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Chronic wasting disease found in Ford County deer: IDNR
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging deer populations in Ford County. CWD is a terminal disease that impacts the brains of white-tailed deer. It was first discovered in Northern Illinois near Roscoe in 2002, and has since spread to 21 counties across […]
Paxton Main Street hosting four free concerts this summer
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Paxton Main Street is debuting their “First Fridays” Summer Concert Series, where free live music will be performed in downtown Paxton on the first Friday of each month. First Fridays will be held on May 3, June 7, July 5 and Aug. 7. Each concert will take place on the front […]
Community Spotlight: Buckley Community Group’s upcoming events
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Michelle Mitchell and Peggy Shockley joined Amanda Brennan on the Morning Show to talk about the Buckley Community Group and their many upcoming events. The Buckley Community Group organizes most of the events that take place in Buckley, Mitchell said. That includes the time-honored Buckley Fun Day coming up on June […]
Ford County creating mitigation plan to address future natural disasters
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A new Ford County committee is looking to prepare the county’s emergency response and resources for natural disasters that may befall the county in the future. The Office of Emergency Management recently held the first meeting of its Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee in Roberts. The committee’s purpose is to develop a […]
Paxton Main Street joins Illinois Main Street network
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Paxton Main Street was recently welcomed into Illinois Main Street (IMS), a program that helps foster economic development and revitalization efforts in commercial districts across the state. The IMS program opens new opportunities and helps provide goods, services, and jobs to its communities. It also allows members of its network to […]
New Arrival at Watseka Public Library: Abby Jimenez's 'Just For the Summer'
'Just For the Summer' is a modern romance novel by Abby Jimenez. It features humor, engaging dialogue, and well-rounded characters. The characters, who have their own flaws and challenges, add depth to the story. The plot centers on Emma and Maddie, best friends and traveling nurses, who experience various romantic escapades.
Harvest Moon Drive-In giving back to community after cat rescue operation in Iroquois Co.
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Harvest Moon Drive-in Theatre is helping to give back to the community tonight by supporting local animal shelters after a large-scale rescue operation earlier this week. WCIA reported on Wednesday 118 cats — including pregnant ones and kittens — were rescued from a single apartment in Iroquois County. River […]
UPDATE: PBL superintendent shares policies on school threats
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School has reported they have received a “vague” threat from an anonymous individual Friday morning — the third threat the school has received within a week. After consulting with law enforcement, the school is remaining open Friday, though there will be “increased security measures” at the school. “We […]
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