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Balloons Over Vermilion shifts date, location for 10th anniversary event
Balloons Over Vermilion shifts date, location for 10th anniversary event
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Balloons Over Vermilion has a new date and a new home for its 10th annual edition next summer. Festival organizers said in a news release that the 2026 event is being …
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November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Balloons Over Vermilion shifts date, location for 10th anniversary event
Springfield man charged with child pornography, denied pretrial release
Springfield man charged with child pornography, denied pretrial release
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield man is facing over a dozen counts of child pornography that could send him to prison for decades. In a news release, the Illinois Attorney GeneralR…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Springfield man charged with child pornography, denied pretrial release
Springfield teen gets 30 years for fellow teen's murder
Springfield teen gets 30 years for fellow teen’s murder
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield teenager was sentenced to decades behind bars after he pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering another teenager last year. Court records show that Dremo…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Springfield teen gets 30 years for fellow teen's murder
Male suspect on the run after robbing Champaign Co. bank: sheriff's office
Male suspect on the run after robbing Champaign Co. bank: sheriff’s office
SIDNEY, Ill. (WCIA) — A male suspect is on the run after robbing a bank in Champaign County Monday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed with WCIA. Deputies responded to the Longvie…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Male suspect on the run after robbing Champaign Co. bank: sheriff's office
Illinois falls in AP Poll, remains in top fifteen
Illinois falls in AP Poll, remains in top fifteen
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois dropped five spots in the latest AP Top 25 after a hard-fought loss to Alabama. The Illini are ranked No. 13 ahead of a date with No. 5 UConn at Madison Squa…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Illinois falls in AP Poll, remains in top fifteen
Decatur couple arrested after police find meth-laced lollipops
Decatur couple arrested after police find meth-laced lollipops
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A man and a woman were arrested in Macon County and are now facing Class X felony charges for their part in making lollipops containing methamphetamine. Officers w…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Decatur couple arrested after police find meth-laced lollipops
Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Champaign shooting last week
Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Champaign shooting last week
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A week after a shooting in Champaign, Champaign County Crime Stoppers is now involved in the investigation to find information that can help police solve the crime. T…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Champaign shooting last week
116-year-old mansion in Decatur up for sale once again
116-year-old mansion in Decatur up for sale once again
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A historic mansion in Decatur is up for sale again, about two years after its last sale officially closed. The historic Powers Mansion, located at 357 West Decatur Stre…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
116-year-old mansion in Decatur up for sale once again
Urbana mobile home damaged by Monday morning fire
Urbana mobile home damaged by Monday morning fire
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Firefighters are actively responding to a mobile home fire in Urbana. The fire happened at 106 Dewey Street. Edge-Scott Fire Protection District Chief Steve Thuney said …
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November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Urbana mobile home damaged by Monday morning fire
Decatur Police seize 9 pounds of meth during search warrant; man facing drug charges
Decatur Police seize 9 pounds of meth during search warrant; man facing drug charges
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man is facing drug charges in Macon County after police said they found him in possession of more than nine pounds of methamphetamine. Court records show that…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Decatur Police seize 9 pounds of meth during search warrant; man facing drug charges
'No foul play' suspected in case of man found dead by Danville creek: police
‘No foul play’ suspected in case of man found dead by Danville creek: police
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department shared an update Monday morning on the investigation into a 45-year-old man found dead near a creek last week. The Vermilion County Coro…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
'No foul play' suspected in case of man found dead by Danville creek: police
Illinois Holiday Drinking: Here’s What’s Being Ordered The Most
Thanksgiving Eve: Heavy Drinking Trends And Favorite Regional Beverages
On the night before Thanksgiving, drinkers celebrate Drinksgiving, a lively tradition where college students and hometown friends toast with beer and rising hard seltzers.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Illinois Holiday Drinking: Here’s What’s Being Ordered The Most
Gerald ‘Jerry’ D. Anderson – Memorial Services 11/29/25
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November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Gerald ‘Jerry’ D. Anderson – Memorial Services 11/29/25
Thanksgiving In Rockford: Here’s How Often It Snows That Week
Rockford's Thanksgiving Weather: A Sunny Day Ahead Before Significant Snow Arrives
