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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 7h

Photos:DePue at LaMoille volleyball

Here are Hal Adkins' photos of Tuesday's DePue at LaMoille volleyball senior night match

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 9h

Piatt Co. non-profits putting mental health referendum to use

MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — It has been nearly one year since a referendum passed last November to fund some mental health programs in Piatt County, helping local organizations with a common go…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 9h

Conference against hate brings statewide professionals to Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – The inaugural “Illinois Together Against Hate” conference brought dozens of professionals from across the state to Champaign. Champaign, Urbana, the Department …

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 9h

Community Spotlight: Truck-or-Treat in Clifton

CLIFTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A “Truck-or-Treat” event is coming up in Clifton, and one of the organizers joined WCIA 3’s Mitchell Rife in the studio to share more information abou…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

Champaign Co. organization supporting families as government shutdown looms

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — One group in Central Illinois has found a way to support families in four counties amid the ongoing government shutdown. The Champaign County Regional Planning Commissio…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

VITA tax program seeking Champaign-Urbana community volunteers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Community members are being asked to help a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in the Champaign-Urbana area, and no experience is necessary. The University of Il…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

Niles Mayor Addresses Issues At Latest Town Hall

Niles Mayor Addresses Issues At Latest Town Hall - Journal & Topics Media Group

Niles Mayor George Alpogianis hosted his third town hall meeting, this one drawing about 75 residents, at the Niles Senior Center on Monday, answering questions ranging from Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

ICE Activity, Arrests Ramp Up In Northwest Suburbs

ICE Activity, Arrests Ramp Up In Northwest Suburbs - Journal & Topics Media Group

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents reportedly detained at least 18 people in Chicago's Northwest suburbs and at O’Hare International Airport between Friday, Oct. 17, and Monday, Oct. 20, according...

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 11h

Springfield Police, Crime Stoppers seeking tips in $10,000 credit card fraud

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Police Department is investigating after officials said a group of men were involved in a $10,000 credit card fraud scheme. They’re now asking…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 11h

Illinois State Fire Marshal issues campfire safety tips

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As most of the burn bans have lifted across the state, the Illinois State Fire Marshal has issued numerous campfire safety tips as the weather gets cooler. The number of bon…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 11h

Big Time Rush announces performance in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A “big time” boy band is coming to Champaign — and tickets go on sale this week. Big Time Rush will perform at the State Farm Center Jan. 24, 2026. …

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 11h

Winterfest City Funding Request Clears First Hurdle

Winterfest City Funding Request Clears First Hurdle - Journal & Topics Media Group

Park Ridge Finance and Budget Committee of the Whole voted on Monday (Oct. 20) to allocate $10,000 to help the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce cover the costs of putting on this year’s Winterfest. The...

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 12h

Flag Football: Maine South Closes Magical Year With State Championship

Flag Football: Maine South Closes Magical Year With State Championship - Journal & Topics Media Group

Maine South etched their name in the history books as the second state champion in IHSA history for girls flag football as the Hawks flew to a 26-6 win Saturday, Oct. 18 over Whitney Young at Willowbrook...

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 12h

Maine South Girls Flag Football Blanks Top Ranked Glenbrook South In State Quarterfinals

Maine South Girls Flag Football Blanks Top Ranked Glenbrook South In State Quarterfinals - Journal & Topics Media Group

Glenbrook South eliminated Maine South from the girls flag football playoffs in 2023, before the IHSA took over the sport. Earlier this season (Sept. 17), GBS knocked off Maine South 19-0 in the regular...

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 12h

Girls Flag Football: Maine South Routs Perspectives Behind Spandiary

Girls Flag Football: Maine South Routs Perspectives Behind Spandiary - Journal & Topics Media Group

Maine South (25-3) had a battle on its hands in the state semifinals for girls flag football at Willowbrook, but the Hawks offense proved to be too much to handle for Perspectives last Saturday (Oct....

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 13h

Urbana City Council approves FEMA grant; some members share concerns

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana City Council narrowly passed a resolution accepting a federal grant for the fire department. But, officials said it may come with some strings attached. The c…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 13h

Park Ridge Farmers Market To Stay At Prairie Avenue

Park Ridge Farmers Market To Stay At Prairie Avenue - Journal & Topics Media Group

After months of deliberations and at times heated discussion, the final vote on the Park Ridge Farmers Market location was quick and unanimous. The Park Ridge City Council voted on Monday (Oct. 20) to...

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 14h

Boys Soccer 2025 Playoff Schedule

Boys Soccer 2025 Playoff Schedule - Journal & Topics Media Group

Here’s a look at the Journal-area boys soccer playoff schedule:

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 15h

Champaign Co. Drug Court graduates ready to take next step back into normal life

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s graduation season for some who have overcome some pretty big obstacles in life. On Monday, the Champaign County Drug Court recognized and celebrated seven …

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 15h

Firefighting student gets scholarship that honors fallen first responder

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A group of bikers are paying for a future firefighter’s training after losing one of their own seven years ago. Chaz McCrone was a former Pesotum Fire Captain a…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 16h

Danville School Board will consider dismissing administrator

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville School Board will discuss dismissing the Director of Business — effective immediately — at its meeting Wednesday night. Narcissus Rankin …

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 16h

Charleston man accused of home invasion, violating conditional discharge

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A Charleston man was arrested last week after police said he broke into a home and battered a person inside. In addition, court records show he was on conditional di…

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 17h

Semi rollover shuts down WB I-74 near Farmer City

FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Westbound I-74 is closed near Farmer City after a semi-truck rolled over on the highway Tuesday morning. The crash happened at 9:21 a.m. at Milepost 160, about one …

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 17h

‘Weather Realness’ podcast on autumn leaves

‘Weather Realness’ podcast on autumn leaves | Illinois Public Media

Today we’re talking about the weather, with a pair of conversations from “Weather Realness,” a sister podcast produced by Illinois Public Media. Trees across Illinois are turning yellow, orange,...

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IL News Network @ilnewsnetwork.bsky.social · 18h

‘Weather Realness’ podcast on severe drought afflicting Illinois

‘Weather Realness’ podcast on severe drought afflicting Illinois | Illinois Public Media

Today we’re talking about the weather, with a pair of conversations from “Weather Realness,” a sister podcast produced by Illinois Public Media. Much of central Illinois is under severe or extreme...

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