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Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
With school back in session, a look around the area sports scene
Aug. 15—Janet Rayfield has 226 victories in charge of Illinois soccer. The veteran coach starts her 23rd season leading the Illini tonight when they host Wright State at Demirjian Park in Champaign. Of the 18 Big Ten women's soccer coaches, Rayfield's win total ranks fourth in the revamped league, only behind Nebraska coach John Walker (365 wins), Ohio State coach Lori Walker-Hock (291 ...
Illinois figuring out in-helmet communication
Aug. 15—CHAMPAIGN — Illinois rigged up a makeshift in-helmet communication system during spring football practices. It was a preemptive move for Illini coach Bret Bielema knowing the NCAA was likely to approve the use of coach-to-player communications ahead of the 2024 season. That move was made official April 19 after several teams got a chance to use in-helmet communication gear during last ...
Prosecutors want joint trial for Madigan, McClain on corruption charges
(The Center Square) – Prosecutors want a joint trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain to avoid the two men blaming each other for a nearly decade-long racketeering and bribery scheme. In July, McClain, a former state lawmaker and former ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain. ...
Illinois Dad Makes His Picks for The Golden Bachelorette Winner
We are on the brink of the first ever Golden Bachelorette season, are you ready to predict which bachelor Joan ends up with?. Last fall, the Golden Bachelor landed on our TV screens. We knew it was coming, but we didn't know how much of an impact it would have on the reality TV world.
Woman hopes to live dream of being homeowner after winning $1M on lottery scratch-off
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A lucky lottery player says they were shocked to discover their $25 scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, a winning player, who has requested to remain anonymous, was given the winning ticket as a gift to her by her husband.
Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
Featured fall events for around-campus fun
As you settle back into campus life this fall, it’s easy to fall into a strict routine of schoolwork and studying. Take some time for yourself and squeeze one of these events into your schedule for some fun. Paul Dresher’s Sound Maze. Ease into the semester with a...
500+ in Tolono lose power Wednesday morning
TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) — Hundreds of homes in Tolono were left without power Wednesday morning due to what Ameren described as an equipment malfunction. The outage started around 9:15 a.m. and it affected a total of 580 homes. As of 10:40 a.m., Ameren’s outage map indicates that the outage has largely been resolved, with only […]
WEFT hosting open airshifter training session this Sunday
Community radio station WEFT 90.1FM has been in the mix for quite some time now, broadcasting a wide range of programming since 1981. Like this magazine, WEFT provides a space for any engaged community member to contribute, and they’re hosting an open airshifter training session this Sunday, August 18th at 3 p.m.
Admission uncertainties create student housing shortage
When the University informed resident advisors (RAs) that they may be temporarily sharing a room with incoming freshmen, it all but confirmed that the University was dealing with a housing shortage. Saddling RAs with unexpected roommates is just one of the measures the University took to try and combat the situation, which was created by several months of compounding uncertainties.
Champaign park honors Olympians with special tribute
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Park District is reminding residents of their monument to honor local Olympians. “The Olympic & Paralympic Tribute located at Dodds Park honors the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” officials wrote in a Facebook post. “Its granite platform is inscribed […]
Parkland College’s trades program providing students hands-on, construction training
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Working in construction zones is not for the weak, it takes the right kind of person for the job. At Parkland College in Champaign, the trades program is preparing the next generation to gear up to be the next ones building roads, houses, and everything in between. Leading that trades program, […]
Jayoo Da Boss: Family Representative
If you haven’t seen Jayoo Da Boss perform live, you probably haven’t been to Cypher Saturdays at Canopy Club very much over the past couple of years. Ever since the monthly series re-launched post-covid in January of 2022, Da Boss (Justan Reynolds) has been a regular staple, building and growing all the time with “The Family.”
Visit Sustainable Student Farm’s stand outside Illini Union on Thursdays
Every Thursday, the Sustainable Student Farm at the University of Illinois has a stand set up on the south side of Illini Union by the Main Quad. From 11 to 4 p.m. every Thursday between late May and end of October, there’s another opportunity besides Champaign Market and Urbana’s Market at the Square to support sustainably produced food and the SSF who is doing the work. Here’s a recent Instagram Reel posted by Illini Union which showcases a bit of the stand.
Community Spotlight: True West at Parkland College
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Twin City Theatre Company, a group local to Champaign-Urbana, will be performing two weekends at Parkland College before the month ends. The group will be putting on True West by Sam Shepard. Cast member Nolan Rice and stage manager Chandra Galloway came on The Morning Show to give a summary of […]
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