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What are the next steps for Decatur Schools’ phone ban?
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur School District superintendent is optimistic about the district’s new cell phone ban, but she also knows it will come with a new set of challenges. In mid-July, the Decatur School Board voted to ban cell phones and other electronic devices as a part of the new Electronic Devices policy […]
Land Bank Finishes 2nd Rehab Project with City Support
July 21, 2024 – With support from the City of Decatur’s American Rescue Plan funds, the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority (CILBA) has completed another home rehabilitation project located at 1652 N Edward St, Decatur. This is the second home completed in the Abandonment to Rehab program. The...
Findlay Walleye Festival Appears July 26th and 27th
The 36th annual Findlay Walleye Festival appears Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th bringing all the kid's activities, musical performances, and of course the walleye sandwiches. Brian Cole, Marketing Manager for Findlay's Walleye Festival is excited for the numerous bands that will be performing throughout the two-day event. The...
Volunteers open school supply store for teachers in Our Town Forsyth
FORSYTH, Ill. (WCIA) — The school year is just about a month away. That means restocking on pencils, markets and notebooks may soon be on the top of your mind. Teachers will prepare to fill their classrooms with those things, but it’s not always easy to get there. That’s where Crystal Hoadley and Jill Kelm […]
‘Pretty surreal’: Mahomet student performs at Carnegie Hall
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign County high-schooler is relishing in the performance of a lifetime in New York City. On Saturday night, Isaac Hanson from Mahomet-Seymour High School was one of two alto saxophonists to perform in a 22-member jazz ensemble at Carnegie Hall. The National Youth Orchestra, or NYO, selects the top high […]
Today is National Ice Cream Day!
CHAMPAIGN, IL – (Chambana Today) – Trying to beat the heat? Thankfully July 21 is National Ice Cream Day! A number of places will have promotions for ice cream!. Dairy Queen will be offering a free Dilly Bar with any purchase customers place on the DQ app. Cold...
Brad Underwood changed everything — except himself — to transform Illinois
We’re a little more than 100 days away from the newest edition of Illinois men’s basketball taking the floor for a regular season game. Brad Underwood is entering his eighth year at the helm. With the Illini not only getting to the vaunted Second Weekend last year —...
PPD: Man who was shot Sunday came at officers with a ‘digging shovel’
UPDATED: (6:40 p.m.) — Peoria police shot and killed a man who came at them with a shovel when they tried to serve a warrant for not abiding by an order of protection, the police chief said. Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria said 46-year-old Donald Wilson had a warrant...
Release of Pending Autopsy Report on Body Found in Vermilion River Expected on Monday
The autopsy report, along with positive identification, on the body found Friday (July 19th) in the Vermilion River is expected to be released by the Vermilion County Corner’s Office on Monday (July 22nd). On Friday, the Danville Police issued a release stating that around 12:20 PM Friday “law enforcement...
Illinois best friends who always told each other 'I love you' die together driving to Cardinals game
Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson had been inseparable since kindergarten and were on their way to a Cardinals game when their car hit another and swerved off the road and into a pole.
Danville native makes White Sox debut
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Chuckie Robinson III is back in the show and playing for his home state. Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte and promptly put in the lineup for the White Sox as they faced the Royals on the road. Chicago picked up his contract in December after becoming a free agent. Despite […]
Illinois just offered 2028 prospect — before he plays a high school game
I’m trying to do a lot of research here on his birthday, because I want to know if he’s potentially the first prospect born in the 2010s to receive an offer from Illinois. Anywho, Illinois reportedly offered 6-foot-6 prospect Cole Kelly on Saturday — before he even plays a high school game.
Former Illinois Basketball Commit Announces New Destination
Former Illinois Basketball commit Jeremiah Fears announced on his social media that he is committing to the University of Oklahoma. Fears reopened his recruitment earlier in the month of July after buzz grew that he wanted to reclassify into the class of 2024. That will now be the case as Fears will enter the class of 2024 and suit up for the Oklahoma Sooners during the 2024-2025 season. In the class of 2025 per 247sports, Fears is the No. 32 prospect and sixth ranked combo guard.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker floated as potential VP running mate
CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been floated as a potential running mate to Kamala Harris, who on Sunday announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for president following the news that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection.Pritzker was at his Gold Coast home on Sunday, and it was unclear what talks he has had or who he has been communicating with since Mr. Biden suspended his reelection campaign earlier in the day.Monday morning, Pritzker endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee, saying he would work hard to get her elected, because she is the...
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