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Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Older Adults in Illinois at Increased Risk for Suicide
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 and 74 years, with at least a high school education living in small urban and rural environments and involving firearms as the source of fatal injury.
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Illinois bill would create board to tackle high prescription drug prices; doctors, patients weigh in
People had plenty to say at a third town hall about the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois on Tuesday."It was insulting. It was insulting to me as an individual. You can't respect my need for those medications, and just think of all this people who don't have that advocacy," said Mary Rothschild, a patient with allergies.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I went through a series of talking to my physician, talking to my insurance company, trying figure out how can I get the medication that's the better medication that I needed," said Lequita Michelle Mathew,...
A church construction accident causes crew workers to be airlifted to an Urbana hospital
A tragic event struck Casey, Illinois on Wednesday. Church construction accident causes crew workers to be airlifted to an Urbana hospital. A tragic event struck a Clark County city on Wednesday.
Champaign Co. deputies issue 12 tickets, 13 warnings during ‘Saturation Saturday’
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — A recent impaired driving detail by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in Savoy resulted in 25 tickets and warnings being issued. The Sheriff’s Office participated Saturday in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) “Saturation Saturday” detail. It was part of a nationwide effort by law enforcement to crack down on impaired […]
IDOT hosting public meeting on proposed Kirby Ave. bridge project
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting another public meeting in the Champaign-Urbana area to inform people about a proposed construction project. The project is the proposed replacement of the bridge that carries Kirby Avenue over Interstate 57. The existing bridge was designed to accommodate rural and agricultural traffic, not bicyclists […]
Clinton School district placed on soft lockdown after misinformation alert by IDOC
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Clinton School District was placed on a soft lockdown Thursday morning after the police chief said a mistake was made by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The Clinton School District said on Facebook that around 9:30 a.m., the high school, junior high and elementary schools were notified by the Clinton […]
Salt and Light Champaign will re-open for donations only
Aug. 29—CHAMPAIGN — After closing its Champaign location earlier this month amid construction traffic and other issues, Salt and Light has announced that the store will reopen — but only as a drop-off location for the time being. The Champaign store, located at 1512 W. Anthony Drive, will reopen Friday. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. "We are still in the process of ...
Lake Shelbyville Coalshaft South Temporary Closure
The Coalshaft South parking lot and boat ramp at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting the evening of Monday, September 2, 2024, through approximately 5p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, for a fish habitat placement project. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the public while work is being conducted.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine Leads New Global Consortium Driving Health Innovation
Champaign, Illinois – Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is leading a first-of-its-kind global network to revolutionize medicine through engineering-based solutions to health problems across the globe. The. new Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in Medicine is an international public-private-government collaborative...
Top law enforcers discuss local police procedures following Sonya Massey’s death
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The City of Bloomington’s Public Safety and Community Relations Board (PSCRB) invited police chiefs from Bloomington, Normal, Illinois State University, and the McLean County Sheriff to discuss police procedures, from the hiring process down to residency requirements. Concerns about how police officers are hired, trained,...
Fighting Illini Volleyball Opens Season at Best Western Invitational
Illinois (0-0) vs. Cincinnati and Bowling Green // Aug. 30-31 // Stroh Center. Friday, Aug. 30 | 2 p.m. CT | Stroh Center | Radio | Live Stats | YouTube. Saturday, Aug 31 | 5 p.m. CT | Stroh Center | Radio | Live Stats | ESPN+. Series History. Cincinnati:...
Salt Fork feeling confident with returning varsity experience
CATLIN (WCIA) — In our Friday Football Fever Spotlight Game of the Week, Salt Fork looks to start this season fast against Westville with a handful of starters back on both sides of the ball. The team feels extra confident after gaining valuable experience a season ago. “Those first couple drives were really rough because […]
Report: Forsyth Applebee's closed due to "imminent health hazard"
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — The Applebee's in Forsyth will remain closed until next week after the Macon County Health Department found imminent health hazards, according to a report filed by the Office of Environmental Health. According to a notice hung on the establishment's front door, the restaurant closed Tuesday.
Mahomet-Seymour football to honor former coach, Frank Dutton
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — High school football is kicking off, and it’s going to be a special one for Mahomet-Seymour. They’ll be honoring long-time coach Frank Dutton after he passed away this past spring. Their helmets will have two decals on them for every home game. One will have his name on it, the other […]
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