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Litchfield restaurant closed after truck hits building
LITCHFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A restaurant and bakery in Litchfield is closed after a truck crashed into it Sunday night. Staff for Jubelt’s Restaurant and Bakery and officials with the Litchfield Fire Department both detailed the incident on their Facebook pages. A truck driving south on Old Route 66 crossed into the opposite lane, plowed […]
WAVE returning to Danville on Saturday
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion Housing Authority, Survivor Resource Center, and Violence Prevention Task Force are teaming up to host a weekend afternoon of family-friendly fun in Danville. The WAVE, or “Wash Away Violence Event,” will be held at the Fair Oaks pavilion on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will mark […]
Macon County Clerk moves some Decatur polling places
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Macon County Clerk’s Office is relocating some polling places ahead of November’s general election. The voting center for Decatur 16, 18, 19, and 22 will be moved back to the House of Miracles Pentecostal Church at 1503 North Summit Avenue. Clerk Josh Tanner said these jurisdictions initially had to relocate […]
Champaign sees 5 cent increase for gas in weekly price report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As the summer progresses, people on average are paying more at the pump in the city of Champaign. According to the gas platform GasBuddy, an analysis of 79 stations across the city found the average price for gas in Champaign was $3.59, which is 5.6 cents more compared to last week. […]
NOAA radio station off-air in some Central IL counties
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As Central Illinois braces for the possibility of severe weather Monday night, a NOAA weather radio station is currently offline in certain locations. The WXK-24 Odell station, covering parts of Livingston, Ford and Iroquois Counties, is not on-air as of 4 p.m. The status was first announced just before 3 p.m. Officials […]
Downtown Springfield victims of June fire get funds for recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Last month, a fire in downtown Springfield destroyed several businesses and impacted nearby residents. Now, the victims are set to receive more than $18,000 from their community to help get them back on their feet. The money comes from the INB Benefit for the Businesses Affected by the Adams Family Fire […]
14 arrested for DUI during Decatur 4th of July enforcement campaign
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — More than a dozen people were arrested during a recent traffic enforcement operation in Decatur, police announced. The Decatur Police Department was one of more than 200 law enforcement agencies in Illinois that participated in an IDOT-funded campaign to crack down on impaired driving and seat belt violations before and after […]
Illinois 130 to close in Philo Tuesday
PHILO, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is closing down a section of Illinois 130 in Philo on Tuesday. The closure is to allow Norfolk Southern to replace its railroad crossing near Washington Street. IDOT has asked drivers to follow a posted detour. IDOT only expects the closure to last a day. Motorists […]
Sarah Bush Lincoln gets $105K for new tele-dentistry program
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon is all smiles after they received a more than $100,000 grant towards their Dental Program. The money will be used to expand its tele-dentistry program for at-risk children. “We are so thankful for these grant dollars that will help our dental team reach more children with […]
Here are some safe ways you can beat the heat in Illinois
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As the state gets fully broiled in the summertime weather, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Association of Illinois is sharing tips on how to stay healthy in the heat. Of course, the most important thing is to stay hydrated. You should drink water before, during, and after outside activity. CERT said […]
UPDATE: Missing 15-year-old found, Champaign Police confirm
Update at 7:44 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign teenager who has been missing since Saturday has now been found. 15-year-old Damien Andrews was located on Monday evening, Joe Lamberson of the Champaign Police Department shared with WCIA. During the search, Andrews was considered endangered. Police say that when he was found, he was […]
Stew-Stras High School to hold visitation for girls killed in UTV crash
SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Stew-Stras High School is hosting a memorial for three young girls who died in a crash last week. Edie Wittenberg, Karly Wetherell, and Sienna Bostedo all died in a UTV crash Thursday. They were supposed to be incoming freshman at the high school this year. The school will be holding […]
Crime Stoppers seeking tips on July 5 Champaign shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is still investigating a shooting over the Fourth of July weekend that left two people hurt. Crime Stoppers is now involved in the case in hopes of receiving a tip that leads to an arrest. The shooting happened the morning of July 5 in a business parking […]
Motorcyclist from Alabama dies following crash in Effingham
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A motorcyclist from Alabama has died in Central Illinois one week after he was hurt in a traffic accident. Stephen Thuney, the interim Coroner of Champaign County, said the crash happened in Effingham, but the victim was later transported to Carle Hospital in Urbana. He died there at 12:14 p.m. on […]
One hurt in Monday morning semi crash on I-57
TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was hurt Monday morning when a semi-truck overturned on I-57 in Champaign County. State Police said the crash happened in the northbound lanes at Milepost 116 near Tolono. They determined that for unknown reasons, the driver of the truck lost control of their vehicle, went into the median of […]
Author Spotlight: Janice Harrington | Ag in the Classroom
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey sits down with Janice Harrington, a local Illinois author and former librarian to hear more about some of her agriculture books and her stories. Connect with Janice on her website here. Some of the books by Janice: Connect more on WCIA.com/agintheclassroom
Cars, community & competition: Mahomet Auto Fest drives enthusiasm for 15th year
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — On Sunday, people were cruising into Mahomet for one of Central Illinois’ biggest car shows. The 15th year of the Mahomet Auto Fest brought together car enthusiasts and car show contestants to appreciate the more than 275 new and vintage rides. After handing out 45 trophies, the cars took a victory […]
Coles County Animal Shelter alerts locals to text message scam
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Coles County Animal Shelter is bringing attention to a recent scam that has been circulating through text messages. They said a scammer has been reaching out to locals, claiming to be a staff member with the shelter. The scammer will then request to send a six-digit code as “verification” of […]
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