Weldon
LATEST NEWS
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Big Girls Do Cry: “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre through August 4
The Marvelous Wonderettes, directed by Ryan Scoble, is the closing production of the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre’s 2024 season, and what a sendoff! Featuring gorgeous vocals, fun choreography, and enough nostalgia to give you a toothache, this production is a must-see for those who grew up in the ’50s and ’60s, or anyone who’s a fan of those eras of music.
Decatur ADM complex evacuated after smoldering incident, explosion causes damage
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — July 29 at approximately 6:30 a.m., ADM began investigating a potential smoldering event at an elevator within ADM's processing complex in Decatur. The surrounding operations were shut down and evacuated, and the Decatur Fire Department was contacted and arrived on site per emergency protocols. At...
The Overture: July 29-August 4
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding. Did we miss something this week?...
Danville Police Arrest 23-Year-Old for Alleged Early Sunday Morning Stabbing of 29-Year-Old
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE. Danville Police Officers responded to the 300 block of Washington Street on Sunday morning 7/28/24 at about 2:30 a.m. for the report of a subject who had been stabbed. Officers located a 29-year-old Danville man in that area suffering from stab wounds....
New Illinois football recruiting target could help build pipeline to Ohio
Illinois football is doing some big-time recruiting in the state of Ohio. There is still plenty of work to be done to button up the class of 2025. The Illini currently sit with 13 commitments and a national ranking of No. 65 for the 2025 class. That is not good enough to compete with the big boys, so the transfer portal might be the fallback option for this recruiting period.
Champaign police investigate bank robbery, no injuries reported
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign Police Department is investigating a bank robbery. At 9:09 a.m. on Friday, police responded to the 2000 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a Bank Robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect had entered the bank and demanded money while...
Illinois basketball notches spot in top 10 for 4-star 2025 guard
It was a pretty good weekend, as the Illinois basketball team moved one step closer to landing a player from the class of 2025. The start of the 2025 class has been pretty weird. The Illini once had the top class in the country with a four-star and five-star in tow. That class underwent some adjustments, and once the dust settled, Illinois was left with no commitments for 2025.
Michigan football opponent preview, early score prediction: Illinois
A version of this Michigan football opponent preview ran in The Wolverine‘s 2024 football preview magazine, which can be ordered at TheWolverineOnDemand.com. Here’s a look at the Illinois Fighting Illini, U-M's Oct. 19 opponent in Champaign. The post Michigan football opponent preview, early score prediction: Illinois appeared first on On3.
Orange Krush: More than just a student section
When one hears talk over a “sixth man,” they’re prone to thinking of someone coming off the bench. Illini fans know that the sixth man is not merely a man, but a sea of passionate students standing behind the basket and the benches at State Farm Center.
'This is a danger to our children': Missouri police chiefs continue to push for Delta-8 regulation
EUREKA, Mo. — This week, Today in St. Louis is digging into the psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, and the push from many to get it regulated. Police chiefs across Missouri described Delta-8 as "dangerous." The intoxicating substance is extracted from hemp and mixed with chemicals to create a high.
Central Illinois Braces for Heat and Storms: Dense Fog North of I-72 This Morning
Central Illinois – A Heat Advisory has been issued today for areas from Macomb to Effingham southward, as these regions are least likely to be affected by clouds and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Expansion of the advisory into Wednesday is expected. According to the US National Weather Service Central...
Walz, Pritzker welcome Iowans seeking abortions after 6-week ban
Democratic governors in Midwestern states near Iowa are pledging support to people in need of reproductive health care options as one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans took effect in the Hawkeye State this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday called Iowa’s ban on most abortions after...
Local Softball Players Help Illinois Advance to Little League Senior Softball World Series
The team representing Illinois in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, won the tourney title on Friday afternoon. Illinois ran the table in the tournament, going (4-0) and defeating Ohio 9-2 in the championship game. West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz and Macomb High...