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One hurt in Thursday morning crash outside of Urbana
SOMER TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is recovering in the hospital following a Thursday morning crash in rural Somer Township, just outside of Urbana. Sheriff Dustin Heuerman said the crash happened in the area of North High Cross Road and East Oaks Road at 9:45 a.m. Witnesses reported that a single vehicle hit a […]
Teen girl dies after medical emergency at Normal West High School
NORMAL (25News Now) - Normal Police and the McLean County Coroner are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl Thursday morning. Officers were called just before 10 a.m. to Normal West for a student experiencing a medical emergency. A school resource officer was on scene and helped school staff who...
2024 Job growth up in Champaign from 2023
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen significant changes across various Illinois metropolitan areas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), nine metro areas recorded job growth, three areas experienced a decline, and two regions remained unchanged by July 2024.
Nearly 100 kittens available during APL's Kitten Circus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Animal Protective League is calling it the "Cutest Show on Earth." APL's Kitten Circus is coming up at the end of this month. The organization says this is one of the best times of year to adopt a kitten, with 92 currently up for adoption.
Classic cars, motorcycles, will draw crowds to Springfield
Three popular, ongoing annual events return to Springfield this fall and give the public an opportunity to see classic cars and motorcycles racing once again. Here are a few details about each event:. Springfield Mile. Illinois State Fairgrounds. Friday, Aug. 31. Saturday, Sept. 1. The Springfield Mile is a prestigious...
Denny Doerfler of New Berlin, IL
Denny Doerfler of New Berlin, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Denny says KSHE plays nonstop rock & roll music. He was born to love music and KSHE is the answer to keep me going. Denny is a...
Antique mall owners celebrate grand reopening
LeAnn and Mark Bergschneider celebrated with a “Grand Reopening” event at The Peddler’s Antiques & Home Décor Shoppes over August 9 and 10. The Berschneiders became the new owners on April 1. “We had a great turnout. We are so happy the community has come out...
17-year-old arrested after overnight car chase through Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A teenager is under arrest in Danville after police said he led officers on a chase in a car that had been identified from a shots-fired incident. The events that led to the arrest started around 8:47 p.m. on Wednesday, when officers were dispatched to the area of Buchannan Street and […]
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
Westville Area Fire Protection District Wins Federal Grant
The Westville Area Fire Protection District is receiving nearly $200-thousand dollars in the form of a federal grant. Bill Pickett has more…. Fire Chief Mark Ames says the money will be used to purchase twenty-three new air packs…. {AUDIO: “Without this equipment we wouldn’t be able to affect a...
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