Wcia news At approximately 2:27 a. EFFINGHAM, Ill. Scott Changnon, the digital content manager at Marquee Network, grew up in Champaign and went to Central High School. Jan 22, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) filed a bill earlier this month that would amend the School Code to require school boards to invite recruiters from branches of the armed forces to present on high […] WATCH LIVE: WCIA-3 SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE 12 hours ago. Jan 10, 2025 · DE WITT COUNTY, Ill. Feb 14, 2025 · URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man has been accused of sexual assault after police say he entered the victim’s bedroom, slapped her awake and forced her to have sex with him. (NEXSTAR) — Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston wants to start a dialogue with his neighboring state. Champaign 29 4 days ago · WCIA 3 is your local news leader in Central Illinois, covering sports, weather, politics, and more. (WCIA) — Officials are investigating after skeletal remains were found in DeWitt County on Christmas Eve. Illinois State Police said the crash happened around 4 p. Now, there’s a new law making sure all employees get paid their daily, regular salary anyway. Update The Chrisman Fire Department has left the scene of the gas leak. Dec 16, 2024 · PAXTON, Ill. Jan 1, 2025 · Update: 3:00 p. 24, 2024, the Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office were called to a wooded area behind Arrowhead Acres, a campground, after they received a report that skeletal remains were found. According to Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer, Thomas Stadler was pronounced dead at 10:36 a. Mar 10, 2025 · Health insurance companies showed up to say cuts to Medicaid could result in private health insurance costs going up. (WCIA) — Governor JB Pritzker had a busy day on Thursday but still took some time to hang out with the Democratic primary winner in the race for Urbana Mayor and eat at one of his favorite restaurants. Maggie Grinestaff has been a member of the WCIA News team for over nine years and takes the role from Andy Miller, who departed the team earlier this month. Jan 31, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. 6 million for restorations and repairs. (WCIA) — Part of Interstate 74 westbound is closed after a three-vehicle crash in Champaign County Friday morning. 5 STREATOR, Ill. WCIA previously reported that Decatur Police responded early Monday morning to a shooting at Stone and Whitmer Streets; as they were on the scene, a 22-year-old woman arrived at St. It happened in the middle of the afternoon near East Main and Iowa Street, near the A+ Cuts Barbershop, and across the street from the VA. Police responded to the scene and found a “gathering” of around 50 people. , according to the Momence Police Department. Mary’s […]. on Wednesday, Illinois State Police Troop 7 responded to the intersection of US-36 and IL-32 in Moultrie County for the report of a two-unit crash with injuries. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois Superintendent said that he believes the U. The situation has left many people in town shocked. (WCIA) — One person died and two people were injured in a car crash in Effingham Saturday morning. Feb 10, 2025 · URBANA, Ill. Get the latest Champaign and Central Illinois weather. Nov 13, 2024 · PIPER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — A 57-year-old man from Chatsworth died on Wednesday following a car crash in Livingston County. Jim Allmon, the Sangamon County Coroner, identified the two victims who had been transported to Springfield Memorial Hospital, after they were removed from the fire. at around 2… Jan 6, 2025 · DANVILLE, Ill. WCIA-TV Champaign, IL 509 S. Jan 6, 2025 · SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. Jan 29, 2025 · DECATUR, Ill. Jan 13, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. "Your Local News Leader" Nov 28, 2024 · DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A chocolate factory in Kankakee County was gutted after a large fire broke out the night of Feb. S. (WCIA) — Students in Neoga were supposed to be back in school on Monday after spring break, but a tornado put their return on pause. on Dec. According to Laurie Brauer, the Champaign Country Coroner, 7-year-old Darnell “DJ” Wicks was pronounced dead at the Carle Foundation Hospital Emergency Department at 8:28 p. