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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Both Illinois basketball programs remain ranked in the AP Top 25 after the first full week of action. Illinois men's basketball remains ranked third overall before heading to Texas Tech to face the No. 16 Red Raiders. Duke is ranked second, setting up a potential Top 5 matchup next week in
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Part of Interstate 74 was closed late Monday afternoon in Vermilion County after "several grass fires" broke out in the area. State Police said crews were called to I-74, between mileposts 198 and 201 in Fithian, for the report of brush fires on both sides of the interstate around 4:19
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Springfield may see some healthcare changes with a proposed rehab center. It would be located in a current farm field at the corner of Milby Lane and Alex Boulevard. The 60-bed rehab center would treat patients recovering from brain injuries, fractures and other medical issues. It will cost…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Champaign Police is looking for tips through Crime Stoppers in finding the person who stole $3,000 worth of merchandise from Best Buy. The theft happened the afternoon of Sept. 20 at the store on Prospect Avenue. Officials said that around 4:48 p.m., a man entered the store and picked out a
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Two men were sentenced in Champaign County court to spend decades behind bars for shooting and killing a man last year. 33-year-old Tyson Moore of Champaign and 38-year-old DeAndre Newbill of Urbana were in court on Monday to learn their fates after a jury convicted them in September. Both men…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Urbana Park District is hosting an event they hope will increase the number of people who recycle. Amy Banner, the environmental program manager with the Urbana Park District, joined WCIA 3's Katie Moore in the studio Monday morning to discuss the upcoming "America Recycles Day" event…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The federal trials of Aaron and Carol Ammons could be pushed into the spring after Aaron filed a motion for continuance last week. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors have filed a response to the motion Carol filed to have her indictment dismissed. Court documents filed in the Ammons' cases indicate…
Update at 4 p.m. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz said during Monday's detention hearing, a judge ruled all four juveniles will remain in the juvenile detention center, pending trial. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Four juveniles between the ages of 15-17 were expected in court on Monday…
EDGAR COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois Route 133 is currently closed near Paris after a truck carrying grain rolled over Monday morning. The crash happened at 10097 Route 133, west of Paris. Officials with the Illinois State Police said the semi was the only vehicle involved in the crash and the driver was transported…
Update at 12:20 p.m. CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Eastern Illinois campus has reopened after electrical outages affected the university's IT systems, but some systems remain unavailable. University spokesperson Josh Reinhart provided an update on the situation late Monday morning. He said that at approximately 10:30…
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- Two dogs died in Mattoon when their home caught fire over the weekend. The fire happened in the area of 6th Street and Richmond Avenue. Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss said in a news release that firefighters were dispatched at 9:39 a.m. on Sunday for a possible fire in a duplex. The
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — WCIA 3’s Courtney Layne Brewer and Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com recap Illinois’ win over Nebraska to secure bowl eligibility for the third year in a row.
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- After Michael Scherer's daughter, August, was injured in a dog attack earlier this year, Michael had to shift gears from his passion for playing the piano to taking care of his family. On Sunday, Michael sat back down at the piano for the first time in a while, with the goal
Update on Nov. 9, 2026 DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- Decatur Police revealed more information Monday morning about a shooting that happened in their city on Sunday. Lieutenant Scott Marquis said the shooting victim is a 31-year-old resident of Decatur who was transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital after officers found him…
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Christian County man is facing a Class X felony drug charge after police said they found him in possession of between 15–100 grams of methamphetamine. The Taylorville Police Department said investigators were looking into reports of suspected drug sales when officers made a traffic stop…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Crews responded to a large water main break that flooded parts of Urbana Sunday morning. Video courtesy of Boston Rollins According to Illinois American Water, an 8" water main break occurred near the 900 block of South Country Squire Drive around 7 a.m. Those who live in the impacted area were
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Genie Appelman. The original version reflected an incorrect spelling provided by the Vermilion County Coroner's Office. VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Catlin woman was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. Jane McFadden, Vermilion…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois women's basketball is off to a 2-0 start to the season with a huge win over Southern. Five Illini had double-digit performances in the 99-28 victory, Cearah Parchment leading the way with 18 points. Illinois led for the entire game, up 46-9 at halftime as the 1997 Big Ten Championship
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) - Saturday, Oct. 7, saw the third week of playoffs for high school football in Illinois play out and several teams in the WCIA 3 viewing area advance to the quarterfinals. Saturday's winners are just three wins away from a state title. Check out Central Illinois scores below. This story will be