Thanksgiving in Rockford usually means cold and dry weather, with snow a rare sight. This year’s forecast calls for sunny skies and chilly temps, while snow arrives later in the weekend.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thanksgiving In Rockford: Here’s How Often It Snows That Week
State Police respond to rollover crash on I-74 in Champaign Co. Sunday evening
State Police respond to rollover crash on I-74 in Champaign Co. Sunday evening
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — State Police are responding to a rollover crash on I-74 in Champaign County Sunday evening. Around 5:32 p.m., State Police troopers responded to the area of I-…
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November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
State Police respond to rollover crash on I-74 in Champaign Co. Sunday evening
Shooting down hunger: Champaign basketball teams help end food insecurity
Shooting down hunger: Champaign basketball teams help end food insecurity
SIDNEY, Ill. (WCIA) — One group of kids in Central Illinois is proving they’re not just competitive on the court, but they have what it takes to lift up their community. The Unity East …
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November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Shooting down hunger: Champaign basketball teams help end food insecurity
A fire at a Champaign Baptist church didn't stop the community from gathering Sunday
A fire at a Champaign Baptist church didn’t stop the community from gathering Sunday
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Despite a fire in their sanctuary on Wednesday, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Champaign was still able to find a way to worship Sunday morning. Firefight…
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November 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A fire at a Champaign Baptist church didn't stop the community from gathering Sunday
Illinois Educators share concerns as Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept. of Ed
Illinois Educators share concerns as Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept. of Ed
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It was one of the top promise President Donald Trump made to his supporters while campaigning for a second term: take down the Department of Education. “That reset was a top…
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November 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Illinois Educators share concerns as Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept. of Ed
Hundreds of families line up in Urbana for HeartStrong's turkey day drive
Hundreds of families line up in Urbana for HeartStrong’s turkey day drive
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — For the 18th year, cars lined up at Urbana’s Quest United Methodist Church on Saturday in preparation for the holiday of giving thanks. The HeartStrong Food Pantry…
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November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Hundreds of families line up in Urbana for HeartStrong's turkey day drive
One person dies after truck hits tree in Champaign Co. Saturday night
One person dies after truck hits tree in Champaign Co. Saturday night
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in Champaign County Saturday night after police said a truck crashed into a tree. Around 10:04 p.m., Sta…
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November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
One person dies after truck hits tree in Champaign Co. Saturday night
Maroa-Forsyth football reaches 10th state title game under Josh Jostes
Maroa-Forsyth football reaches 10th state title game under Josh Jostes
ARTHUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Maroa-Forsyth is returning to the state stage for a second-straight season after a 28-6 victory over Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond in the Class 2A state semifinals. Ry…
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November 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Maroa-Forsyth football reaches 10th state title game under Josh Jostes
Unity advances to 3A state title game with win over IPC rival SJO
Unity advances to 3A state title game with win over IPC rival SJO
SAINT JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — For a second-straight season, Illini Prairie conference foes produced one of the season’s best high school football games in the state semifinals. One year a…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unity advances to 3A state title game with win over IPC rival SJO
Savoy holding celebration of life for centenarian D-Day veteran
Savoy holding celebration of life for centenarian D-Day veteran
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In Savoy, people will get a chance to say their final goodbyes on Sunday to a man who impacted so many during his 100-year life.Duane “Harvey” Hodges passed a…
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November 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Savoy holding celebration of life for centenarian D-Day veteran
Central Illinois mental health center getting word out about underutilized program
Central Illinois mental health center getting word out about underutilized program
PARIS, Ill. (WCIA) — The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties has been running the Living Room Program since 2020 but is hearing from first responders that not enough people kno…
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November 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Central Illinois mental health center getting word out about underutilized program
Church leaders believe Wednesday Champaign fire was targeted incident
Church leaders believe Wednesday Champaign fire was targeted incident
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After a fire broke out Wednesday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Champaign, the associate pastor is now saying he believes it was a targeted incident. A…
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November 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Church leaders believe Wednesday Champaign fire was targeted incident