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Coroner identified the person killed in an overnight Danville house fire as an 85-year-old woman. (WCIA) — A Wednesday afternoon shooting in Danville resulted in injuries to three victims. Jan 14, 2025 · URBANA, Ill. Feb 9, 2025 · URBANA, Ill. She will be evaluated by EMS and fur… Dec 17, 2024 · SAVOY, Ill. According to Kim Rhodes, Effingham County Coroner, Effingham police officers and the Illinois State Police responded to a crash near the intersection of South Banker Street and Jaycee Avenue around 6:30 a. Jan 23, 2025 · RANTOUL, Ill. com, covering Champaign, Vermilion, and Danville counties. Nov 28, 2024 · Update: 11/27 5 p. WCIA 3 News. Dec 24, 2024 · MONTROSE, Ill. com. Route 45 northbound/southbound at Country Road 1000 North around 7 p. (WCIA) — Several people, including two children, were taken to a hospital after a car crash in Christian County Sunday. Taylorville Police have announced that Laila Kious was found safe Friday morning. (WCIA) — A driver and passenger were sent to a regional hospital following a two-unit collision near LaPlace. (WCIA) — Unity School District’s superintendent is letting parents know their students are safe after a “look-alike weapon” was found on a bus. (WCIA) — Students and faculty at Monticello High School are mourning the sudden death of a student. in the Emergency Department of Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. 27, a shooting occurred in the 1900 block of E Main St. Fire crews responded to Grace Street, near Utah Avenue, for reports of a garage fire. At approximately 4:45 p. on Tuesday, the Decatur Police Department responded to the report of a shooting in the 500 block of South Church Street. on I-29 near Edinburg. and N 2300th St. Dec 26, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Feb 12, 2025 · Illinois Republican party chair Kathy Salvi said the Democrat Party’s history contradicts their condemnations. for a report of shots fired with several victims. The fire happened in the area of Rafter and 4th Streets. On Nov. View live radar, forecast, and alerts from the WCIA 3 weather team. 28: TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities are investigating after a man was shot in a small Douglas County community Friday morning. The first fire began on Friday at 2:49 p. Pritzker signed the Dignity in Pay Act at a news conference Tuesday, which sets to phase out the 14(c) subminimum wage authorization by Dec. Jan 24, 2025 · MOULTRIE COUNTY, Ill. Get the latest news and weather updates from WCIA. (WCIA) — Some community colleges and universities are closed across the state as frigid temperatures continue across Central Illinois. TAYLORVILLE, Ill. com "Your Local News Leader" Skip to content. (WCIA) — A Champaign woman was reported missing to police last week. on Wednesday, the Rantoul Fire Department responded to a house fire near the intersection of Clark Street and Englewood Drive. Dec 3, 2024 · MONTICELLO, Ill. 135,995 likes · 21,563 talking about this. See stories on local events, politics, sports, community, and more. On Dec. The fire happened at 17th and Marion Streets in a house converted into a two-unit apartment building. (WCIA) — Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties is looking for the public’s help in finding a Springfield man who has not contacted his family in months. 5 days ago · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. ” But President Trump’s administration doesn’t share that opinion after deciding to cut half of the agency’s employees. Feb 16, 2025 · DECATUR, Ill. Aug 14, 2023 · CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WCIA) – For the first time since WCIA hit the airwaves in 1953, a woman will be leading the newsroom at the station. , Troop 6 responded to Illinois Route 97 just west of Farmington Cemetery Road in Sangamon County for the report of a two-unit 5 days ago · CHARLESTON, Ill. Jan 26, 2025 · DANVILLE, Ill. 4 days ago · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Jan 29, 2025 · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Illinois State Police responded to a crash on I-74 westbound involving two semi-trucks and one passenger car by milepost 194 near St. Breaking News | WCIA. Champaign 61 Dec 18, 2024 · URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Chicago Cubs are in Japan for multiple games the next few days and a Central Illinois native is along for the ride. Feb 16, 2025 · Update: 2/17/25 4:30 p. (WCIA) — Illinois public high schools may hold more military recruitment events thanks to a bill in the state capitol. According to Ameren’s outage map, 192 customers were without power at 9:44 a. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office is dropping murder charges against a Danville man in light of new evidence discovered after his arrest. According to Taylor Baxte… Jan 9, 2025 · DANVILLE, Ill. Rep. The four arrests happened during three police stops within a mile of each other, but at separate times of the night. Neil St. Jan 16, 2025 · DANVILLE, Ill. Jan 15, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Taylorville Police Department is asking for help in a missing child case they described as “urgent. On Sunday, the two democratic candidates, DeShawn Williams and Annie Adams, faced off in front of a packed room of community members. They said less people on the state sponsored plans means more people on subsidized private plans, and the subsidies come from people paying those premiums. Dec 20, 2024 · CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. Nov 10, 2024 · EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. m. 21, 35-year-old Joseph Jones was found unresponsive at the intersection of Collett and Williams in Danville at 11 p. (WCIA) — Legislation which would remove the smell of raw or burnt cannabis as probable cause to search a vehicle passed the Senate Criminal Law Committee on Tuesday. Joseph for traveling to meet a minor, solicitation to meet a child, […] Dec 19, 2024 · STRASBURG, Ill. (WCIA) — Sangamon County has officially lifted its winter weather emergency, but the City of Springfield is not ready to lift its own just yet. Officials said Timothy Chatm… Jan 30, 2025 · DECATUR, Ill. 31, 2029. (WCIA) — The suspect wanted in connection to a deadly stabbing in Decatur has been arrested, police announced Wednesday afternoon. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) is officially shutting down after more than a decade. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois University Police Department and Coles County Coroner revealed new information to WCIA regarding the death of a student on campus last week. (WCIA) — A Piper City nursing home that has been a community staple for over 50 years is shutting down. According to Lieutenant Scott Rosenbery, at approximately 12:01 p. (WTVO) — UPDATE: 2:57 p. Your Central Illinois News, Weather, and Sports Leader - WCIA 3 & WCIX. (WCIA) — Three people were hospitalized after a shooting in Decatur on Saturday night. (WCIA) — An adult woman was hurt late Sunday night when she was hit by a train in a small Douglas County village. after a vehicle collided with a utility pole near Dirksen Parkway and Ridge Avenue. Watch live broadcasts, replays, and highlights of WCIA 3 News Now on this web page. (WCIA) — Four people were brough to a local hospital after a two-vehicle accident in Springfield on Wednesday. (WCIA) — One man and one teen lost their lives in a triple shooting in Danville this past Wednesday. near Pheasant Lane and Gold Finch Court. VIRDEN, Ill. Around 2:45 p. 12/26/24 SPRINGFIELD, Ill, (WCIA) — A car crashed into MVP Bar and Grill in Springfield early on Christmas morning, causing a large fire to break out in the building. Coroner Jane McFadden said that Judith A. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. , Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-356-8333 News Desk: 217-373-3650 Jan 16, 2025 · ROCK ISLAND, Ill. Cissna Park High School confirmed that Senior Colson Carley passed away in a traffic accident. (WCIA) — A Decatur school bus was involved in what was described as a “very minor” traffic accident Tuesday morning. Brittney Schurvinske has been missing for six months — and now friends and family members are concerned ab… Jan 16, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police Troop 6 responded to the Sangamon County crash that killed two drivers Saturday morning. for a two-vehicle accident with injuries and possible entrapment. , Leland Grove Police Department was notified of the two-vehicle accident. Police have closed the westbound lanes and directed […] Jan 7, 2025 · DECATUR, Ill. The Dana-Thomas House in Springfield will get $6. Sergeant Brian Earles told WCIA the shooting happened Friday morning in the area of Christine Drive and Brettwood Circle. (WCIA) — Law enforcement officials are reacting and explaining the status of an investigation after a shooting took the life of a teenager on Tuesday afternoon. Joseph at 11 a. On Tuesday, the Speaker announced he wants to create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission, which would discuss ways to essentially expand Indiana’s borders and take over Illinois counties that “want to join low-tax, low-cost Indiana. According to ISP, a suspect reportedly fired a weapon at oncoming eastbound traffic around 3:11 p. Nov 30, 2024 · DANVILLE, Ill. Now, many people in the village are mourning and continuing to look for answers. (WCIA) — A 28-year-old man from Danville has been arrested in connection to the death of a man from Champaign. At 6:46 p. (WCIA) — The Mahomet community was left in shock Thursday after a triple homicide of three members of a family. on Jan. B. (WCIA) — A state historic site in Springfield has been awarded funding to help preserve its historic architecture. Jan 18, 2025 · ARCOLA, Ill. Stay up to date with your world and your community. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Fair has announced the newest artist to join the Grandstand lineup at this year’s State Fair — hip-hop and rap icon Snoop Dogg. “The fact that this happened over a 24-day window really demonstrates a significant breakdown in the systems that should have been in place and operating at Goldwater Care,” nursing home neglect lawyer Barry Doyle said. Officials confirmed that the student’s name is Zaria Blaxton and that she had juvenile diabetes since she Feb 9, 2025 · URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville firefighters responded to three different house fires within 14 hours of each other. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the woman was hit at the South Mill Street railroad crossing in Camargo just before midnight. 27, Danville Police officers responded to a business in the 1900 block of E. — Authorities in Rock Island say Blessing Aoci has been located and is safe, and has been reunited with her mother. Gabriella was a serious ballet student for 15 years, until an injury robbed her of a professional career during her freshman year of college. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, McFadden Sep 22, 2024 · IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. David, who lived in the home, was the victim in the fatal fire. Jan 30, 2025 · Update on Feb. Jan 28, 2025 · CAMARGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Three people are dead after two shootings separated by a day and just a couple miles. Jan 10, 2025 · CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. 7:30 p. (WCIA) — Many families in the Danville School District are looking forward to a bit more clarity after months of questions regarding the status of superintendent Alicia Geddis. The fire happened around 1 a. Jeff Wilhite, a county sp… Jan 21, 2025 · DECATUR, Ill. Our reporting partners at the Ford County Chronicle reported the Paxton Police department arrested 35-year-old Tyler McElwee of St. (WCIA) — Decatur Police arrested three people whom they accused of shooting a woman while breaking into her home earlier this week. ” Feb 17, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department is investigating after a fire destroyed a vacant home on Monday. Dec 29, 2024 · Update: 6:30 p. (WCIA) — Four people are displaced from their Mattoon apartment building after it caught fire early Thursday morning. FARMER CITY, Ill. Dec 6, 2024 · Update at 10:50 a. Feb 13, 2025 · DECATUR, Ill. The accident happened at 21st Street and Carter Avenue. Gibson City fire crews responded to the corner of Lott Boulevard and 12th Street around 3:30 a. "Your Local News Leader" 4 days ago · RANTOUL, Ill. 23, Montrose Fire Protection District was dispatched to E 1500th Ave. Governor J. ISP said that the crash occurred on U. Jan 2, 2025 · DECATUR, Ill. “Make no mistake: nearly every Democrat in Illinois has benefitted from Madigan’s corruption in some way, and they have all been willing to sell their souls for hefty donations and the support of the political machine Madigan built,” Salvi said. on Feb. Around 7 p. Around 4:00 p. WCIA 3 is Central Illinois' source for news, weather, and sports. Dec 26, 2024 · Update: 3:15 p. Nov 25, 2024 · DECATUR, Ill. WCIA. Jan 20, 2025 · GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — One firefighter was sent to the hospital for a leg injury after fighting a house fire in Rantoul. ” Visit the post for more. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police responded to reports of a shooting on Interstate 70 in Effingham County on Sunday. (WCIA) — The race for Urbana Mayor is on. (WCIA) — Stewardson-Strasburg Schools is asking for the community’s prayers after they announced one of their students passed away this week. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police is continuing to investigate an officer involved shooting in McLean County, which police now say involved two suspects who came all the way from Texas. Local News | WCIA. "Your Local News Leader" Feb 22, 2025 · SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A two-vehicle crash that resulted in injuries required a helicopter to be on scene Monday evening in Montrose. Jan 7, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Farmer City’s water plant is back up and running after a broken pipe shut down operations on New Year’s Day. Feb 12, 2025 · MOMENCE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department is investigating after a man was hurt in a shooting last week. Main St. (WCIA) — Illinois will no longer have a subminimum wage for people with disabilities by the end of the decade. And, the police department is asking that anyone with information on either incident to come forward. Residents said a vehicle was shot at multiple times and that the vehicle transported two victims to a nearby hospital. (WCIA) — A Champaign County man has been arrested for sexual exploitation after arranging to meet a teenager near an elementary school. Feb 6, 2025 · Update at 5:10 p. (WCIA) — Nearly 