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign Police Department has shared more information about what led to the large police presence near the Barnes and Noble Saturday afternoon. According to a spokesperson for the department, Champaign Police used Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to find a stolen…
PEORIA, Ill. (WCIA) - Saturday saw state champions crowned at Detweiller Park in Peoria. High school cross country season came to a close in Illinois with the state meet hosting boys' and girls' races for 1A, 2A and 3A. Check out some top local finishers from the WCIA 3 viewing area below, and click here
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The State of Illinois has approved an increase in capacity at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, according to a Carle spokesperson. In July, Carle proposed an increase of 16 inpatient beds and the addition of a 22-station observational unit totaling a cost of more than $34 million. A Carle…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The second round of the high school football playoffs began with a pair of local games on Friday night. Heyworth 45, Fisher 7 Centralia 34, Mt. Zion 14
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- For the fourth year under Bret Bielema, the Illini are going bowling. Illinois defeated Nebraska 24-13 under the lights at Gies Memorial Stadium for its sixth win of the year, securing a bowl bid. After both teams were kept off the board in the first quarter, Nebraska was first to score
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Scientists with the University of Illinois are experimenting with what they believe is the oldest wild soil sample in the world. On October 20, researchers conducted a detailed examination of soil collected in 1861 near what is now Tamaroa, Illinois. This is from a time when Abraham…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- 26 new United States citizens were officially naturalized during a ceremony in Springfield on Friday. The ceremony took place at the Old State Capitol. Coming from 11 countries, the 26 new citizens were administered the oath of allegiance by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless and U.S…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A staff member at Lanphier High School in Springfield is on administrative leave after the school district said they were involved in a fight between students Thursday afternoon. A spokesperson with the Springfield School District said that school security and administrative staff responded…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Nebraska is coming to town for a big football game this weekend, and when big games happen in town, that brings in the dollars. Experience CU said all of the hotels have been booked for the weekend, and the biggest boom comes from the same hotels and restaurants in the area.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated and a video removed to correct the tax rate and how the revenue from the bond would have been used. We apologize for those errors. THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) -- For the fourth time, the Thomasboro School District has tried to gain more funding for upgrades to their elementary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Springfield man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to dealing drugs. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois said Christopher Robinson, 31, pleaded guilty in June to possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – If you are looking to help people in need before the holiday season, you can start with giving a fresh pair of socks. Hope Center in Urbana and the Urbana Police Department are teaming up to get sock donations for the community. It's called "Sock-tober." The initiative started last month, but
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – On Thursday, high school students took the next step in preparing for a new chapter of life at the HBCU college fair at Danville High School. This is the fourth year the Jelani Day Foundation, named in honor of Jelani Day, has hosted the event. "This means that I am keeping
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) – Rantoul voters have spoken, and the village can now have a cannabis dispensary in its community. In Tuesday’s election, more than 56 percent of voters said yes to cannabis businesses opening their doors and ultimately helping boost the local economy. Board of trustees member Terry Workman said…
CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Chatham Fire Department and Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating a house fire that started Thursday afternoon. The fire happened in the area of Magnolia Drive and Racastle Road around 1:30 p.m. In a news release, Chief Gary Self said firefighters were dispatched for a reported…
VILLA GROVE, Ill. (WCIA) -- Despite Villa Grove-Heritage football seeing its season coming to an end last Saturday with a playoff loss against Salt Fork, Blue Devils quarterback Jackson Gire etched his name into the school record book. With his 1,917 passing yards this year, he set the single-season school record for…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) - High school volleyball sectional finals were played across the state of Illinois on Thursday, with winning teams now just one victory away from a ticket to state. Sectional finals saw action in the WCIA 3 viewing area in both 1A and 2A. Thursday's winners advance to super-sectionals, which…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois men's basketball led Penn by just one point after nine and a half minutes of play. The Illini, who were heavy favorites entering the game, quickly put a sizeable gap between themselves and the Quakers. Illinois went on a 18-1 run in the first half to lead by 23 at
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – According to the American Addiction Centers, more than 40 million people battled a substance use disorder in 2024. On Wednesday in Champaign County, families and friends celebrated graduates of a program designed for people looking to turn their lives around. Joseph Calvert, one of the…
