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Illinois Officials Question Alton Mine Collapse and Future Safety Plans
The collapse of a mine on June 26, 2024, in Gordon Moore Park, Alton, Illinois, has alarmed local officials and residents. The falling apart resulted in a large sinkhole in the park’s soccer fields. With dimensions nearly 200 feet wide and 50 feet deep, the hole kept growing after several rains disrupted sports events and camps scheduled for the summer.
Illinois best friends who always told each other 'I love you' die together driving to Cardinals game
Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson had been inseparable since kindergarten and were on their way to a Cardinals game when their car hit another and swerved off the road and into a pole.
As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The members, joined by well-wishers, said the Lord’s Prayer, recited the Apostle’s Creed and heard a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They sang classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
‘Pretty surreal’: Mahomet student performs at Carnegie Hall
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign County high-schooler is relishing in the performance of a lifetime in New York City. On Saturday night, Isaac Hanson from Mahomet-Seymour High School was one of two alto saxophonists to perform in a 22-member jazz ensemble at Carnegie Hall. The National Youth Orchestra, or NYO, selects the top high […]
Warrior-Scholar Project provides brainy boot camp to veterans in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s never too late to go back to school. That’s why veterans across Champaign County are meeting up at the Chez Veteran Center throughout this week. They’re expanding their knowledge through a unique program called the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP). It’s a nationwide, free, academic boot camp. WSP lead Christopher Twigg went […]
Altmyer calls 2024 offense ‘explosive’ in preseason
(WCIA) — Luke Altmyer is gearing up to play his second season at Illinois, excited for another year under Barry Lunney’s offense. “I think we got a really good chance to put up some really cool numbers and be really explosive to win a lot of games because of the pieces that Coach Bielema has […]
Karley Yergler joining Illini Softball
(WCIA) — Karley Yergler was convinced she wanted to move away for her final two years of college softball. Then she became an aunt, giving her a better idea of what she values most. “I realized I didn’t want to be away from my family,” said Yergler. “After spending so much time with them and […]
Curtis Orchard opens for 45th season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — You might not want to hear it, but autumn is right around the corner. As a sign of times, one of Champaign’s oldest apple orchards officially opened this weekend. Curtis Orchard celebrated their 45th straight year of being open. Right now, they offer a new menu of apples each week, local […]
U of I Extension program looks to empower women in agriculture
June 21, 2024 – Women producers have been taking on more management roles within agricultural operations. To support this rapidly growing population of farmers, the University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties and Farm Credit Illinois are partnering to offer a six-week risk management course to empower this rapidly growing population of farmers.
Monticello hosts BBQ showdown at first Smoke ‘N Octane Festival
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — People across Piatt County enjoyed some summer fun and food this weekend. Monticello hosted their inaugural Smoke ‘N Octane Festival. Some even got a head start on the festivities on Friday. People could expect lots of cook-outs, live music, and even a car show. John Frerichs is the vice chair for […]
It's Your Business | Reopening a treasure box
Jul. 21—After focusing mainly on online business for four years, a local nonprofit bookstore has reopened its doors to walk-in shopping. Orphans Treasure Box Bookstore, located at 826 Pioneer St., held a grand reopening on July 13. The store's outlet is now open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. "It was busy all day," said Meg Heiser, one of the store's managers. "There was not one ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Will to win
Jul. 21—Tre White didn't do much winning last season at Louisville. The Cardinals finished the year 8-24 overall and just 3-17 in the ACC. Eight straight losses closed out their 2023-24 campaign. So, it stands to reason, White arrived at Illinois this spring with winning on his mind. "I feel like I'm a goofy guy off the court, a fun guy, but the main thing I want to bring to Champaign is ...
15th annual blueberry festival at Collett Park
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Collett Park was the host of this year’s blueberry festival in Terre Haute. The event allows residents to buy fresh, organic, blueberries or enjoy sweet treats. The festival is a fundraising and awareness event for the Terre Foods Cooperative Market. They bring local and organic food to the Wabash Valley […]
Ty Stultz throws no-hitter to lead Post 346 to regional championship
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute South grad Ty Stultz threw a complete game no-hitter in Terre Haute Wayne Newton Post 346’s 2-0 win over West Terre Haute Post 501 in the American Legion Baseball Region 3 championship game. “To be able, to throw a no-hitter is just like one in a million but […]
Former Sycamore Noah Malone headed to 2nd Paralympic Games
(WTWO/WAWV) — Former Indiana State sprinter Noah Malone is officially heading to Paris next month to compete in his second Paralympic games. Malone won 1 gold medal (4 by 100-meter relay) and 2 silver medals (100 and 400 meter dash) in the Tokyo Paralympics. He becomes the fourth former or current ISU student athlete to […]
Purdue targeting California's Nikolas Khamenia for 2025 class
LEBANON, Ind. — After earning MVP honors and leading his team to the 17-and-under title at this past weekend’s Puma PRO16/NXT circuit event in the Indianapolis area, it’s time for Nikolas Khamenia to turn some of his attention to recruiting. “After this weekend I’m going to sit...
Joel Gomez Earns Spot on Team USA Paralympic Track & Field Squad for Paris 2024
7/21/2024 3:18:00 PM | Track & Field, Paris Olympics / Paralympics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Incoming Purdue track & field senior Joel Gomez was named to the U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team on Sunday and will compete at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Gomez earned his second Paralympic berth when he won gold in the 1,500m T13 event at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on July 20 in Miramar, Florida. Gomez was victorious in 3:55.29 and punched his ticket to Paris in the 1,500m T13, the same event he raced in at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Gomez…
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