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The Overture: July 15 – 21
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding. Did we miss something this week?...
Two hospitalized after overnight apartment fire in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — An apartment fire in Decatur resulted in two occupants being sent to the hospital early Sunday morning. Just after 2 a.m., the Decatur Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment complex in the area of North Monroe Street and West McKinley Avenue. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke coming from the building. […]
Cardinals put Cubs season in a bodybag with never-ending first inning
Let's be quite clear, the 2024 Chicago Cubs season wasn't exactly showing a strong pulse coming into their weekend series with the rival St. Louis Cardinals. While the club remains undecided on their trade deadline plans, they've been seen by most teams to this point as likely sellers given their woefully disappointing campaign to this point.
Annual artisan fair returning to Effingham
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The 17th annual Effingham Artisan fair is making its return next weekend. The event will showcase handcrafted pieces from more than 30 artists including pottery, jewelry, metal works, paintings, wood works, crochet, soaps, photography, leather, edible art, wearables and more. Other features include live music, food trucks, live art demonstrations and […]
Q&A | Quincy Guerrier talks transitioning from Illinois to pro basketball with Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors played their first game of the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas Saturday night, and former Illini Quincy Guerrier, who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Raptors after going undrafted, was suited up for the team. Guerrier spent his final season of college basketball at Illinois this past season, where he averaged 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 37.4% from three. Despite not playing in the Raptors’ first game, Guerrier spoke to The Daily Illini after the contest about making the transition from college basketball to the professional game.
3.4-magnitude earthquake hits Illinois overnight
SOMONAUK, Ill. – The U.S. The Geological Survey says a 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Illinois early Monday morning. It happened at approximately 2:53 a.m. near Somonauk, Illinois, in Southern DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page that people in the area were woken up by...
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Central Illinois, Central Indiana
Central Illinois, IL – A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central Illinois and central Indiana, effective this Monday morning from 12:55 AM until 5:00 AM EDT. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK, issued the watch, warning of the potential for damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes.
Severe thunderstorms Sunday night could renew flooding potential across northern Illinois
A severe storm watch was issued Sunday evening for scattered to numerous showers moving through northern Illinois and to the east. Chicago will experience the most downpours between 7 and 11 p.m. as the system exits the area by 3 a.m. “This round of storms could end up being severe and bring a renewed potential for flooding,” after overnight storms caused damage in the suburbs, said Rafal ...
The Strange Reason Illinois Cicada Screams are Getting Louder
The good news is the historic brood invasion of cicadas in Illinois is lessening. However, the bad news is the screams of these pests is getting louder and there's a strange reason why. As we've mentioned previously, Illinois is a hot spot for the appearance of not one, but two...
Millions more spent on Pritzker’s clean energy agenda
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois is pumping millions of tax dollars more to develop a clean energy jobs program in underserved neighborhoods. The Clean and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker three years ago, funds programs that create clean energy jobs statewide. Pritzker said the Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship […]
Heat advisory: Heat index values up to 110 kick off the workweek
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. Expect heat index values to reach as high as 110. We could see stormy weather on Tuesday. Temperatures will cool as the workweek progresses. The end of the workweek will be pleasant with sun and highs in the mid-70s.
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