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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 23m

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward. Here's why:

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 53m

Ainslie Heilich and Rain Martin of the Tuscola Odd Fellows joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event.

Community Spotlight: Tuscola Odd Fellows

TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Ainslie Heilich and Rain Martin of the Tuscola Odd Fellows joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event. The group is holding their 8th Odd Marke…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1h

UPDATE: The Vermilion County Coroner has identified the person who died after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday.

UPDATE: Coroner ID’s Danville man killed in 3-vehicle Georgetown crash

Update: 7:10 p.m. GEORGETOWN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Coroner has identified the person who died after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday. Jane McFadden, coroner, said 51-year-old …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1h

UPDATE: Officials have released new details about the grain bin collapse in Iroquois County -- including how all of the workers knew to evacuate the building on Wednesday.

UPDATE: Officials share more information about Martinton grain bin collapse

Update: 6:30 p.m. IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Information shared by officials about the grain bin collapse in Iroquois County reveals new information about Wednesday’s incident ̵…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1h

Leaf-peeping season has arrived, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

Dull fall colors near you? Why leaf-peeping season may be muted

Experts say some areas may see a shorter and less colorful leaf-peeping season this year.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1h

Road closures have been planned for part of downtown Urbana on Saturday as a protest takes place for the nationwide “No Kings Day of Action.”

‘No Kings’ protest planned for downtown Urbana with street closures

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Road closures have been planned for part of downtown Urbana on Saturday as a protest takes place for the nationwide “No Kings Day of Action.” Champaign Count…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 2h

A new study suggests that the city’s iconic “Chicago Rat Hole” is likely the imprint of a completely different rodent.

‘Chicago Rat Hole’ is not imprint of rat, study suggests

A new study suggests that the iconic “Chicago Rat Hole” is actually the imprint of a squirrel, rather than a rat.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 2h

With Health Alliance operations set to end soon and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment beginning on Wednesday, Carle Health announced that its website has expanded to offer new tools that will help patients find a plan best for their needs.

Carle Health offering support for Medicare Advantage enrollment

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — With Health Alliance operations set to end soon and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment beginning on Wednesday, Carle Health announced that its website has expanded to of…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 3h

Kent “Demond” Dade has resigned from his position as Urbana Fire Chief.

City of Urbana announces resignation of Fire Chief

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Kent “Demond” Dade has resigned from his position as Urbana Fire Chief. The City of Urbana announced Dade’s resignation in a news release Wednesday aft…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 3h

Just days after she was detained by Border Patrol agents on Chicago’s North Side, attorneys representing the WGN creative services employee at the center of the incident have released a statement.

WGN employee ‘violently assaulted’ by Border Patrol agents, attorneys say in new statement

Debbie Brockman, a WGN employee, was detained by Border Patrol agents in Chicago while walking to work, and was released without charges after being held for 7 hours.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 3h

Vermilion Advantage released their response as an investigation into the organization continues, saying there were “inaccuracies” stated by former President and CEO Mike Marron.

Vermilion Advantage speaks on misconduct allegations, addresses ‘inaccuracies’

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Vermilion Advantage released their response as an investigation into the organization continues, saying there were “inaccuracies” stated by former Presiden…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 3h

A nonprofit which provides therapy — with the help of horses — in Decatur will unveil its new facility this week.

Horse therapy facility ‘hoofing it’ to a new location in Decatur

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A nonprofit which provides therapy — with the help of horses — in Decatur will unveil its new facility this week. Jen Lang, Board President of Freedom Reins…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 4h

One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon.

1 dead in 3-vehicle crash in Georgetown; investigation underway

GEORGETOWN, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon. According to Captain Michael Hartshorn, at approximately 12:1…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 4h

A new report shows that some popular protein powders and shakes on the market contain unsafe levels of lead and other metals.

Some protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, report suggests

Out of 23 brands tested, researchers found that more than two-thirds contained more lead in a single serving than is considered safe to ingest in a day.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 4h

One of the three people killed in a Springfield triple shooting last week was not affiliated with the home where it happened or with the other victims, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Sangamon Co. Sheriff shares update on Springfield triple-homicide

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One of the three people killed in a Springfield triple shooting last week was not affiliated with the home where it happened or with the other victims, the Sheriff&…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 4h

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit to force State Farm to comply with a regulatory examination, alleging that they have not done so.

Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit against State Farm, alleges noncompliance

CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit to force State Farm to comply with a regulatory examination, alleging that they have not done so. On Tuesday, …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 5h

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area after a grain bin collapsed in an Iroquois County village Wednesday afternoon.

Grain bin collapse causes outage in Martinton; public asked to avoid area

IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Members of the public are asked to avoid the area after a grain bin collapsed in an Iroquois County village Wednesday afternoon. Chief of the Martinton Fire Pro…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 5h

More than a month after a record-setting $1.79 billion Powerball jackpot was won by two tickets, another massive lottery jackpot is building.

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $625M: How long until the next drawing?

It’s the largest Mega Millions jackpot since last year.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 5h

More than 40 employees of Eastern Illinois University will be out of a job after the university made an announcement this week saying they will be cutting positions due to funding-related issues.

Former EIU staff, union president speak out on job cuts

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — More than 40 employees of Eastern Illinois University will be out of a job after the university made an announcement this week saying they will be cutting positions …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 6h

A man accused of attacking two people with an axe and a chair in Coles County has been determined unfit to stand trial.

Coles Co. court finds man accused of attacking people with axe unfit for trial

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — A man accused of attacking two people with an axe and a chair in Coles County has been determined unfit to stand trial. On Oct. 14, 50-year-old Matthew Estes appeared i…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 6h

People in Decatur say they’re pushing back against youth violence in the community, trying to intervene with young people before they get involved and forever negatively impact their own lives.

Decatur youth organizations look to tackle root of violence in juveniles

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — People in Decatur say they’re pushing back against youth violence in the community, trying to intervene with young people before they get involved and forever neg…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 7h

A Christian County highway is back open after a traffic crash shut it down Tuesday morning.

Christian Co. Highway 22 back open after Tuesday morning crash; injuries reported

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Christian County highway is back open after a traffic crash shut it down Tuesday morning. The crash happened on County Highway 22 at the intersection with Co…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 7h

A person living in New York has tested positive for the chikungunya virus in what state health officials say is the first reported transmission of the mosquito-borne illness within the United States in six years.

Health officials confirm 1st locally acquired case of chikungunya in US in 6 years

It’s not clear how exactly the person, whom authorities have not named, contracted the virus.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 7h

On Friday, the Urbana vs. Peoria-Richwoods high school football game was called early when a fight broke out.

Anti-violence group weighs in on Urbana vs. Peoria-Richwoods high school football fight

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — On Friday, the Urbana vs. Peoria-Richwoods high school football game was called early when a fight broke out. It involved several players from each team, including some …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 8h

UPDATE: The Champaign County Coroner’s Office said two people were killed in the crash that shut down U.S. Route 136 Wednesday morning.
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UPDATE: Two people killed in Route 136 crash in Champaign Co.

Update at 12:09 p.m. The Champaign County Coroner’s Office said two people were killed in the crash that shut down U.S. Route 136 Wednesday morning. In a news release, Coroner Laurie Brauer s…

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