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The Dishonor Roll: Meet the public officials who helped build Illinois’ culture of corruption
Corruption is a way of life in Illinois politics and in Chicago, once dubbed “the only completely corrupt city in America.” As part of its ongoing series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. Scroll and link to meet the small-town official behind the ...
Data refutes Pritzker’s DNC claims about Illinois economy: Analyst
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than […]
Barnes and Terry ready to lead Illini volleyball
(WCIA) — Libero Caroline Barnes and outside hitter Raina Terry have developed a sixth sense in their three seasons together at Illinois. “We’ve been playing with each other for so long, we have a very good communication and relationship on the court, we know each other very well, so it’s awesome when you have someone […]
Underwood calls 2024-25 non-conference schedule best in his Illini tenure
(WCIA) — Following the release of Illinois’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule, head coach Brad Underwood shared his excitement for the slate. “I think we’ve outdone ourselves in terms of what we put together with the non-conference schedule,” said Underwood. “I think this is by far and away our best schedule. I’m excited about the opponents. I’m […]
‘It’s been smooth’: Illinois to debut helmet comms in opener
(WCIA) — This season, Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney will be able to talk directly to junior quarterback Luke Altmyer during gameplay. The NCAA approved helmet communications in April, and the Illini have been getting used to the system this preseason. “It’s been smooth,” said Altmyer. “I really like it being able to, you know, […]
Monticello Railway Museum working to fix tracks
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Monticello Railway Museum volunteers are hard at work fixing some tracks that need improvements. Volunteers have been working on the Illinois Central and Illinois Terminal train tracks for nearly nine months. Right now, the tracks will lead you into a dead end. The plan is to connect them so trains can […]
Another successful year for University YMCA’s Dump and Run
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) –The 22nd year of University YMCA’s Dump and Run is over. Students and the community took advantage of getting gently used personal items brought to the Stock Pavilion this weekend. More than 3,000 people showed up this weekend to find items like cabinets, clothes and more. One of the organizers said this […]
DREAAM opens up community store to hand out supplies
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) –Even though the school year has already started for some, one Champaign-based non profit is making it their mission this weekend to make sure families are well-prepared. DREAAM opened up their community store to give out extra supplies like backpacks and shoes. Any student grades K-12 could take advantage to help start […]
Local community members hold open forum on the housing crisis
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Revivalists hosted a public forum at the Bloomington library on Sunday, trying to come up with solutions for the current housing crisis. The group’s mission is to improve their community through bottom-up solutions. Panelists with the Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust and McLean...
American Football House Available to Rent on AirBnB
American Football are formally inviting you to stay the night at 704 West High Street in Urbana, Illinois – the white, residential house made famous by the cover of their self-titled debut album. Last year, the band became co-owners of “The American Football House” along with their label Polyvinyl, photographer Atiba Jefferson, Chicago’s Open House Contemporary, and photographer and videographer Chris Strong, who designed the first American Football album cover. Now, they’re opening it up for anyone to rent on AirBnB.
Redbird soccer's perfect start to the season haulted in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – Illinois State soccer suffered its first defeat of the season against Urbana-Champaign in a 4-0 outing on Sunday night. Champaign started the goal fest early, scoring two within the first six minutes. Sarah Foley scored a solo goal in less than a minute. Kennedy Berschel and Regan Moody contributed goals before the first half came to an end.
Bloomington organizations are 'Thinking Outside the Box' on solutions to housing shortage
Bloomington Revivalists — a nonprofit affiliated with Strong Towns — held a "Thinking Outside the Box Housing Forum" on Sunday at Bloomington Public Library to generate a conversation around grassroots approaches to solving the area housing shortage. Three groups, including the Revivalists, shared what they think are the...
When and where can I park for Illinois’ football home opener?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Football kicks off at home for the first time this season Thursday night. Because of the weekday date, officials have announced the rules for parking. Many single game parking passes will go on sale starting 7 a.m. Thursday. Lots around Research Park will open up three hours before kick off. […]
Birds Suffer First Loss at Illinois
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Soccer (1-1-1, 0-0-0 MVC) suffered its first loss of the season Sunday at the hands of Illinois (3-0-1, 0-0-0 Big Ten), by a 4-0 mark at Demirjian Park. The Illini jumped on Illinois State early and never looked back, scoring in the opening minute.
Teenager shot in Champaign early Saturday morning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Police are investigating a Champaign shooting after a teenager was shot early Saturday morning. Officials said a 17-year-old boy was walking along Market Street north of Bradley Avenue when he heard several shots just after 5 a.m. Saturday morning. He was taken to the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Police […]
Multiple electric vehicles damaged in fire at Rivian's central Illinois plant
An unspecified number of vehicles were damaged on Saturday night when flames erupted at Rivian's central Illinois plant, authorities said. At around 9:45 p.m., first responders were called about a vehicle fire at the electric vehicle manufacturer's Normal plant, officials told WEEK-TV, the NBC affiliate in Peoria. Photos captured at the scene showed smoke and flames pouring out of at least one vehicle.
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