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IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate
(The Center Square) – Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Democratic leaders, including Pritzker, followed suit with endorsements of Harris. Alongside the names of Democratic governors from several other states, Pritzker’s name was...
Rival Gymnast Reveals Selfless Act Simone Biles Just Committed at Paris Olympics
Simone Biles showed how to stand up for herself after the Summer Games in Tokyo, and now the gymnastics legend is even sticking up for her rivals at the Paris Olympics. German gymnast Sarah Voss took to Instagram to reveal that Biles helped make sure members of the German team had a place on a ...
18-year-old Declan Bender is ready to soar at SC2 Peoria TT Race
PEORIA (25News Now) - Declan Bender is chasing his dream--one dirt track at a time. Bender, from Cooksville, Illinois, will be the youngest competitor in the SC2 Peoria TT Race Sunday. He loves the thrill of the jump at Peoria Motorcycle Club and the chase for the win at one of America’s most historic motorcycle racing venues.
Malik Turner signs with 49ers
(WCIA) — Former Illini and Springfield native Malik Turner is back in pro football for a second stint in San Francisco on a one-year deal. The 28 year-old receiver last played for the 49ers in 2022. Turner spent 2023 with the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans practice squads and last years training camp with […]
WEEKEND WEATHER: “Fair” weather for Monster Trucks on Saturday, rain expected Sunday afternoon
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The weekend forecast is pretty fair until Sunday – perfect to check out the Monster Trucks at the Champaign County Fair in Urbana. Mild nights for Friday and Saturday, with a better cloud cover Saturday night. Expect potentially severe weather Sunday afternoon and evening.
Retired WCIA engineer awarded Dave Benton Crime Fighter of the Year
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — WCIA is proud to announce that Peter McFarland, a retired employee of ours, was awarded the Dave Benton Crime Fighter of the Year Award by Champaign County Crime Stoppers. McFarland was recognized Thursday during Crime Stoppers’ annual meeting at the Elks Lodge in Savoy. While working at WCIA as an engineer, […]
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