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We’ve launched our Summer Donation Campaign
Earlier this year, we coordinated our Spring Donation Campaign with our annual tournament on Smile Politely, which is a fun way to engage with our readership each March. Now that we’ve entered summertime, we’re looking to raise support for our Writers Fund by launching this Summer 2024 Donation Campaign.
Krannert Art Museum’s opening night celebration is August 31st
July is just about to turn into August, and before we know it, the fall semester will be at our doorstep. Krannert Art Museum has announced their opening night celebration will take place on Saturday, August 31st with a reception in the East Gallery and Link Gallery on the Main Level from 5 to 7 p.m.
UI team creating VR training on cultural sensitivity for physicians
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A team at the University of Illinois is developing a series of virtual reality training modules to help improve cultural competency between patients and doctors. The three modules aim to help health care professionals be more mindful of how they communicate with a wide array of patients, particularly people of color. […]
5 big-time Illinois basketball recruiting targets from the Peach Jam
The 2024 EYBL Peach Jam has now concluded, and the Illinois basketball team had multiple recruits playing in the competition. Some of these big-time recruits are for the immediate future and others are down the road. But no matter what, the relationships the Illini are building with some of these recruits will pay dividends for the program sometime over the next few years.
Two more pro-Palestine activists charged with Mob Action from U of I protest
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two more people were recently charged for incidents that took place at April’s pro-Palestine protests on the University of Illinois campus. 35-year-old Elizabeth Sotiropoulos of Champaign and 25-year-old Joseph Kleckner of Savanna were each charged with mob action and obstructing a peace officer, Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz confirmed. They […]
Bret Bielema adds two former Division-I head coaches to Illini staff as analysts
Illinois coach Bret Bielema on Monday announced the additions of two former Division-I head coaches to his support staff as analysts. Former UTEP head coach Dana Dimel (DIMM-uhl) was named a senior offensive analyst, while former Western Illinois head coach Myers Hendrickson was named a senior analyst. Dimel was the...
Raina Terry and Caroline Barnes joining coach at Big 10 Volleyball media day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Big Ten Conference announced the attendees for its 2024 Volleyball Media Days, which will take place Aug. 5-6 at the Big Ten Network studios in Chicago. Fighting Illini head coach Chris Tamas will be joined by Raina Terry and Caroline Barnes at the annual event....
Illinois Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis Puts On Scoring Show In International Competition
Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis put on an offensive clinic in Lithuania U18's win against Spain. Now that he is set to begin the FIBA U-18 EuroBasket tournament, will be fresh enough to begin with Illinois
Coroner identifies Danville boy found in Vermilion River
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Coroner’s Office has identified the 12-year-old boy whose body was recovered from the Vermilion River last week. Coroner Jane McFadden said the boy is Christopher D. London of Danville. An autopsy was performed on Saturday, but McFadden did not release the preliminary results; she explained to WCIA that […]
Mini-Marathon & Fun Day – Sat. July 27, 10am-2pm / Friendly Town at Lincoln Park
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE. The Danville Police Department, along with OSF Healthcare and members of our community, are hosting a Mini-Marathon and Fun Day promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles for our community’s children!. There will be Disk Golf, Football, Soccer, Bocce Ball, Bags, food trucks,...
Danville Aquatic Center’s Seen More than 4,000 Swimmers in First Month
DANVILLE — Since its grand opening, the Danville Aquatic Center at Garfield Park has seen about 4,500 swimmers in over a month’s time. That’s a rough estimate, says Jessica Lively, community wellness manager with the city of Danville’s Public Works Department. Daily attendance varies with the...
Paxton Aquatic Wildcats win home meet over Gibson Area Swim Team
PAXTON – The Paxton Aquatic Wildcats defeated the Gibson Area Swim Team 259-171 on Monday. The Paxton girls won 175-68 while the GAST boys won 103-84. In the girls’ age 8-and-under 100-meter medley relay, Paxton’s Emma Doolen, Kinley Garrell, Reagan Loschen and Maci Stafford finished first with a time of 2:27.
Woof woof! Take an inside look into this “hotel for dogs” in Our Town Forsyth
FORSYTH, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s nothing better than taking a trip and getting away for a night or two. While we humans may love to travel, pups deserve a bit of pampering too. In Our Town Forsyth, Briggs Republic is proving to be a “hotel for dogs,” whether it’s for a few hours or a […]
Jordan Chapman hired as Paxton Park District’s recreation director
PAXTON – The Paxton Park Board approved the hiring of Jordan Chapman as the Paxton Park District’s recreation director during a special meeting held Monday. Chapman worked for seven years as the director the St. Anne-based Kankakee County Humane Foundation before taking a position as assistant director of unified initiatives for Special Olympics Illinois.
Danville ‘Wonder Garden’ cultivates love of gardening in kids
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – A year-round program in Danville is growing kids’ love of reading along with growing flowers. Through the University of Illinois’ Extension Office, the Volunteer Master Gardeners volunteer at what’s called the “Wonder Garden” to teach kids all about growing plants. Every Monday at the Danville Public Library, they start indoors reading […]
HART is full, how you can help
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Dory, the cat joins ciLiving today, hunting for her Furever Family and Amy Buttram, HART Volunteer Coordinator is here to introduce us. Dory came in to HART last May, pregnant. Her kittens have all been adopted. And she is desperately ready to find her furrever home. She is a bit big boned and on a diet. So looking for a home that will help her with her fitness goals. Good with respectful cats. Doesn’t seem to mind dogs. And she is a good sport on playing dress up.
Lost hiker, child found in Coles County through innovative location tracking tool
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — On Monday, emergency responders in Coles County recounted an incident in May where they used a unique text-to-911 tool to locate a lost hiker and her child. Officials said that before 1:40 p.m. on May 23, someone reported to the Coles-Moultrie Emergency Communications Center (CECOM) that a family member and their […]
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for shoving girlfriend off hotel balcony in South City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - An Illinois man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for shoving his girlfriend off a hotel balcony in South City in 2021. Cameron Creamer, 32, of Danville, Illinois was sentenced Monday. He pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree domestic assault and first-degree kidnapping.
Danville man dead after car vs. pedestrian accident overnight
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An 82-year-old Danville man was killed early Sunday morning after he was hit by a car. The Danville Police Department arrived near North Gilbert and West North Streets at 3:43 a.m. A vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident was reported. The vehicle driver was at the scene and was not hurt in the incident, however, […]
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