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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...
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Champaign County seeking election judges ahead of November
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Clerk & Recorder is calling for poll workers as the presidential election draws nearer. Election judges ensure that polling places remain accessible and run smoothly on Election Day and during early voting. Responsibilities include opening and closing the polls, handling all election materials, giving assistance, checking that only […]
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.
‘Shelter, enrichment, opportunity’: New McLean County Animal Control building breaks ground
SHIRLEY – A familiar place for animal control will now have a new place of operation. McLean County Animal Control broke ground Tuesday morning on a new building just east of Shirley. Animal control currently has 23 dog kennels, 16 cat kennels and eight kennels in their isolation room.
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, […]
Furever Family: University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Signs of dogs experiencing Heat Stress
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — From U of I Veterinary Teaching Hospital:. Dr. Christopher Kennedy is a veterinarian within our emergency and critical care service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. He is a diplomate (boarded specialist) in both the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Signs...
Agenda dispute kicks off Monday Champaign School Board meeting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Tensions were raised right off the bat at Monday night’s Champaign Unit 4 School Board meeting. Upon approving the night’s agenda, board member Mark Holm requested an amendment to add board reorganization for “basically, all the officers but president” to the agenda. Holm said fellow board members Sam Banks, Betsy Holder, […]
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…
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