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Top of the Morning, Aug. 29, 2024
Aug. 29—Congratulations to Smitty's Car Wash, this month's recipient of Champaign American Legion Post 24's award for proper display of the American flag. It's the first time a car wash has been cited in the 19 years of the award. Old Glory is hard to miss — a stone's throw from the University of Illinois on South Neil Street, where the combination of classes resuming and soaring temperatures ...
All Elite Wrestling coming to Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – A wrestling event is here in Champaign. It’s through the All Elite Wrestling, a promotional show highlighting some of the best wrestlers in the world. Central Illinois native Tony Khan is the CEO, General Manager and Head of Creative who said he came up with the AEW idea when he was […]
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 29 – Sep. 01
Listen to Kimberly Schofield talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Hoopeston National Sweet Corn Festival at McFerren Park. Date: August 29 – September 2. Location: McFerren Park, Hoopeston. Details: This...
City of Champaign meeting cancellation
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The City of Champaign Plan Commission meeting has been cancelled for September 4. The meeting had been scheduled for 4 p.m. in the city council chambers. At this point, it has not been rescheduled.
Champaign-based Paralympic gold medalist tapped as TV commentator
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign resident and Paralympic gold medalist Nichole Millage will be providing commentary NBC during the Paralympic games. Millage, a retired sitting volleyball player, and her teams won the gold medal in Tokyo 2020, silver in Beijing 2008, silver in London 2012, and gold in Rio 2016.
Champaign Co. deputies issue 12 tickets, 13 warnings during ‘Saturation Saturday’
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — A recent impaired driving detail by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in Savoy resulted in 25 tickets and warnings being issued. The Sheriff’s Office participated Saturday in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) “Saturation Saturday” detail. It was part of a nationwide effort by law enforcement to crack down on impaired […]
Record-setting Illinois Lottery Fast Play jackpot-winner sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is not just a lot richer, but is also a history-maker after winning one of the largest-ever Fast Play jackpots in the game’s history. According to Illinois Lottery officials, the winning ticket worth nearly $1.7 million was sold at a gas station in suburban Alsip earlier this week.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
Three-star 2025 Plainfield Central OL Kaveon Lee plans Illini visit: 'I just want to see the team work'
Kaveon Lee could've entered his senior season with his football future solidified. But after six months as a Northern Illinois commitment, the three-star Plainfield (Ill.) Central Class of 2025 offensive tackle decided to open up his recruitment. "I just felt I committed too early," Lee said. "That was my first...
IDOT hosting public meeting on proposed Kirby Ave. bridge project
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting another public meeting in the Champaign-Urbana area to inform people about a proposed construction project. The project is the proposed replacement of the bridge that carries Kirby Avenue over Interstate 57. The existing bridge was designed to accommodate rural and agricultural traffic, not bicyclists […]
Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Illinois State Police completes largest security detail in agency history
CHICAGO – From the time Air Force Two landed at O’Hare airport Sunday, August 18, 2024 to the time of “wheels up” on Friday, August 23, 2024, the Illinois State Police (ISP) successfully protected the safety and security of the democratic process with the largest deployment of ISP personnel to a single event in the agency’s 100 year history.
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
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