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Governor Pritzker is urging his Congressional Democrats to hit the ground running when they return to Washington. He is calling on the party to use its newly won control of the House and Senate to advance an aggressive legislative agenda looking to counter changes made by the Trump administration…
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- What was once a staple on the University of Illinois campus is coming back... sort of. Former Manolo’s employees are creating a new restaurant under a new name. In October, WCIA reported the popular pizza and empanada restaurant closed its doors following a change in property…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- What color are soybeans? The simple answer is yellow, but that isn't always the case this year. Some farmers are harvesting soybeans of other colors. Some people are uncertain about soybeans of other colors (SBOC) and others don't really care. Others may use the discoloration as a bargaining…
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Urbana man accused of shooting his girlfriend last year has been found fit to stand trial. Court records show Noah Allen appeared in court for a fitness hearing on Thursday, Nov. 5. The court considered "all of the reports, including the expert opinion(s) and bases for the…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Sangamon Mass Transit District is planning a new transportation facility, and the agency just acquired 25 acres of land to build it on. The SMTD announced the recent acquisition of property at 250 W. North St. on the south side of Springfield. The agency plans to build a secondary…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- As election results continue to trickle in, we are checking in on school district referendums in Central Illinois. Three of them have passed, and one of them failed, unofficial results show. The referendums were regarding school districts of Champaign, Teutopolis, Thomasboro and…
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) -- In Savoy, a staple Greek spot will be closing its doors for the the last time later this month. Kyle's Corner has been open since March, and now, owner Kyle Kirchhoefer said he's moving in a new direction, but he said this isn't a failure. He said he's making the choice
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- Lana Fuller and Theresa Pullen of the Women's Ministry of United Christian Church joined WCIA 3's Mitchell Rife to talk about an upcoming event. The group is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend. The event will include handmade crafts, which their fellowship center is full of…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Springfield man and registered sex offender was charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse material on Wednesday. 32-year-old Ross Boner of Goodwin Court in Springfield was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child in 2013, according to Sangamon County officials. 13…
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Unofficial election results show that voters in Rantoul appear to have approved two separate questions in the 2026 Midterm Election. The first was concerning whether or not the village should eliminate district representation, while the second asked community members if the village should lift a…
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) -- For the third consecutive year, a Savoy veterinary clinic is offering free service to veterans' pets. SportsVet Animal Medical Center is holding its "Vets for Vets" appreciation event on Nov. 17. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., veterans can bring their dogs and cats in for checkup exams and vaccinations…
MOULTRIE COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The person who assisted another man in restraining his girlfriend in December has been sentenced to probation after taking a plea deal in Moultrie County. On Oct. 6, court records show that 34-year-old Cody R. Kimery pleaded guilty to the one count of unlawful restraint he was facing, a…
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Village President of Rantoul is speaking out about his decision to relieve the village administrator of his duties. WCIA reported earlier this week that Scott Eisenhauer said he was dismissed "without reason or explanation given." Two days after the story broke, Village President Samuel…
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- A motorcyclist was critically hurt Wednesday night after Decatur Police said he collided with an SUV while driving drunk. The crash happened at the intersection of Oakland and Harrison Avenues. Police said the preliminary investigation found that an SUV was turning onto Oakland from Harrison…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois women's basketball overcame a close first half to roll past Detroit Mercy 84-50. The Illini led the Titans by just four 36-32 at the half before outscoring them in the second half 48-18 in the second. Cearah Parchment and Berry Wallace led the Illini in points and rebounding…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The unofficial numbers are in for the sheriff's race in Sangamon County. It was a highly contested election going into Tuesday, but Republican incumbent Paula Crouch is projected to be the winner. Crouch beat out Democrat Marc Bell by just under 6,000 votes, winning a full term as Sangamon…
ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) -- In St. Joseph, officials are breaking ground on the village's new community center. It'll be built at Woodard Family Park, just east of the sports complex. The $3 million project is a culmination of the community-wide effort that started in November 2024. Mayor Jim Page said more than $1…
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) --Part of Route 47 in Livingston County is closed while firefighters battle a fire in the area. While details remain limited at this time, the Forest Illinois Fire Department asks that community members avoid Route 47, between County Road 500N and County Road 600N. Fire officials expect…
FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A 27-year-old Gibson City man has been sentenced to 21 years behind bars for possessing child pornography. The sentencing took place on Oct. 28, and court records show Jonathan R. Caudill was sentenced to three consecutive seven-year prison terms in the Illinois Department of Corrections on…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, (WCIA) -- There were a lot of historic moments from Tuesday's midterm election, and a day later, many people are talking about what the results mean for the future of the country. WCIA sat down with Emily Van Duyn, associate professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Illinois…
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Decatur teenager was sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend during an argument. Macon County court records show Lukas Manrriquez, 19, reached a plea deal with prosecutors that brought his court case to an end. Facing three felony counts, he…
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The former Effingham County teacher accused of inappropriately communicating with a student and possessing child pornography has pleaded guilty to some of the charges against him. Court records show 33-year-old Dakota M. Czerwonka of Montrose pleaded guilty to one count each of…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man accused of attempted murder in Champaign County is no longer facing charges after prosecutors said they had to dismiss the case against him. Kevin Pettis, 54, was arrested in July after Champaign Police investigated a shooting on Bradley Avenue in July that left a man wounded. The…
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Decatur man is facing a felony charge that alleges he emailed a bomb threat to a mental health center earlier this year. Antonio Lugo-Santiago, 41, is charged with a single count of disorderly conduct for falsely reporting a bomb, a Class 3 felony. The charging document filed in the case
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Operation Honor Guard is launching a social media campaign called "Pass the Salute." On Veteran's Day, they'll be raising money to support honor guards who preserve our nation's final salute. If you remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, it works a lot like that. However, this one comes without ice…
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A man has pleaded guilty to one of the charges he was facing after he allegedly hit and fired a gun at someone in a Jacksonville domestic battery incident, which also led to a nearby school closing and multi-hour standoff with police. 37-year-old Thomas M. Loughary of Arenzville -- which is
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Despite a warning about financial pressures on country grain elevators, Illinois ag officials said farmers need not worry about the financial stability of the Illinois grain elevator industry. Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, spoke with Stu…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- After suffering a separated shoulder in Illinois basketball's season opener, Jake Davis is going to be out for the foreseeable future. In Monday night's 75-point win over Fairleigh Dickinson, the largest victory in program history, the senior forward went down with a shoulder injury in the…
PANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A woman from Pana was arrested on Tuesday after police said she threatened a Pana school administrator over social media. Officials with the Pana Police Department said that at 4:18 p.m. on Tuesday, they were made aware of a "concerning" anonymous Facebook post by officials from the Pana Community…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) -- Unofficial midterm election results show that incumbent Democrat Nikki Budzinski has defeated her Republican opponent, Jeff Wilson, to be reelected to Illinois' 13th Congressional District, according to AP News. With 83% of precincts reporting at 11:15 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026, the…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is projected to win a third term in Springfield. With the victory, Pritzker becomes the first three-term governor since Jim Thompson and the only three-term Democratic governor in Illinois history. The win comes as speculation about Pritzker's 2028 presidential campaign has only gotten louder…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — In a rare open election for a United States Senate seat in the State of Illinois, Juliana Stratton is projected to win the seat over her Republican competitor, Don Tracy. Stratton's projected election to the U.S. Senate would mark a milestone in United States political history. She would join…
Update on Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A referendum regarding $192 million in improvements going to the Champaign Unit 4 School District has been approved by voters. The unofficial results show 66.5% of Champaign County voted in favor of the referendum, aimed to rebuild Franklin Middle School and make…
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Aaron Ammons is seeking another term as Champaign County Clerk and Recorder, and he faces Republican challenger Alan Anderson in his latest bid. Ammons, who was first elected in 2018, is running on his achievements, including the expansion of voting locations and ballot drop boxes in…
Update on Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Carol Ammons will remain the Champaign State Rep. for Illinois’ 103rd District, a position she’s held since 2015. These unofficial results show that Ammons, the incumbent representative, defeated candidate Keith Smith with 88.72% of the vote. CHAMPAIGN…
UPDATE on Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- Unofficial results show the Mahomet-Seymour community has approved the district's request for issuing $84 million in School Building Bonds to build a new junior high building. The referendum passed with 68.51% of the community voting to approve the request. Two years…
UPDATE on Nov. 4 at 8:45 a.m. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Unofficial results show incumbent Doris Turner has defeated her Republican opponent, Frank Lesko, for the State Senate seat representing the 48th District. These unofficial results show that the incumbent senator from Springfield won the election with 58.89% of…
Champaign County, Ill. (WCIA) – Incumbent Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022. "If you like the way that things are going at the sheriff's office and you want them to keep going, they should vote for me because they know what they're going to get,” Heuerman said.
