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How to watch Penn State football vs. Illinois: Time, channel, streaming info, and more
Penn State football closes out the September portion of its schedule when it hosts Illinois on Saturday. Here's how you can watch it. The post How to watch Penn State football vs. Illinois: Time, channel, streaming info, and more appeared first on On3.
Top of the Morning, Sept. 27, 2024
Sep. 27—Bellying up with ... A longtime visitor to Bud's Bar in Rantoul herself, Angela Jones has now been working behind the bar for about three years. "I was recently engaged, and I was using it as a way to start saving money for my wedding," Jones said. "Three years later, I'm still working and married!" Jones, whose full-time job is over at Dirtworks Trucking and Excavating, ended up ...
Champaign man sentenced 8 years for oxycodone possession
Sep. 26—URBANA — A Champaign man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for possessing a large cache of oxycodone shipped in the mail. Musonda F. Chansa, 25, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to unlawful possession of 200 grams or more of a controlled substance before Champaign County Judge Matt Lee, who accepted the sentence recommended by the state and Chansa's defense attorney Scott Lerner. ...
U of I issues warning against sextortion after three cases in 10 days
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — After a string of sextortion cases, the University of Illinois Police Department is giving students tips to prevent being a victim of a crime. In the past 10 days, UIPD said they are aware of three separate incidents of students scammed into sexual extortion. “The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is providing […]
U of I study hopes to shed light on strengthening bees
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A unique study investigating honeybee resilience has revealed some interesting findings. Doctoral student Edward Hsieh and Professor Adam Dolezal from the University of Illinois looked at how the combination of nutritional stress, viral infections and exposure to pesticides influence honeybee survival. No other studies have examined all three stressors together. […]
Construction picking up in downtown Rantoul
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Rantoul is in the process of transforming its downtown. Construction crews were working on Thursday. Officials say right now, they’re focusing on sewers and storm drainage underground. Once that’s done, contractors will start working above ground on streets and fixing the sidewalks. One business owner says it’s been […]
Niemann's concept focuses on 'elevated customer service,' company says
Sep. 25—CHAMPAIGN — A grocery at 2901 W. Kirby Ave. is the latest County Market to be converted to a concept that, according to Niemann Foods, puts a greater emphasis on customer service. Spokesman Gerry Kettler with Niemann Foods, the owner of County Market grocery stores, said the location is the third County Market location to be rebranded to a Niemann's after Quincy and Mattoon. He ...
A home loss to Illinois puts James Franklin on the hottest seat at his driving school
As Penn State has their fans make a fashion choice that left Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confused, it's clear that a loss for the Lions could lead to their head coach being on the hot seat for the rest of the season. Franklin who has never been able to...
Former U of I student gives 10 million for new science center
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Agriculture is a big part of life in Central Illinois. The U of I’s Institute of Sustainability Energy and Environment (ISEE) is looking to improve it. It just got a multimillion-dollar donation to create a hub for innovation as they try to establish a circular bioeconomy. Circular bioeconomy means there is […]
‘He would be here if there was a gate’: Grandmother fighting for change one year after grandson killed by train in Royal
ROYAL, Ill. (WCIA) — Every five days, a child dies after being hit by a train. It’s one staggering statistic from a recent study the “Safe Kids” non-profit conducted in 2019. On Sept. 8, 2023, Easton Wilsey was one of those children. Now, during Rail Safety Week, his grandmother wants to make sure what happened […]
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