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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...
Urbana mayoral candidates discuss police, alternative responses
Oct. 4—URBANA — Both of Urbana's 2025 mayoral candidates feel that the city is doing the right thing by looking into alternative public-safety models. However, their opinions differ when it comes to the recent debate between police Chief Larry Boone and the Urbana City Council on whether to increase police staffing ahead of the outcome of a public-safety study, which ultimately ended with 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 ...
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 […]
‘There’s something for everyone’: C-U Folk and Roots Festival returns to Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Hundreds gathered for the opening night of this year’s C-U Folk and Roots Festival Thursday night. The event, hosted at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, officially kicked off the first day of a three-day annual festival. The community-run event brings national and local folk performers and organizations to Urbana. […]
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. ...
Early games could impact Illinois football in the long run
There is a chance that Illinois football doesn’t have to play a game and we can move up in the AP Top 25. It is always depressing not having the Illini suiting up on Saturday. Bye weeks are never fun, as I want to watch the program on the field.
These Urbana roads will be closed for the Run to Remember 5k this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The roads around the Champaign County Fairgrounds are going to be closed to traffic this weekend for a 5K race. Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is hosting its annual Run to Remember 5K and 5-mile race on Saturday. Starting at 7:30 a.m., portions of the following streets will close to accommodate […]
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 […]
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