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Monticello man charged with cruelty to animals
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — A man in Monticello is being charged with animal cruelty. Court records show Devon Guttner has been charged with four misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. He has pleaded not guilty. The Piatt County Jail confirmed that Guttner was held in their custody Tuesday morning. He was given pre-trial release, according […]
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Winners announced for Mt Zion Chamber Curb Appeal Challenge
July 16, 2024 – The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its first Curb Appeal Challenge aimed at enhancing the visual appeal of the local businesses in Mt. Zion. The Best Signage and Façade winner was Decatur Orthopedic Center. DOC was recognized for outstanding integration...
Quick action by Mattoon firefighters prevents fire from spreading to trailer with person inside
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - The Mattoon Fire Department was able to act quickly to extinguish a fire at an abandoned trailer and stop it from spreading to another trailer with a person inside. MFD responded to the 600 block of Marion Wednesday morning at 7:30. Crews found an abandoned single-wide...
DPS passes vote to ban phones district-wide
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Public School Board of Education passed a vote that will institute a district-wide phone ban starting Aug. 12. The Board voted on an amended policy, in which high school students are no longer allowed to take their phones out of their lockers during lunch periods. Now, all students must keep their phones in their lockers or another locked receptacle provided by the school.
Urbana-born photographer is Allerton's next artist-in-residence
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) — An Urbana High School grad and visual artist will be joining Allerton as the artist-in-residence this summer. Lemareyè Jones will combine many of his current passions during a three-week stay beginning July 26 at the Monticello-area park, including the clash of technology and nature, photography, visual arts and West African culture.
Crews working to restore power in Decatur after storms
DECATUR, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Monday night's storms left some damage in Decatur and some residents without power. Residents in the neighborhoods near West Mound Road lost power late Monday night. City officials said more than a thousand Decatur residents were also affected by the outages. "Our power went out...
UPDATE: Woman missing in Champaign found, sheriff confirms
Update on 7/17/2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A woman reported missing from Champaign has been found safe. After being missing for a week, officials with the Champaign Police Department said Destiny Confer was no longer listed as such as in their database. The McLean County Sheriff’s Office then confirmed that officers in Urbana made contact […]
New digital forensic tool approved for Decatur Police Department
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur City Council has approved a new digital software to help their criminal investigations. On Monday night, the Decatur City Council approved of a subscription to Cellebrite Premium. The software helps law enforcement agencies analyze smartphones and other devices for any information related to investigations. “Cellebrite is solving investigative challenges […]
Recruiting Roundup: Five possible flips for Illinois
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Man stops in Champaign while cycling around the world
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – One man is making his mark on the world with just two wheels by cycling around the globe. His journey around the world has now taken him to the United States, where he’ll be taking his next leg of the journey. He’s known on his social media as Shengqiang Xu, but […]
200th birthday celebration to honor former Governor Oglesby to be held July 25
July 16, 2024 – The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion located at 421 West William Street in Decatur will be hosting a 200th Birthday Celebration in honor of the Governor. The event will be Thursday, July 25th, 2024, from 6pm-9 pm. Tickets are $25 and available online or a...
Eric Johannigmeier returns to lead Illinois cross country
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This Fighting Illini has found his way back to his college team. Director of track, field and cross country Petras Kyprianou named Eric Johannigmeier University of Illinois cross country and distance coach on Monday, July 15, 2024. Johannigmeier, an Illini alum, participated in cross...
New trampoline park coming to Effingham
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — In Effingham, families will soon have a new place to play. The Arena Trampoline Park is coming. The main part of the space is 25,000 square feet. It will have open trampolines, dodgeball courts, and dunking mats, a ninja warrior course, and a rock climbing wall. The space will also have […]
The 90 Illini #75: Kellen Francis
I have a confession to make: I have an Illinois blindspot. I know a lot about this state, but there's this area – let's call it... west central Illinois? northwest central northern Illinois? – where I just don't know anything. In fact, I don't think I've ever been there.
WAVE returning to Danville on Saturday
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion Housing Authority, Survivor Resource Center, and Violence Prevention Task Force are teaming up to host a weekend afternoon of family-friendly fun in Danville. The WAVE, or “Wash Away Violence Event,” will be held at the Fair Oaks pavilion on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will mark […]
Effingham Heating & Air Joins Effingham County Chamber
The Effingham County Chamber shares the addition of Effingham Heating & Air to their community of businesses. Effingham Heating & Air brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to service, making them an asset to Effingham and the surrounding areas. Effingham Heating & Air is located at 13247 N 1000th...
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