Illinois' Attorney General says the DOJ has historically utilized poll monitors during elections to 'ensure compliance with federal voting laws' ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The Department of Justice is sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states, including in both Champaign and Sangamon Counties in Illinois. While the DOJ…
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Village of Rantoul's administrator said he has been relieved from his position. Tuesday afternoon, Scott Eisenhauer told WCIA he was "relieved of [his] duties without reason or explanation given." Eisenhauer previously served as the Mayor of Danville before becoming Rantoul's administrator…
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) -- One organization is campaigning for a skilled nursing facility in Savoy. Advocates for Aging Care is a support group for people who are taking care of their loved ones who need skilled nursing care. But, because there are not enough skilled care beds in the community -- with a shortage of
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man is facing aggravated battery charges after Hoopeston's police chief said a stabbing left two people hurt over the weekend. The stabbing happened in the area of Market Street and Honeywell Avenue. Chief Chris Kelnhofer said there was a fight and that two people were stabbed. Both were…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois is set to face a college football power in the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The Illini have announced a home-and-home series with Notre Dame, as the teams will meet in South Bend in 2027, and in Champaign in 2028. This series is in place of the originally scheduled games against
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Jacob Macklin was heading to downtown Champaign Saturday night to celebrate Halloween when suddenly, everything changed. At First Street and Springfield Avenue, he spotted two men pulling on the doors of a woman's car; she was being carjacked. "The lady in front of me, two gentlemen off the…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- As balloons go up in the sky, students and staff dressed in pink at Edison Middle School in Champaign remember the legacy Kamyrah Smith left on earth. The 13-year-old lost her battle with brain tumors in October, after a years-long fight. Smith was first diagnosed with craniopharyngioma, a…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois’ 104th Congressional District was won by less than 300 votes two years ago. WCIA sat down with incumbent Rep. Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) and his challenger, Danville native Mary Catherine Roberson, ahead of this year’s midterm. Schweizer has been in office for more than two years…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois' season opened with a barnburner victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, a 75-point win for the largest win in program history. Without David Mirkovic and Lincoln Williams, Illinois opened up on an 11-0 run, going on three runs of 10 or more unanswered points, including a 24-0 run late in…
ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) -- Three streamgages in Central Illinois that were expected to shut down last month due to a lack of funding will remain operational, at least for now. These streamgages collect data on river flow, flooding and water pollution. WCIA previously reported that two U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)…
Update on Nov. 4, 2026 DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Danville Police Department identified the Danville man who was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that happened earlier this week. On Nov. 4, the Danville Police Department said Kenneth A. Nance of Danville was arrested in connection to the Nov. 2 shooting…
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- Shelbyville sophomore Leah Shoaff's childhood looked a little different than most, born with bilateral clubfoot. "My feet were completely turned in when I was born," Shoaff said. "My mom says she can remember coming home from the hospital and they told her that they didn't know if i'd ever…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man is recovering after he was stabbed Sunday night in Urbana. The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is now investigating. The stabbing happened on Richard Drive in Urbana Township, just outside of Urbana's city limits. Brad Wakefield, a Lieutenant with the Champaign County Sheriff's Office…
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DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- A woman from Danville was sentenced to more than six years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a series of criminal activities that included shoplifting and writing fraudulent checks. The Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office announced that on Oct. 29, 40-year-old Lacey Arnsperger…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Springfield firefighters were called out to a fire at the same residence twice in just a few hours on Friday. Julie Plunk, the assistant fire chief for the Springfield Fire Department, said crews first responded to a fire, which broke out in a two-story residence in the 800 block of S.
Update: 6:50 p.m. MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Mahomet Police Department said the underpass has re-opened. Drivers are still asked to travel with care through the area. MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- Part of Illinois 47 is closed in Mahomet after a truck-tractor towing a crane hit the IL 47/I-74 overpass Monday afternoon…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Before Illinois' season tips off on Monday night, three returning members of the team earned national recognition. Andrej Stojakovic, Tomislav Ivisic and David Mirkovic were named to the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Men's College Player of the Year Watch List. Miami, Florida, Duke and…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Champaign County man pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence and was sentenced to probation. Jacob Walden of Ludlow appeared in court on Monday, Oct. 26. In pleading guilty to the Class 2 Felony, Walden saw two other charges -- a Class 2 felony of failure to report a
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Decatur Police Department is investigating after a person was hurt in a shooting early Monday afternoon. The shooting happened in the area of Wood and Hilton Streets. Lieutenant Adam Jahraus with the Decatur Police Department said officers responded at 12:20 p.m. for a report of a person…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Drivers may finally see some relief at the gas pump in the coming weeks after months of rising prices. GasBuddy published its weekly report on prices Monday morning, and the fuel savings platform reported that average gasoline prices fell in almost every state in the last week. Diesel prices…
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URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Data released Monday by the Urbana Police Department shows that total violent crime in the city is slightly higher compared to the same time period as last year, while total property crime has fallen. The department released the statistics on social media, tracking crime from Jan. 1, 2026, to…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The man involved in Urbana's only homicide of the year was sentenced to prison on Monday. 20-year-old Charles Lake was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Lake previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, which eventually led to the dismissal of the rest of his…