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Solar arrays, city hall and crime data; Highlights of Tuesday’s Danville City Council meeting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday night, during which they discussed and voted on several topics. Solar array voted down The City Council voted down a zoning petition that would have authorized a solar array to be constructed on the west side of Danville. The proposed location for […]
Illini Emphasizing Running Game In Opener Against Eastern Illinois
As the Illinois Fighting Illini prepare to open the season against Eastern Illinois next Thursday, offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says their point of emphasis is to run the ball against a strong defense.
U of I YMCA hosting annual ‘Dump and Run’ sale this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois YMCA is hosting its annual Dump & Run Big Sale this weekend as students return to campus. The Dump & Run program has been a campus staple for over 20 years. It collects unwanted but usable goods that can be used by college students, including furniture, electronics, […]
Champaign School District holding Immunization Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Unit 4 School District and Carle Health are helping families with needed immunizations and physical exams this weekend. The clinic will be at the Martens Center on 1515 North Market Street on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic is for students in pre-K, Kindergarten, […]
Illini Football: A new season of hope with key transfers
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois football team is gearing up for a promising 2024 season, hoping to erase the disappointments from last year. After narrowly missing a bowl game with heartbreaking two-point losses in their final two matches, Coach Bret Bielema is hopeful for this season’s squad. “We are excited about this talented roster. Forty-five of them have never played in an Illini football game, but we are finding out everyone’s strengths and playing to them.”
Champaign's Penguin Project brings heartfelt 'Rock of Ages' to life this weekend
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - In Champaign, the power of theater is teaching students that anything is possible. The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company is partnering with the Penguin Project, to put on "Rock of Ages" this weekend. This is their 8th annual production together. The Penguin Project is an organization meant...
Illinois football tickets vs Eastern Illinois: Best prices for remaining available seats
The Illinois Fighting Illini open the 2024 college football season at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Coach Bret Bielema and the Illini are coming off a 5-7 season in the Big Ten Conference. The Illini are expected to compete for a bowl game...
Ford County Manufacturing Industry Hit by RhinoAg Plant Closure, 80 Jobs Lost
Ford County, IL – RhinoAg, a key employer in Ford County, will shut down its Gibson City manufacturing facility by March 2025. This closure will result in the loss of 80 jobs, delivering a significant blow to the local economy. The company has cited the need for long-term sustainability...
Champaign Library looking for feedback on future plans
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Public Library is looking for feedback on the future plans of the library. Library officials are writing a strategic plan, and they want patron input to hear the community’s needs. The link to the survey can be found here. The survey is available in Mandarin, Spanish, French and English. […]
Collecting political history with the Smithsonian
There are very few people who attend both major-party political conventions every four years. Most of them are journalists. But that list also includes a small team from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. They're tasked with gathering buttons, signs, flyers, hats and other "political ephemera." The idea is...
Matrimony in Milford: explore the transformed space thanks to a mother-daughter duo
MILFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — In the heart of Downtown Milford lies a place full of love and new beginnings. What some saw as just an old lumber yard, a mother-daughter duo saw as a blank slate. But, their building restoration journey doesn’t stop there. Colleen Caldwell hasn’t always lived in Milford, but in 2007, that […]
Bird e-bikes pedal onto University of Illinois campus
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois will see more e-bikes this semester. 500 Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes from the company Bird will be available to rent at the university starting this semester, the university announced in a news release. While cyclists will be able to ride across Champaign-Urbana’s designated service area, five slow-ride […]
Okaw Valley teacher accused of grooming in Shelby Co. arrested on similar charges in Moultrie Co.
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — An Okaw Valley School teacher who was arrested for indecent solicitation of a child and grooming in Shelby County has been arrested in Moultrie County on similar charges after being released from jail. Jason Engler, a 45-year-old middle school teacher, was arrested by the Findlay...
Illinois Athletics debuts ILL-IPA, Oskee Light this football season through NIL collective
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — New alcoholic beverages are coming to Illinois sporting events this athletic year. The ICON Collective, Illinois’ NIL coalition, announced that it is partnering with DESTIHL Brewery in Normal, founded by U of I alumni, to produce two beers — ILL-IPA and Oskee Light, a premium light lager. The beers will make […]
Parkland College to host Illinois Regional College Fair
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Parkland College is opening up its Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF), opening up high schoolers to brand new higher learning opportunities. The IRCF is a fair designed to introduce high school students and community college transfers to important information on higher learning. This includes...
Community Spotlight: 4-H Memorial Fall Family Camp
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Niki Hoesman joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to preview the 4-H Memorial Fall Family Camp. Attendees can expect traditional camping activities like hiking, boating and enjoying campfires in Allerton Park . The dates for the Fall Family Camp are Sept. 6-8. The registration forms can be found on University of Illinois 4-H’s […]
UP Center offering free de-escalation training
CHAMPAIGN – The UP Center is free violence de-escalation training from Meta Peace Team to anyone willing to volunteer during the 2024 CU Pride Fest. If you received training last year, you do not need to go through the training again. Just mark yourself as having received training previously when signing up.
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