effingham C…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Two people hurt in Effingham County crash
Lincoln Square Mall adds 8th new store in the last year
Lincoln Square Mall adds 8th new store in the last year
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — To some people, shopping malls may be considered a thing of the past. That’s why Urbana is doing what they can to increase foot traffic at the Lincoln Square Mall.…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Lincoln Square Mall adds 8th new store in the last year
Marlene ‘Marti’ E. Koncel Cortright – Services At A Later Date
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November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Marlene ‘Marti’ E. Koncel Cortright – Services At A Later Date
Patti S. VanGetson – Services 11/18/25
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November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Patti S. VanGetson – Services 11/18/25
'Gateway to Discovery' is asking the Champaign Co. community for help
‘Gateway to Discovery’ is asking the Champaign Co. community for help
HOMER, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Forest Reserves calls Homer Lake Interpretive Center the “Gateway to Discovery.” Now, the county’s forest preserve wants to expand …
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November 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
'Gateway to Discovery' is asking the Champaign Co. community for help
'It's an empty hole right now': Douglas Co. community mourns one of their own
‘It’s an empty hole right now’: Douglas Co. community mourns one of their own
GARRETT, Ill. (WCIA) — A hole is left in many hearts after a woman died in a house fire in Garrett last week. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Now, the victim’s famil…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
'It's an empty hole right now': Douglas Co. community mourns one of their own
U of I's Huff Hall reveals time capsule
U of I’s Huff Hall reveals time capsule
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — One of the most historic buildings on the University of Illinois’ campus just had a big celebration. On Friday, Nov. 7, the university celebrated 100-yea…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
U of I's Huff Hall reveals time capsule
Veterans Voices: Celebrating the veterans of Central Illinois
Veterans Voices: Celebrating the veterans of Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — WCIA 3 celebrated Veteran’s Day on Tuesday by highlighting the stories of Veterans throughout Central Illinois. Follow along as Brandon Merano introduces you t…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Veterans Voices: Celebrating the veterans of Central Illinois
Community Spotlight: FischerFest Dick Van Dyke film premiere
Community Spotlight: FischerFest Dick Van Dyke film premiere
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Ashton Greer and Chuck Koplinski of FischerFest joined WCIA’s Mitchell Rife to talk about an upcoming event honoring a local, living legend. The upcoming Fischer…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Community Spotlight: FischerFest Dick Van Dyke film premiere
Sangamon Co. Mental Health Commission urges formation of countywide mental health board
Sangamon Co. Mental Health Commission urges formation of countywide mental health board
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Following months of study and community input, the Sangamon County Mental Health Commission has presented its final report, recommending a countywide board. The…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Sangamon Co. Mental Health Commission urges formation of countywide mental health board
PHOTOS: Northern Lights spotted across Central Illinois
PHOTOS: Northern Lights spotted across Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Many people in Central Illinois had the rare opportunity to see bright pink and green hues paint the sky Tuesday night. The Northern Lights were briefly visible star…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
PHOTOS: Northern Lights spotted across Central Illinois
Where to access Thanksgiving meals around Central Illinois
Where to access Thanksgiving meals around Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — With Turkey Day right around the corner, a number of local institutions are making sure all Central Illinois residents have a full plate this Thanksgiving. Toledo Ch…
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November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Where to access Thanksgiving meals around Central Illinois
Man wanted in Macon Co. for burglary, 'involuntary sexual servitude'
Man wanted in Macon Co. for burglary, ‘involuntary sexual servitude’
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department is asking the public for information on a man wanted for burglary and “involuntary sexual servitude.” 36-year-old Bryan M…
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November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Man wanted in Macon Co. for burglary, 'involuntary sexual servitude'
Driver taken to hospital after car goes into Lake Decatur
Driver taken to hospital after car goes into Lake Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was taken to a local hospital after their car went into Lake Decatur Wednesday morning. Decatur Police Lt. Jon Quehl told WCIA that a car drove into the lake…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Driver taken to hospital after car goes into Lake Decatur