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The Champaign County Freedom Celebration parade was canceled yesterday due to weather conditions. The Illinois Department of Public Health has added nearly 150 zip codes to its list of high-risk areas for lead exposure for children. Highland Park held its first parade, following a mass shooting two years ago. Illinois...
Willard Airport hosting TSA PreCheck enrollment events
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — This August and December, Willard Airport will host pop-up events for TSA PreCheck enrollment to help make flight prep and security easier for passengers. TSA PreCheck can make moving through airport security less time-consuming and stressful for low-risk travelers. Enrolled flyers don’t need to remove their shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or […]
Coroner identifies man killed by train in Champaign County
PHILO, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign County Coroner has identified the man who has died of injuries sustained after being struck by a train west of Philo. Officials say Michael J. Dixon, 32, of Arcola, Ill, was pronounced dead by a Champaign County Deputy Coroner at 3:30 p.m. on July 3, 2024, at the scene, 837 County Road 1500 East, Tolono, Ill,
Pride Fest returning to Champaign-Urbana in September
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Uniting Pride of Champaign County announced that this year’s CU Pride Fest will be September 15 – 22. The week’s events will take place at several Champaign-Urbana locations. It will include drag shows, a block party, movie night, youth and family programs, live music — including “Queeraoke” night — and […]
Champaign community comes together for Freedom Celebration, fireworks
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Despite the early rain on the Fourth of July, people in Champaign still enjoyed a celebration for the holiday. This year’s Champaign County Freedom Celebration supported the CU Autism Network by making sensory zones that allowed everybody to enjoy the day. The celebration started...
Rooster Lands In Champaign/Urbana
Rimshotting Champaign from the south, the station is featuring Premiere Networks’ Bobby Bones Show in mornings and Audacy’s Katie & Company in afternoons. The station becomes the third Country station in the market joining Saga’s 100.3 WIXY and Stevie Jay Broadcasting’s “US 105.9” WGKC.
Champaign County towns finishing up parade, event planning for July 4th
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Several Fourth of July parades are kicking off star-spangled celebrations in Champaign County. Wednesday evening’s “Happy Birthday USA” Parade in St. Joseph is set to give the community a head-start on their patriotic festivities. The parade will step off from St. Joseph Middle School at 6:30 p.m., and will end […]
Take steps to reduce exposure to PFAS chemicals
URBANA, Ill. — PFAS are chemicals commonly found in consumer goods that are making their way into drinking water supplies where they are a risk to human health, but there are steps people can take to protect themselves. PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of more than...
Football legacy commits to Illinois
(WCIA) — A legacy Illini will continue his football career with Illinois. Jershaun Newton, the younger brother of Johnny Newton, has committed to Illinois. The three-star multi-position athlete chose Illinois over several Power Four schools including Indiana. A rising senior, he threw for 2,048 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 1,020 yards and five […]
Illinois basketball players bringing the six-pack to the party
After a great run to the Elite 8, the Illinois basketball team has every right to celebrate a great season. Getting deep into the second weekend of the NCAA tournament is an accomplishment for any program. The Illini hadn’t managed to get that far in nearly 20 years, as 2005 was the last time a spot in the Elite 8 was clinched.
Quincy Guerrier gets chance to improve key areas in Toronto Raptors NBA Summer League
An Elite 8 roster is naturally going to have players head to the next level to compete in the NBA Summer League. There is a reason the Illinois basketball team was able to get deep into the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. The Illini had talent on the roster.
Illinois Schedule Preview, Sept. 28: Protecting The Ball is Key Against Penn Sate
In order to turn the page from last year's 30-13 loss in which they turned the ball over five times, the Illinois Fighting Illini need to do everything possible to protect the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions
Expect to see full Terrence Shannon Jr. repertoire in NBA Summer League
Illinois basketball has multiple former players in the NBA Summer League this offseason. Seeing Marcus Domask latch on with the Chicago Bulls is exciting. Illini fans loved him during the one season he was in Champaign, and his work ethic should translate to touches in The Association. Domask’s running mate...
ciSports | Sonny Walker | Conquering the Athletic Director position at Centennial High School
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Sonny Walker, Centennial High School’s Assistant Principal and Athletic Director joins ciSports to discuss stepping into his new role as A.D. plus all the steps he took to achieve the position. What is ciSports?. CiSports is a ciLiving show segment that focuses on bridging...
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
Sholem's main pool reopens in time for Independence Day
Jul. 3—CHAMPAIGN — Sholem Aquatic Center will be back in the swing of things just in time for the Fourth of July. "Starting tomorrow, July 4, the main pool is BACK!" park officials shared on social media. "Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we made the repairs and THANK YOU to our Operations staff for their diligence and quick work. We are excited to announce that all ...
Illinois Football Q&A With Off Tackle Empire
Red Grange was born on this day in 1903. We're celebrating with his iconic performance in 1924 @IlliniFootball's win over Michigan.#B1GFootball x @IlliniAthletics pic.twitter.com/kbgU8cJ8ow— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) June 13, 2024. ATQ: Because Oregon and Illinois have not played in nearly 30 years, we here in Eugene know very...
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