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Field catches fire near Gibson City
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Gibson City firefighters responded to a field fire that quickly got out of control on Sunday afternoon. The fire happened about three miles north of Gibson City just after noon. Firefighters from the Gibson City and Sullivant Township Fire Protection Districts responded to put out the flames and stop it […]
UPDATE: I-57N in Champaign reopens after Jeep hit median
Update at 11:03 a.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — State Police said all lanes are clear on I-57 northbound in Champaign after a Jeep hit a median Sunday morning, causing officials to reduce traffic to one lane while they worked to clear the road. About an hour after the crash was reported, ISP said the roadway […]
Big Lots Suddenly Closing 50 More Stores Including 2 in Illinois
It's been a challenging year for Big Lots after they've closed hundreds of stores and it doesn't appear they're done yet. Today, it was revealed that they are shuttering 50 more stores permanently and that includes at least 2 more in Illinois. You can add 50 more stores to the...
Vikings survive Maroons' wild comeback to keep playoff hopes alive
Oct. 4—CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Central football team pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks you'll ever see Friday night at Tommy Stewart Field. Unfortunately for the Maroons, however, there was still another half to play. Danville blew a big first-half lead but turned it around in the second half to earn a 44-31 win and keep its playoff hopes alive. Danville (2-4) led 22-0 with 90 ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Keeping college basketball relevant early in the season
Oct. 6—High profile nonconference games dot Big Ten schedules across the league. Illinois has notable showdowns with Alabama and Arkansas among four SEC opponents on the 2024-25 slate. Purdue will play three SEC teams. Michigan State has the Champions Classic against Kansas. And both Oregon and Rutgers will play in the Players Era Festival — a $2 million NIL-drive event in Las Vegas. The Big ...
Wild weekend AP Top 25 ramifications for the Illinois football program
It was a pretty good weekend for the Illinois football team, and we didn’t even play a game. In the past, a bye week was a relief as the Illini couldn’t lose a game. We needed the bye week to have some safe haven from the wrath of a tough schedule and dashed hopes.
St. Joseph man drives 600 miles, brings truck-load of supplies to Helene victims
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Much of the Southeast is still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Last week, a St. Joseph tattoo artist stepped up to help. Now, he’s making the more than 600-mile drive to bring essential supplies to those in need. Ryan Johnson has a 26-foot Penske truck packed to the brim […]
That's a Warp: Panthers, Falcons stay perfect in Week 6
Oct. 5—Argenta-Oreana 36, Tri-County 6. The Bombers (1-5) jumped into the win column with a decisive victory over the Titans (1-5) in Lincoln Prairie Conference play, with a 15-point third quarter helping them pull away down the stretch. Jimmy Dillon led the Titans with 126 rushing yards on 22 carries, while Garrett Pollock completed six passes for 76 yards and a touchdown to Joe Henricks. ...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returning to Central IL this week
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making its way back to Central Illinois this week. The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels previously stopped by Champaign this summer. If you missed your chance then, you can still see the famous vehicle between Oct. 10-13 in several different locations throughout the area. Here’s […]
Saturday's prep highlights: Cassady reaches another milestone for Maroons
Oct. 6—In volleyball Champaign Central (18-12) kept up its recent hot streak, earning runner-up honors at the Belleville East tournament after falling to defending Class 2A state champion Breese Mater Dei in the championship. continued to shine, making the All-Tournament Team and surpassing 1,000 digs for her career. The Conquering Riders (16-5) came away with a solid win 25-14, 25-11 on the ...
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