200 people were left without power after an accident on the northeast side of Springfield Tuesday morning. The final numbers are in from the 2025 WCIA 3 Illinois State Treasurer’s Office I-CASH Telethon, and it was their largest event total to date with over $1. (WCIA) — Four people were arrested in Danville Wednesday night when officers stopped them and found guns they weren’t supposed to have. Department of Education is “actually very efficient. Feb 25, 2025 · Update at 3:20 p. In a statement to WCIA, Superintendent Adam Clapp said junior Andrew Beals was involved in a single-vehicle crash on his way to school Monday morning. Since then, however, her childhood love for storytelling on stages across the country has carried into her journalistic ambitions. They died shortly after. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department hosted a press conference Friday morning to address gun violence in the community and to provide updates on their investigations into recent homicides, including that of a seven-year-old boy. 11. The Sheriff’s Office responded to shots fired on East Carpenter Street around 7:45 p. S Agency for International Development — which has been funding the lab. LEXINGTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is hurt after a shooting on Sunday night in Decatur, police confirmed with WCIA. At approximately 3:10 p. Jan 29, 2025 · DANVILLE, Ill. 26. (WCIA) — The Springfield Police Department has released the findings of the Internal Affairs investigation into a former Springfield Sergeant’s DUI crash. 8. It happened at the Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation around 11 p. It’s part of a larger federal push to dismantle the U. Dec 16, 2024 · CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The three victims of a weekend house fire in Virden have been identified. Oct 29, 2024 · The effects were lethal and resulted in the resident being rushed to the hospital with severe internal bleeding. on Nov. (WCIA) — One person is dead after a crash in Iroquois County on Saturday evening. Jan 23, 2025 · MATTOON, Ill. Urbana fatal hit-and-run goes to grand jury "Your Local News Leader" About Our Ads; WCIA/WCIX EEO 4 days ago · CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Fire departments across Central Illinois are issuing burn bans as dry conditions are about to be exacerbated by high winds this weekend. 7 hours ago · WCIA Champaign Mon, March 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM UTC NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana community is in mourning after two separate homicides occurred over the weekend. WCIA’s partners at the Ford County Chronicle reported that Piper City Rehab & Living Center, a 60-bed facility and Piper City’s largest employer, is closing. (WCIA) — One person was transported to the hospital Tuesday night after a three-vehicle crash in Champaign County. (WCIA) — A shooting in Springfield on Saturday night has left a man dead and a woman injured. Watch videos of the latest news and weather from WCIA 3 and WCIX 49, covering all of Central Illinois. (WCIA) — Around 40 firefighters from 5 different fire departments responded to a large house fire in Gibson City early Monday morning. 2 million in claims. WCIA News partners with trusted Nexstar news sources in the Midwest to curate uniquely relevant experiences for our local readers. (WCIA) — A 19-year-old male succumbed to his injuries after being found with gunshot wounds, Decatur Police said. 5 days ago · DANVILLE, Ill. Feb 21, 2025 · DANVILLE, Ill. Nov 20, 2024 · 11/19 UPDATE: The Chrisman Fire Department is alerting residents more bleeding will happen down the line on Tuesday morning. Find stories on education, crime, health, politics, sports, and more. 5 days ago · URBANA, Ill. “This was a devastating couple of days in Urbana,” Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin said. Jan 23, 2025 · CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Coroner has identified the child and adult that died in a Saturday night shooting in Urbana. […] "Your Local News Leader" Jan 28, 2025 · UPDATE at 9:30 p. The homeowner said the fire s… Mar 8, 2025 · URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Law enforcement is continuing to process evidence after two people were killed and another one was hurt in a November shooting. Feb 19, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. According to the Decatur Police Department, the three were shot around University Avenue and Leafland Avenue around 6:30 p. (WCIA) — A family from Savoy is safe after their home caught fire overnight. Live. , officers were called to West Cerro Gordo Avenue near Oakland Avenue for reports of a shooting. Jan 5, 2025 · SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill.
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