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Massey family calls for ‘total justice’ at daughter’s funeral
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The funeral for a woman shot and killed in her own home was full of celebration and calls for justice. Hundreds gathered on Friday to celebrate Sonya Massey’s life and lay her to rest. She was remembered as a friend, a daughter, a sister and a mother of two. Family and […]
Champaign Co. Fair kicks off with a blast from the past
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Fair is underway and with it, officials have brought back a “blast from the past” for fairgoers. The rodeo is back. It’s been about seven years since they’ve had the pro rodeo hit the dirt, kicking off Thursday night. Board members said they hope this event will bring […]
12-year-old missing boy found dead in Vermilion River
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The search for a missing 12-year-old boy in the Vermilion River came to an end on Friday with the recovery of his body. Officials with the Danville Police Department said the boy was found at 12:20 p.m., a quarter mile downstream of where he went missing Monday night. The boy’s family […]
Danville prepares for inaugural flag football season
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville High School jumped at the chance to compete in girls’ flag football from the moment the sport was added to the fall calendar. “It was like a little birdie in our ear like hey, be prepared, because we’re going to have a lot of ladies who want to come out,” […]
Two arrested in connection to Charleston drug-induced death
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people have been arrested in Charleston in connection to a man’s drug-induced death earlier this summer. Officials with the Charleston Police Department said on social media that on May 26, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the area of 13th Street and Olive Avenue. The man […]
Two arrested in connection to Charleston drug-induced death
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people have been arrested in Charleston in connection to a man’s drug-induced death earlier this summer. Officials with the Charleston Police Department said on social media that on May 26, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the area of 13th Street and Olive Avenue. The man […]
Car totaled after sinking into Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — No one was hurt on Thursday after a car went into Lake Springfield. The Springfield Fire Department posted pictures and details of the water rescue on their Facebook page Friday. The car went into the water at a local boat ramp and became submerged. No one was hurt, but the car […]
Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is striking Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. In Champaign County, officials said on social media that the outage resulted in the Brookens Building being closed for the remainder of Friday. They said they hope to reopen the […]
UPDATE: Wife of Pour Bros. manager speaks out after judge’s verdict
URBANA, Ill (WCIA) — The man accused of killing a Champaign bar manager outside his workplace has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Fidele Tshimanga was tried from the bench on Friday by Judge Matthew Lee on charges that included first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, burglary and armed robbery. In a […]
Sliding into town: Little Tikes to feature Paxton playground in catalog
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Paxton’s new quarter-million-dollar playground was installed in April at Pells Park; and this fall, it’ll be getting more attention than just the kids in town. The newly installed structure is being featured in a catalog for Little Tikes. “They feature somebody — somebody who’s had a play structure — and they […]
Gov. Pritzker signs carbon capture bill in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A new bill passed through the governor’s desk on Thursday, paving the way for cleaner energy and new jobs. The Safe CCS Act, or the carbon capture bill, has been a big deal in Springfield for the last several months. “We need to use every tool at our disposal to slow […]
Several airlines face global ground stop and services disrupted worldwide in wake of major Microsoft Outage
(WJET/WFXP) — Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. Around 7 a.m., Microsoft 365 said they had released a fix for the update that had caused the disruptions. All the flights that were affected by the outage have since returned to normal service. […]
Effingham Co. 911 dispatch centers affected by network outage
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Residents of Effingham County may have had trouble connecting with 911 dispatch centers early Friday morning. The Effingham City/County 911 announced on their Facebook page that the 911 dispatch centers at both the Effingham City Police Department and Effingham County Sheriff’s Office were affected by a worldwide internet outage issue. Across […]
Effingham Co. 911 dispatch centers affected by network outage
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Residents of Effingham County may have had trouble connecting with 911 dispatch centers early Friday morning. The Effingham City/County 911 announced on their Facebook page that the 911 dispatch centers at both the Effingham City Police Department and Effingham County Sheriff’s Office were affected by a worldwide internet outage issue. Across […]
Network interruption affects University of Illinois campus
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois campus is experiencing a significant network service interruption Friday morning, according to university police. Around 7:54 a.m., an Illini-Alert was sent out to students and faculty alerting them of the disruption. There was no estimate provided for when the network service issue will be resolved. Officials with the […]
Pierce Grieve wins 93rd annual Illinois State Amateur Championship
URBANA (WCIA) — It took a three-hole playoff to crown a champion at this year’s state amateur tournament, but Pierce Grieve finished the day on top for the event win and to earn an exemption in the 2024 US Amateur Championship. Grieve and Marcus Smith paced the field with a 279 total over four rounds […]
Tuscola candy shop wrapping up construction
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Flesor’s Candy Kitchen in Tuscola is almost done with construction. The restaurant building needed an upgrade. It’s been going on for more than two months. Contractors knocked down walls, set up new beams, and fixed window seals. Co-Owner Devon Flesor-Story said the community was a big help in getting this unexpected […]
Discover the Midwest marvel: Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois offers visitors the opportunity to explore 1,700 acres of trees, gardens, art installations, and hiking trails, providing a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a major metropolitan area.
Savoy progressing on new downtown plaza plans
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — A plan to transform the heart of Savoy is gaining traction. The Downtown Development Group sent out a public survey last month for feedback on the future plaza. They’ve been getting hundreds of responses and now they’re just a few steps away from bringing it to life. Project leaders say there […]
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