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Urbana, Champaign businesses launch new collaboration
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One business in Champaign is expanding and for another business, it means there is more to offer following its grand reopening. Bakelab, which already has a location in Urbana, held the soft opening of its newest location inside Lodgic Coworking in Champaign. Lodgic offers everything from work desks and conference rooms, […]
Teutopolis Volleyball Team hosting benefit for teen crash victims
TEUTOLPOLIS, Ill. (WCIA) — On Friday, the Teutopolis Volleyball Team is hosting a benefit to honor three young girls who died in a UTV accident last week. On July 11, the girls were traveling in a UTV when police said they ran a stop sign and struck the front of a grain hauler. The accident […]
Are construction zone speed limits enforced in Illinois when workers aren’t there?
Summertime commutes often lead drivers by construction zones, both with workers present and absent from the work sites. Those two scenarios seem different on paper, but perhaps should be treated as much of the same.
Vendors, volunteers needed for Champaign-Urbana Days
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign-Urbana Days is just a few weeks away, and organizers are still seeking vendors and volunteers to join in the long-standing event. CU Days have been celebrated for more than 30 years. The two-day event aims to honor the twin cities’ shared heritage and culture. 2024’s festivities will feature live performances, local cuisine (including […]
Sen. Rose props up new bill to protect Central IL drinking water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mahomet Aquifer is an important source of drinking water for much of Central Illinois. State officials often referred to it while discussing a bill recently signed by Governor JB Pritzker, which allows the carbon storage of aquifers statewide. Now, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is filing a new bill to protect […]
CUPHD in need of period product donations
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department is asking the community for feminine hygiene product donations. They say their supplies are running low. They are looking for menstrual pads, tampons, cups, and period underwear. Donors can give through CUPHD’s Amazon Wishlist. Items can also be dropped off in-person at CUPHD’s location at 201 […]
Medical helicopter requested in Ford County crash
FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A medical helicopter is on its way to the scene of a two-car crash in Ford County, Illinois State Police confirmed. It happened near Elliot just after 3:15 p.m. on Illinois Route 9 near Main Street and North 1000E Road. The accident involved a semi and a Ford sedan. ISP […]
Coroner names Decatur teen killed in shooting overnight
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Macon County Coroner has confirmed the identity of a 19-year-old who was found shot overnight on Thursday. Amarion C. Gray of Decatur was pronounced dead at the Decatur Memorial Hospital emergency room at 12:36 a.m. He was taken there via ambulance after Decatur Police found him with a gunshot wound […]
Chatham Police offer house watch program for residents on holiday
CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Summer is the season of vacationing and travel. However, that time away can result in criminals seizing the opportunity to invade your home. To help prevent this, Chatham Police are offering a free program to help keep an eye out. Through the Chatham Police Department’s house watch program, village residents who […]
Sonya Massey to be honored with Friday services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The family of Sonya Massey will be saying goodbye to her this weekend with a visitation and memorial service. In a public obituary, family said funeral services will be held on Friday, starting with a visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. and a memorial service from 10 to 11 a.m. Massey […]
Charleston grad Angie Coe set to swim in Olympics
WCIA — Angie Coe knew she had to swim the race of her life to have any shot of making the Olympics. And she was willing to travel halfway around the world to try. “I only had one shot, one shot to swim a best time,” Coe said. So Coe packed her bags for Taiwan, […]
Former Sangamon Co. deputy arraigned, new details revealed in Sonya Massey’s death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — As legal proceedings begin against a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy accused of murder, court documents are revealing the events that led to the deadly shooting. Sean Grayson was arraigned on Thursday with charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. Sangamon County prosecutors requested that he […]
Ameren Illinois wrapping up Monday storm repairs, cleanup
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After Monday evening’s storms, related power outages in the Champaign region are now restored, Ameren confirmed Thursday. The thunderstorms produced winds up to 80 miles per hour, with tornado warnings being issued in some locations. The severe weather event caused damage in several communities, with downed trees and 64,000 power outages reported. […]
Sheriff’s Office seeking suspect in Philo burglaries
PHILO, Ill. (WCIA) — Someone broke into several storage units in Philo overnight Sunday. Now, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help in finding the suspect. The facility is located on West Monroe Street. Authorities say the burglaries happened around 3:12 a.m. Security footage captured the suspect and suspect vehicle, as pictured below: […]
Girls flag football coming to Urbana High School this fall
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A year after reviving the boys football program, Urbana High School will be offering another opportunity for more students. The new official school sport taking the field this fall is girls flag football. Danville and Peoria High School already have teams. The seven-on-seven football season will run from August until October. […]
One teen dead, one hurt in overnight Decatur shooting
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Two teenagers have been shot, one fatally, in an overnight shooting in Decatur. Officials with the Decatur Police Department said officers were dispatched at 12:08 a.m. on Thursday to a home at Pine Street and Leafland Avenue to conduct a welfare check. When they arrived, they found a 19-year-old male with […]
River current, obstacles present challenges in search for missing boy in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials are now using sonar in the search for the missing 12-year-old boy in the Vermilion River, but current conditions and underwater obstacles are proving to be a challenge for search and rescue operations. The boy went missing Monday night while swimming in the river. He went under the water’s surface […]
Second teenager arrested in Decatur murder investigation
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A second teenager has been arrested in the investigation into a Decatur man’s murder. John Staley, 63, was found beaten and shot to death on July 8 in the area of Monroe Street near Grand Avenue. Within hours, police arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection to the crime. On Thursday, Decatur […]
How Urbana firefighters handle heightened calls during severe weather
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — First responders in Urbana have a set protocol for emergency calls after big storms like Monday’s. The top call for check-ups usually includes downed power lines and false fire alarms. The Urbana Fire Department said power outages and flickers can sometimes cause alarms to go off. This can lead to many […]
Pritzker, Sangamon Co. officials speak out on deputy’s shooting charges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Multiple Illinois state and Sangamon County officials are speaking out following the most recent development in the investigation into Sonya Massey’s death. On July 6, Massey called 911 to respond to a “prowler” near her home. Deputies were dispatched to her residence and later reported there was a deputy-involved shooting where […]
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