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Mannheim Steamroller announced to play at Virginia Theater
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – It was recently announced that the musical ensemble Mannheim Steamroller will be performing at the historic Virginia Theater in Champaign on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Mannheim Steamroller, a neoclassical new-age music ensemble by Chip Davis, announced Monday that it will be performing in December...
Meat casings company cited over severe worker injuries
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. subsidiary of a Spanish meat casings company after two of its employees suffered severe injuries earlier this year. OSHA said Wednesday that it cited Danville, Illinois-based Viscofan USA Inc. for one “repeat,” seven “serious” and one “other-than-serious” violations and...
Five Illinois professors named University Scholars
CHAMPAIGN - Five University of Illinois professors at the Urbana-Champaign campus have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The recipients include Zeynep Madak-Erdogan, who is actively involved in the Cancer Center at Illinois. A professor in the study of food and nutrition, she served as a health innovation professor at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and is an active member of the Center for Genomic Diagnostics at Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Renowned history professor Robert Morrissey has gained widespread recognition nationally and internationally, positioning him as a prominent figure among...
Community Spotlight: Medicare now accepted at UI Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic at the University of Illinois is now able to provide services for patients covered by Medicare. To talk about it, WCIA’s Brandon Merano was joined by Rabel Lohana from the College of Applied Sciences at Illinois for a Community Spotlight. The certification allows Medicare patients […]
How Illini Football Will Improve Defensively in 2024
Head Coach Bret Bielema spoke to the BTN Network crew at the Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis on Tuesday and was asked a question Illini fans have posed since Northwestern 2023. How does the Illini plan to improve defensively in 2024?. The Illini were regarded by several outlets as...
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, […]
Applications, nominations open for That’s What Teens Say workshop
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — If you know a teen girl that would love to build confidence, connections, and communication skills, applications and nominations are now open for That’s What Teens Say in Danville and Champaign-Urbana. The three-day weekend workshop includes guest speakers, improv games, writing exercises, and unique icebreakers. It all culminates into a storytelling […]
Teacher on 12-year-old Drowning Victim: ‘He was Mr. Popular’
DANVILLE — A South View Upper Elementary School teacher is remembering 12-year-old Christopher D. London as “everybody’s friend.”. Funeral arrangements still are pending at Leek & Sons Funeral Home in Danville for London, whose body was found last week in the Vermilion River. He went missing after swimming with friends on July 15.
‘Everything we had hoped it to be’: Danville Aquatic Center sees successful opening season
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The newly-imagined Danville Aquatic Center has made quite a splash in the community for its inaugural season. After closing for refurbishments in 2021, the center transformed from Garfield Park Pool into the Danville Aquatic Center. It finally reopened on June 15. Since then, city officials have called the revamp a success. […]
Sonya Massey’s Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job
Why did Grayson never last a year at any of the departments he worked for except the last one? It cost Sonya Massey her life. The post Sonya Massey’s Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job appeared first on NewsOne.
Rockford unemployment rate rises slightly as jobs decrease
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - New unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the unemployment rate increasing in all of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan areas. Since June 2023, the Rockford-area unemployment rate increased by .5 percent from 6.2 to 6.7 percent. Data...
Sonya Massey Was the Descendant of William Donnegan, Who Suffered a Similar Fate in 1908
Content Warning: This article mentions police brutality, lynching, and racism. In July 2024, police body cam footage awakened the masses to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The video came several weeks after Massey died of injuries sustained from allegedly being shot three times in the head by former Sangamon County, IL. Deputy Sheriff Sean Grayson. Grayson and his partner responded to a 911 call Massey made after believing an intruder was in her home. Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was originally from San Diego, Calif., but lived in Springfield, IL. at the time of her death. Nearly a...
Heavy police presence reported in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A heavy police presence was located on North 5th Street in Springfield as of Thursday afternoon. It’s happening around the 700 block, the Springfield Police Department confirmed. They said more information will be released soon. Officials added that there is no threat to the public. This is a developing story.
Campus construction projects continue into the summer
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is quickly remodeling and expanding with new academic and apartment buildings in summer 2024. Steven S. Wymer Hall, the Undergraduate Library and 608 E. Chalmers are just three projects being worked on over the summer. Steven S. Wymer Hall. Steven S. Wymer Hall began...
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Hot-hitting Bay County downs two Illinois foes in Pony League North Zone
BAY CITY, MI – Bay County is doing its best to be a gracious host for the Pony League North Zone tournament. But that ends when the game starts. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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