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Park district and First String to celebrate new Douglass field, other upgrades
Oct. 4—CHAMPAIGN — It's no star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but Earline McFarland has received a special marker of her claim to local fame: a plaque on the new concessions building at Douglass Park that honors her many years serving up Douglass Dogs and other refreshments for First String Little League. Earline is the mother of Peter McFarland, who founded the league in 1993. "I wanted to ...
Top of the Morning, Oct. 4, 2024
Oct. 4—Bellying up with ... On Fridays, we'll spotlight the men and women serving up cold ones and conversation in our neck of the woods. Let us know about your favorite bartender by emailing . Kristie De Luna started bartending professionally in Memphis, where she enjoyed working with high-scale drinks and food. But one member of her family made country living a necessity. "We have a cattle ...
Champaign Police looking for panel volunteers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is looking for community volunteers to staff two essential roles. The police department is looking for community members to staff officer interview panels. Volunteers will meet with candidates to be a police officer to assess candidate qualifications and give feedback to the police chief. Panelists are asked […]
Organization pushes for equality in computer science education at U of I summit
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Education and computer science professionals from around the state came together at the U of I. Their collaboration may lead to change in the state’s education system. Expanding Computing Education Pathways had their second annual summit Friday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Their mission is providing computer science classes for students […]
Illini basketball hoping talent translates to wins in 2024-25
ROSEMONT, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois men’s basketball answered plenty of questions at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday, Oct. 3. Junior forward Ty Rodgers, one of just two scholarship returners from the 2023-24 season, called this year’s group the most talented team he’s ever been a part of. He said he loves how the team […]
Champaign’s Promise Healthcare receives $600K for mental health, substance abuse services
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Over half a million dollars is coming to Central Illinois for mental health and substance abuse services. A new grant for $600,000 has been received by Promise Healthcare after applying in June. They were one of 16 clinics in Illinois to be chosen by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). […]
Savoy trustees approve Colbert Park design contract
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Savoy has passed a design contract planning improvements to Colbert Park. MSA Professional Services, Inc. is receiving $364,902 to study and create a design for Colbert Park. According to the contract, some of the proposed ideas include a grand entrance, a skate park, a multiuse trail and the […]
Crime, traffic incidents down in Decatur during 2024, new data shows
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — New data from the Decatur Police Department shows a decrease in crime and traffic-related incidents this year compared to three years ago. David Horn, a candidate for the Decatur City Council, shared some of the data on Facebook, which Police Chief Shane Brandel confirmed is accurate. The data shows that the […]
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