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Champaign man gets 56 years for shooting up car, leaving child permanently disabled
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A Champaign man has been sentenced to 56 years in prison for shooting at a car with three teenagers inside, leaving a 12-year-old permanently disabled. The sentence against Jamonte R. Hill, 30, was handed down Wednesday after he was convicted of attempted murder by a Champaign...
Hoopeston Plans for New Hotel, Restaurant Advancing
City leaders in Hoopeston remain optimistic that the community will get a new hotel and restaurant. But discussions with an investment group, led by Russ Leigh are continuing. Leigh owns the land along Illinois route 9 (just west of a Marathon gas station) in Hoopeston where the development is proposed. Bill Pickett has more….
Champaign park honors Olympians with special tribute
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Park District is reminding residents of their monument to honor local Olympians. “The Olympic & Paralympic Tribute located at Dodds Park honors the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” officials wrote in a Facebook post. “Its granite platform is inscribed […]
Well-traveled Fisher/GCMS soccer team preparing for 2024 season
RANTOUL – For their first week of fall practice, the Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley soccer team is traveling via bus to the Rantoul Family Sports Complex. The Bunnies grew accustomed to traveling through the summer. “We had a great summer,” Fisher/GCMS head coach Robbie Dinkins said. “I think this was one...
Community Spotlight: True West at Parkland College
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Twin City Theatre Company, a group local to Champaign-Urbana, will be performing two weekends at Parkland College before the month ends. The group will be putting on True West by Sam Shepard. Cast member Nolan Rice and stage manager Chandra Galloway came on The Morning Show to give a summary of […]
ciSports: Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Pancho Moore joins ciSports this week to share all about his photography business Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography. With ciSports Host, Karidia Shelby, Coach Pancho discusses how his photography business was started, what services are offered, and his overall goal for Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography. What is ciSports? CiSports, is […]
Urbana shares parking enforcement changes during U of I move-in week
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Urbana and Urbana Police Department are offering leniency on some parking enforcements with University of Illinois move-ins. As car and foot traffic increases with the arrival of students, police advise drivers and pedestrians to get familiar with Urbana laws around campus. From 6 a.m. on Aug. 18 – […]
Urbana School District staff celebrates ‘Opening Day’
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana School District held their Opening Day celebration for staff members on Tuesday. The annual event hypes up educators for incoming students while also reflecting on last year’s accomplishments. This year featured a fun-filled pep rally including student musicians, color guard, costume contests and games. There was also a presentation […]
Meet RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025
The mission of the Ms. Wheelchair USA organization is to promote glamour, self-confidence, and community service; celebrating women with disabilities. RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025 joins ciLiving to discuss winning the national title and the other awards she was awarded during the competition. Plus, what is next for her this year.
Illinois Basketball: Illini All-Time Starting Lineup
The Fighting Illini of Illinois has long been one of the storied programs of the Big Ten Conference. Though they have had a historic past, the last two-plus decades have seen some of the highest of high moments for Illinois basketball. Though they haven’t won an NCAA title in the era of March Madness, Illinois was awarded back in 1915 with both the Premo-Poretta and Helms Championships. They haven’t gone noticed in the NCAA tournament since then either with five final four trips since 1949.
Champaign-Urbana restaurant round-up: What’s coming, opening soon
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — From openings to closings, Champaign-Urbana’s restaurant scene has seen some action since the top of the month. Here’s a recap for the local foodies. Crumbl Cookies A Crumbl Cookies will open to the twin cities on Aug. 23. Since the Utah-based company opened in 2017, the business has since expanded across […]
IL State Fair announces time change for Jonas Brothers concert
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Jonas Brothers concert at the Illinois State Fair has been moved to a different time due to the weather forecast. The concert, scheduled for today, Thursday Aug. 15, has been moved up to a starting time of 7 p.m. The gates will open at 6 p.m. with the opening act […]
Simone Biles’ Husband to Honor Her with New Interception Celebration
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens’ social media pages are packed with tributes to his wife Simone Biles, so it should come as no surprise that he plans to salute his 11-time Olympic medalist wife if he nabs an interception this season. In a video sneak peak of the new episode of “Hard Knocks” ...
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
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