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U of I-led project to assess whether financial help prevents repeated child maltreatment
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Child welfare agencies across the U.S. are investigating whether mitigating poverty can improve child maltreatment outcomes. While studies have suggested that temporary economic support can reduce reports of child neglect and abuse, no large-scale experiments have been done, and researchers are unsure about the amount of support needed to enhance children’s safety and the exact mechanisms through which these improvements occur.
ciSports: Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Pancho Moore joins ciSports this week to share all about his photography business Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography. With ciSports Host, Karidia Shelby, Coach Pancho discusses how his photography business was started, what services are offered, and his overall goal for Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography. What is ciSports? CiSports, is […]
C6 Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ For Sale In Illinois: Video
What started as an April Fool’s joke is now ready to hit the local trails with the creation of this one-of-a-kind C6 Corvette Trail Boss – and it’s currently up for sale in Illinois. Back in 2022, we shared a fun set of renderings showing off a Chevy Corvette Trail Boss, reimagining the iconic sports car with a lift and rugged off-road gear. It was intended as a laugh, but one determined C6 owner took the idea to heart and built a real-life version of this off-road sports car.
Urbana shares parking enforcement changes during U of I move-in week
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Urbana and Urbana Police Department are offering leniency on some parking enforcements with University of Illinois move-ins. As car and foot traffic increases with the arrival of students, police advise drivers and pedestrians to get familiar with Urbana laws around campus. From 6 a.m. on Aug. 18 – […]
Urbana School District staff celebrates ‘Opening Day’
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana School District held their Opening Day celebration for staff members on Tuesday. The annual event hypes up educators for incoming students while also reflecting on last year’s accomplishments. This year featured a fun-filled pep rally including student musicians, color guard, costume contests and games. There was also a presentation […]
Ion Grove launches grab-and-go food
Aug. 14—SAVOY — While no one likes getting stuck with flight delays, one local business hopes to make the wait a little sweeter. Ion Grove Café, located at Willard Airport, launched grab-and-go food sales over the weekend, which proved to be quite busy, said co-founder Phil Rowell. "We have had a few aircraft delays, and just knowing that people have access to food and drink has been helpful," ...
Meet RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025
The mission of the Ms. Wheelchair USA organization is to promote glamour, self-confidence, and community service; celebrating women with disabilities. RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025 joins ciLiving to discuss winning the national title and the other awards she was awarded during the competition. Plus, what is next for her this year.
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Illinois
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Community Spotlight: Wishes on Wheels’ 30th Poker Run
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Motorcycles will be riding around Central Illinois for the Wishes on Wheels of Champaign County’s 30th Annual Poker Run on Saturday. For a Wednesday Community Spotlight, Erik Davis and Karen McCarty spoke about the organization and the event with WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell. Wishes on Wheels raises money to grant wishes to […]
Champaign-Urbana restaurant round-up: What’s coming, opening soon
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — From openings to closings, Champaign-Urbana’s restaurant scene has seen some action since the top of the month. Here’s a recap for the local foodies. Crumbl Cookies A Crumbl Cookies will open to the twin cities on Aug. 23. Since the Utah-based company opened in 2017, the business has since expanded across […]
Boomerangs to have soft reopening Wednesday after brief closure
Aug. 13—URBANA — A local bar that closed this past weekend to "restructure" will have a soft reopening Wednesday night. Stuart Candlin, co-owner of Boomerangs Bar and Grill at 1309 E. Washington St., said the business is still "reorganizing" but is able to reopen sooner than originally expected — albeit with some caveats. "We will have a skeleton crew and limited menu, but we will be open!" he ...
Elite Illinois basketball guard earns top-40 billing in updated recruiting rankings
The Illinois basketball class of 2024 has turned out to be pretty special on paper. After the 2023-24 campaign, the Illini didn’t just have to add a few pieces to get back to prominence. Brad Underwood had to completely rebuild the program, as only two scholarship players returned to the roster.
Re-examined: Red Grange’s legacy 100 years later
Last week Illinois introduced new throwback jerseys to be worn at the Memorial Stadium re-dedication game, in honor of Red Grange. When the Illini kick it off against Michigan on Oct. 19, it will mark 100 years since Grange’s infamous six-touchdown game. The game turned Grange into an overnight...
Illinois basketball trying to get back in the running for 4-star 2025 recruit
The Illinois basketball team is coming down from the high of a wild ride in the class of 2024. I can sit here and say that I have never seen a class this talented coming into the Illini program. Yes, we have had players like five-star Dee Brown come in with Deron Williams and James Augustine, but on paper, that class was not as talented as what we are seeing entering this season.
Illini position preview: Defensive backs
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'Intense guy' James Kreutz ready for bigger role with Illini: 'He wants to hit anything moving'
CHAMPAIGN — Malachi Hood has a few James Kreutz stories tucked away in the mental library, none of them particularly fit to share with the media. Defensive coordinator Aaron Henry was asked for a PG-rated version of a story about Kreutz. "I don't think they exist," Henry told Illini...
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