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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.
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 […]
Central IL high schools postpone, cancel homecoming parades ahead of weather
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Multiple high schools and a university across Central Illinois are having to make adjustments to their homecoming celebrations due to inclement weather. The Urbana School District posted to Facebook that their Homecoming Parade is canceled. The football game at McKinley Field is still scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff. “It will […]
Illinois football is 4-0 and fans need these shirts
Illinois football is off to a 4-0 start for just the third time since the 1950's. The Illini are rolling, having knocked off two ranked opponents thus far. Now, the team is looking to keep the magic rolling with an upset over No. 9 Penn State this weekend. But before...
Billboard memorializes dead cows in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – It’s been more than a month since cows got loose and were killed on I-57 in Douglas County. Now, a billboard that reads “I’m me. Not meat,” is up in the area. In August, a semi-truck carrying cows crashed. 20 cows were killed, and another 16 got loose. People for […]
Meet WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell at Champaign’s new cat lounge this weekend
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — If you are looking for an activity to do with your family indoors this weekend, head out to the new Kitty Crib in North Champaign. You’ll enjoy cats and even a special WCIA guest appearance. Moore’s Rescue Ranch is hosting the grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 28th from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Candidate throws hat into ring for Urbana mayoral race
Urbana, Ill. (WCIA) — Another candidate is vying for the top spot in the city of Urbana. Annie Feldmeier Adams announced that she is running for the mayor of Urbana as a Democrat in a news release Thursday. On her campaign website, she lists her priorities as sustainable growth, expanded housing opportunities, safe and connected […]
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 ...
Master key that can open 90% of Urbana mailboxes stolen from mail carrier
Update at 3:00 p.m. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department has provided additional details about Monday’s armed robbery involving a U.S postal worker. The say around 7:48 p.m. a male approached a mail carrier in the 2400 block of Prairie Green in Urbana. The male held a handgun at his side during the […]
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. […]
The News-Gazette's football Top 10 poll: SJ-O still at No. 1
Sep. 27—➜ 4-0 ➜ No. 1 Hardly anyone in the area has played better in the first half than the Spartans. The key for Coy Taylor and Co. is to put a full four quarters together. SJ-O steps out of Illini Prairie Conference play for the only time on Friday night when it hosts Carterville at Dick Duval Field. ➜ 4-0 ➜ No. 2 Salt Fork would like to have a word about first-half performances. Carter ...
‘These are well devised scams’: UI Detective reacts after 3 students targeted 9 days apart
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Law enforcement is investigating after three sexual exploitation scams targeted U of I students in the last nine days. Now, the University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) is looking for answers. Lt. Grant Briggs doesn’t believe the three incidents are related, but that doesn’t take away from the severity of each […]
Champaign County launches new gun safety program
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County is launching a new program that aims to strengthen gun safety and keep people safe. The Office of the County Executive announced that the county had been awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health. They intend to use that grant to launch the Champaign County […]
‘I want to do more’: Douglas Co. Animal Shelter out of space, struggles to find solutions
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Douglas County Animal Control is currently shut down and at capacity, they can’t take in any pets. But, that’s only the beginning of the problem. 11 of the dogs can’t be adopted because of an ongoing court case. For Spencer Hall, the shelter’s administrator, it’s like treading water and pushing forward […]
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