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Illinois state senator speaks after alleged threat against state representative
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13. The incident led to the postponement of a DeKalb Senior Health Fair, which Keicher...
Illinois quick hits: Wildfire smoke drifts into state; Cheatle resigns from Secret Service
Wildfire smoke drifts into state Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western U.S. and Canada is now drifting across Illinois. Light smoke combined with unhealthy ozone concentrations is creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, especially in northern Illinois. So far, this year’s fires are a fraction of the size of the blazes that broke out across Canada last year, contributing to numerous days of significant particulate matter pollution. ...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action […]
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Daughter of Danville Lady Tomahawks founder to visit Danville Public Library
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Public Library is holding a book-signing event for Phyllis Adkisson-Smith. Her book, “Black Diamond – Black Gold: The Danville Lady Tomahawks,” talks about the journey behind one of the country’s first all-African American women’s fastpitch softball teams. Adkisson-Smith is the eldest daughter of Wilbur Adkisson, who founded the Danville […]
Retired Danville High Principal Taking Over as Interim Leader at Schlarman Academy
DANVILLE — Schlarman Academy has a new interim principal. Tracy Cherry, who retired in 2023 as principal of Danville High School after 33 years with the Danville district, will step into the role, outgoing Principal Barb Rew said. Rew is stepping down as principal but will be staying at...
Field day provides diverse avenues to resiliency, sustainability in agriculture
URBANA, Ill. — As the agriculture industry has grown and evolved over the centuries, numerous environmental and societal factors have constantly challenged its resilience. Today is no different. To achieve sustainable agricultural operations, farmers must continue to adopt new technologies and management practices to adapt to present-day factors. Doing this requires exploration, integration, and partnership.
Fighting Illini Earn WBCA Academic Honorable Mention, Lead Big Ten in GPA
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women's basketball team has earned recognition for its work in the classroom last season, earning honorable mention in the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, which was announced on Wednesday. The Fighting Illini posted a 3.509 combined GPA during the 2023-24 school year.
UPDATE: Parkland College speaks on tentative agreement with Professional Support Staff Association
7/24 UPDATE: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Parkland Community College has shared a statement with WCIA on reaching a tentative agreement with the Professional Support Staff Association Monday. “The Parkland College Board of Trustees has reached a tentative agreement with the Parkland College Professional Support Staff (PSS). We thank the PSS leadership for their collaboration throughout […]
Community Spotlight: Back to the Prairibbean at Riggs
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and the Developmental Services Center (DSC) are teaming up to host “Back to the Prairibbean” — a benefit concert — at Riggs Beer Company in Urbana. Connie Walsh of the Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and Jodie Harmon, DSC Vice President of Development and Communications, […]
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 […]
Charleston Fire Dept. extinguishes downtown fire
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — No one is hurt following a fire in downtown Charleston Tuesday afternoon that prompted a box alarm response. The fire happened around 1:30 p.m. in a three-story building at 6th Street and Monroe Avenue. Officials with the Charleston Fire Department said the building is a taxpayer-style building with a business on […]
Eastern Illinois University Welcomes Six Elite Distance Men’s Runners for 2024-25 Track Season
Tweet #WinTheMoment Eastern Illinois director of track & field James Gildon and cross country head coach Erin Howarth have added to the men’s distance crew for the upcoming year with six runners added to the Panthers fold. Set to join the Panthers next season are Brad Ahrens, Justice Eldridge, Tyler Dillon, Tony Pastore, Joey McGinn and Spencer Wilson. Brad Ahrens (Imperial, Mo.) is a transfer that competed in cross country and track & field at Mineral Area CC for two years. Ahrens was a two-time medalist at the NJCAA Division III National Championships during his two years running cross country…
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...
Woof woof! Take an inside look into this “hotel for dogs” in Our Town Forsyth
FORSYTH, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s nothing better than taking a trip and getting away for a night or two. While we humans may love to travel, pups deserve a bit of pampering too. In Our Town Forsyth, Briggs Republic is proving to be a “hotel for dogs,” whether it’s for a few hours or a […]
'That's our goal, is to be competitive this year'
Jul. 24—RANTOUL — Brett Trefren's goals for Rantoul's football team are simple ahead of the 2024 season. The Eagles' new coach — who played at Rantoul before graduating in 2011 and has been an assistant for the last seven seasons — thinks the program can make strides as it chases its first win since Oct. 5, 2018. "I think it's going to be a process," Trefren said. "Not coming in thinking year ...
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