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Illini kick off 2024 season at Big Ten Media Days
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WCIA) — The football season unofficially kicked off with Big Ten Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Illinois took the podium on the first day of action, with Bret Bielema, wide receiver Pat Bryant and linebackers Gabe Jacas and Seth Coleman looking ahead to the 2024 campaign. This season will be the first […]
Illinois football aims to convert close losses to wins, eye postseason return in 2024
The Sports Desk was at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and the big topic for Illinois football was trying to turn those close losses into wins and get back into postseason play. After a 7-1 start in 2022 and high expectations heading into 2023, it’s about continuing that and building...
Bloomington Council approves Rivian expansion
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Rivian got the go-ahead by the Bloomington City Council for two new buildings on Monday. The Enterprise Zone, where Rivian is located, got approved for expansion unanimously as part of the council’s consent agenda. According to the council itinerary, Rivian plans to expand their...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
UPDATE: Next of kin found for Danville crash victim
Update on June 24, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Coroner announced that next of kin has been found for a Danville veteran who was hit and killed by a car on Sunday. Relatives to 82-year-old James W. Ritter were found only a few hours after Coroner Jane McFadden first […]
Coroner identifies Danville boy found in Vermilion River
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Coroner’s Office has identified the 12-year-old boy whose body was recovered from the Vermilion River last week. Coroner Jane McFadden said the boy is Christopher D. London of Danville. An autopsy was performed on Saturday, but McFadden did not release the preliminary results; she explained to WCIA that […]
Felon Armed with Sawed-Off Shotgun Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE. On July 23, 2024, Dillon Cagle (DOB: 6/5/1995), previously of Tilton, Illinois, was sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Mark S. Goodwin, following a plea of guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2 felony. Following his term of imprisonment, Cagle will serve 1 year of mandatory supervised release.
PHOTOS: Firefighters quickly extinguish flaming minivan in Vermilion Co.
CATLIN, Ill. (WCIA) — No one was hurt after a minivan burst into flames in Catlin Monday evening. Officials with the Catlin Fire Protection District posted about the incident on their Facebook page. They said firefighters were dispatched to Webster and McKinley Streets at 6:37 p.m. for a vehicle on fire. When they arrived, the […]
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
16-year-old shot in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Police are investigating after a teenager was shot in Danville Tuesday night. Danville Police responded to the 900 block of James St. at 9:45 for a shooting. They learned a 16-year-old had been shot and taken by ambulance to the hospital. The teen is stable and...
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
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