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Bird to add 500 e-bikes to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's fleet
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — Starting this semester, Bird will join the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus’ dockless bike share program by adding 500 Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes to the local fleet. The bicycles will be active throughout Champaign-Urbana across a designated service area. Five slow-ride zones will...
RhinoAg In Gibson City Closing In 2025
A manufacturing facility in Ford County is closing next year. RhinoAg in Gibson City will reportedly be shutting down by the end of March 2025. Around 80 employees will lose their jobs. The company says the closure is necessary for the long-term sustainability of the company. Layoffs are expected begin...
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
With an uptick in illnesses across Central Illinois for the beginning of school, here’s how to keep safe
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s not just students coming back to Central Illinois — illnesses are also making a return. Doctors say what some community members might be seeing is an uptick in respiratory illnesses or COVID. One OSF doctor said there is no need to worry because they’re expecting to see these number rise […]
As summer ends, pumpkin season is coming
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s still summer but many in Central Illinois are starting to feel the cooler temperatures. People and businesses are getting ready for fall, including Crowley Pumpkin Patch in Mahomet. The owner said they’ll have more than 10,000 pumpkins of all sizes for sale and it’s been a pretty good year for […]
Let’s grade my past Illinois season predictions
As one of TCR’s self-proclaimed “old-timers,” I’ve been offering up Illini football preseason predictions since 2018. We’ve been through a lot as a fanbase over the course of those six years: from AJ Bush to Luke Altmyer, Ricky Smalling to Pat Bryant, and Del’Shawn Phillips to Kennena Odeluga. Unfortunately, it’s been a few ups, but a lot of downs during that timespan.
Say hello to Illinois’ revamped secondary
Illinois is aiming to rebound from a challenging 2023 season by revamping its secondary. After achieving the top defensive performance in college football in 2022, the Illini's drop in standings highlighted the impact of losing key players and a defensive coordinator. With new transfers in place and returning talent, Illinois is set on improving its defensive game in the face of evolving offensive strategies across college football.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 22 – Aug. 25
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. Details: Enjoy the annual festival with food, games, carnival rides, local vendors, and nightly ice cream socials on the gazebo. Free entertainment each evening, with Deja Voodoo performing on Thursday night. Visit leroyfallfestival.org for presale tickets and more information.
Illini position battle update: Illini push for more competition, depth at cornerback
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois used the spring transfer portal window to improve the secondary after massive struggles last season. The Illini added a pair of cornerbacks in the spring — four-star Texas transfer Terrance Brooks and Ohio transfer Torrie Cox Jr. — to add top-end, immediate-starter talent (Brooks) and solidify depth (Cox).
Martinez Mundo bolstering Illini defense
Aug. 22—CHAMPAIGN — Christina Martinez Mundo left a lasting impression on Chris Tamas after last season's preseason exhibition with Eastern Illinois, a match in Charleston a season prior and some offseason showdowns in the spring. The way Martinez Mundo handled herself as the Panthers' libero, particularly against the veritable rockets from Illini outside hitter Raina Terry, stood out to the ...
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Aug. 22, 2024
Aug. 22—➜ . All the speculation and conjecture about what type of 2024 season and his program will have starts to take shape. ➜ . ➜ after Unity (2023) and Mahomet-Seymour (2022) held the honor the last two seasons. Points is the average margin of victory by the Illinois football team during its season openers in the era. The margin is skewed by a 38-6 win against Wyoming in 2022, with a 30-22 ...
One hurt in Thursday morning crash outside of Urbana
SOMER TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is recovering in the hospital following a Thursday morning crash in rural Somer Township, just outside of Urbana. Sheriff Dustin Heuerman said the crash happened in the area of North High Cross Road and East Oaks Road at 9:45 a.m. Witnesses reported that a single vehicle hit a […]
“Beneath Our Feet” to showcase findings of second Interseminars cohort
“Improvise and Intervene” was the second cohort for the Interseminars project from Humanities Research Institute, which launched towards the end of 2022. Now, the culminating event series is inviting the public to engage with its findings. “Beneath Our Feet: Grounded Space, Place, and Worldmaking” will present two days of programming on September 27-29, which is free and open to the public.
A first look at the newly renovated Columbia School in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The 115-year-old Columbia building in Champaign was redone just in time for the new school year, and it’s helping students learn in alternative ways. Champaign schools’ Columbia building has been standing for more than 100-years.And in April of last year, administrators decided to bring it into the 21st century. “The benefits […]
Champaign School District undergoing audit of special education programs
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After a settlement, the Champaign School District will undergo an audit of their special education programs. The audit will be done by Dan Cates, a former superintendent with expertise on special education, with oversight from attorney Neil Takkif. The Board of Education approved of its authorization at their special meeting Tuesday […]
Illinois looking to make strides on defense with additions like Kasparas Jakucionis
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — One of the biggest offseason additions for Illinois Basketball has made a strong impression this summer upon his arrival in Champaign. Kasparas Jakucionis recently returned overseas to compete in the Euro Basket event. The top-40 recruit according to 247 Sports averaged 19.4 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game, including 37 […]
Illini upperclassmen named to preseason watch lists
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois Football landed more players on pre season watch lists. Seth Coleman, Gabe Jacas, Pat Bryant and J.C. Davis have been named to the 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List. Since 2022, six former Illini have played in the senior bowl, including Keith Randolph Jr. and Isaiah Adams last season. Ole Miss transfer […]
CUPHD launches interactive countywide map of food pantries
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District now has an easier way to keep up with food pantries in the area. The public health district launched an interactive Google map that highlights all the pantries across Champaign County. The new tool is designed to help anyone in need of food assistance find nearby […]
Illinois Football: Zakhari Franklin Joins Earl Campbell Watch List
Wide receiver Zakhari Franklin has made waves by being named a preseason candidate for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, recognizing the best player from Texas in college football. The Illinois Football program highlights his impressive track record, including 266 receptions for 3,386 yards and 38 touchdowns during his career. After a challenging stint at Ole Miss due to a knee injury, Franklin reunites with his former coach, Barry Lunney Jr., at Illinois, where he aims to thrive in the Big Ten. His combination of speed, experience, and familiarity with the offensive scheme positions him as a key player for the team this season.
Illinois banking on transfers, experience to erase the memories of a frustrating season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ shot at playing in a bowl game last season evaporated with two-point losses in the final two games. Coach Bret Bielema is confident of a happier ending this fall. “There isn’t a more exciting time for me in my life than to be...
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