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Scouting Marquette commitment Nigel James and his fit in Shaka Smart's system
Long Island Lutheran High School and Expressions Elite four-star guard Nigel James announced his commitment to Marquette on Tuesday, live on the 247Sports College Basketball Show and the 247Sports Channel. James, who is currently ranked No. 85 in the national class of 2025, chose the Golden Eagles from a list...
Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
Thousands without power across Central Illinois
UPDATE (10:00 p.m.) — According to Ameren Spokesperson Brian Bretsch, the Incident Management Team has been activated to determine the damage and what resources are needed. They will be working around the clock. Anyone without power is encouraged to report it to Ameren at 1-800-755-5000. Pictures of storm damage...
Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”
An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...
Sen. Rose leads measure against proposed stricter OSHA firefighting requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Could volunteer fire departments across the state face the risk of losing those who keep you safe? One Central Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. A proposal from OSHA looks to expand protections for first responders including firefighters, but it focuses on increasing training requirements, medical screenings for […]
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking associated with street gang
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield man was sentenced to prison, for his role in a widespread drug conspiracy involving a Springfield street gang, Boss Playas, which lasted from approximately May 2020 through November 2020. Christopher Wallace, 32, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by...
Change of scenery could be coming to high-end steakhouse, sushi restaurant in Springfield
The owners of Empire Korean Steakhouse aren’t changing their signature business, but it may look different in the near future. A recent social media post about Empire Korean Steakhouse and Sushi at 2100 West White Oaks Drive has garnered a swath of attention the past few days, after the building was found listed for sale on Coldwell Banker Commercial. ...
Suspensions, technology violations leading to cellphone policy vote in schools next month
The District 186 Board of Education will consider two paths forward on a more restrictive cellphone usage for middle school and high school students this coming school year, including a vote on the purchase of Yondr pouches that lock up cellphones and other devices. Board members would also look at...
Best Virginia’s 2024 TBT Roster
West Virginia’s alumni team, Best Virginia, is set to participate in this year’s TBT Tournament starting this coming weekend. With a new year, the team is seeing some changes on the roster and coaching staff. Here’s a look at this year’s 2024 Best Virginia team and staff...
Some Danville roads closing for flavorful First Fridays event
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is closing some streets on August 2 while the community celebrates a food and fashion-centered First Fridays event. “First Fridays: Taste and Style” will be from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Temple Plaza. As a result, roads will be blocked starting at 3 p.m. that day […]
Danville High Driver’s-Ed Teacher Puts Brakes on 55-Year Career
DANVILLE — Parents know the patience and time needed to teach their teen safe driving practices. Now imagine the thousands of students who driver’s education instructors teach year after year. But the instructors also have a vehicle with a brake on the passenger side. Danville High School Driver’s...
UPDATE: Search continues for missing 12-year-old in Vermilion River
UPDATE on July 17, 2024 DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities in Danville are still searching for a 12-year-old boy who went missing on Monday while swimming in the Vermilion River. Danville Police, the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Dive Team and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have been searching for the boy since that night. After […]
PHOTOS: Storms sweep Central Illinois overnight
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After severe weather and storm warnings swept across the state overnight, Central Illinois is cleaning up the aftermath. Across several counties, trees and power lines went down with the strong winds and left much to clean up Tuesday morning. We asked our viewers to share what they saw: Champaign County On […]
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