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New Springfield sports park hosts archery tournament, vendor fair for soft opening
New Springfield sports park hosts archery tournament, vendor fair for soft opening
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A new 276-acre sports park in Springfield is hosting its official soft opening this weekend. Scheels Sports Park is hosting the Midwest Open Indoor Archery Tourname…
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December 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
New Springfield sports park hosts archery tournament, vendor fair for soft opening
Danville man sentenced to prison for meth possession
Danville man sentenced to prison for meth possession
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville man was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine in two separate cases against him. In a news release, the Ve…
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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Danville man sentenced to prison for meth possession
Altmyer to play in Music City Bowl
Altmyer to play in Music City Bowl
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – It’s not uncommon in 2025 for players to opt out of bowl games, especially when their teams don’t make the College Football Playoffs. Illinois starting qu…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Altmyer to play in Music City Bowl
Community Spotlight: Gibson City book signing
Community Spotlight: Gibson City book signing
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Author Kerry ONeal and Sherry Tomlinson joined WCIA 3’s Mitchell Rife to talk about an upcoming book signing. ONeal is the author of “Living with Alzhei…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Community Spotlight: Gibson City book signing
State Police reports 150+ motor assists, nearly 75 crashes since Thursday snow
State Police reports 150+ motor assists, nearly 75 crashes since Thursday snow
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois State Police troopers have responded to more than 200 incidents in the past day as the winter weather continues to affect drivers across Central Illinois. A…
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December 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
State Police reports 150+ motor assists, nearly 75 crashes since Thursday snow
Another Danville company eyes layoffs, will remain open
Another Danville company eyes layoffs, will remain open
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — As Danville loses one major company to relocation, another said it is potentially laying off employees. McLane Midwest confirmed to WCIA in an email that it is making …
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December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Another Danville company eyes layoffs, will remain open
Springfield declares snow emergency set to begin Saturday
Springfield declares snow emergency set to begin Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Springfield declared a snow emergency set to start this weekend and listed the rules residents must follow. In a press release, the city said its Office…
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December 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Springfield declares snow emergency set to begin Saturday
City of Champaign activates snow removal ordinance after Thursday snowfall
City of Champaign activates snow removal ordinance after Thursday snowfall
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Champaign has activated its snow removal ordinance following Thursday night’s snowfall. The City of Champaign received between 2 and 2.5 inches of s…
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December 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
City of Champaign activates snow removal ordinance after Thursday snowfall
Decatur man sentenced to 2 years for October animal cruelty incident
Decatur man sentenced to 2 years for October animal cruelty incident
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 42-year-old Decatur man will spend the next two years behind bars after pleading guilty to animal cruelty for an incident involving a cat in October. On Tuesday, as p…
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December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Decatur man sentenced to 2 years for October animal cruelty incident
Suspect identified, warrant issued in Springfield bar burglary case
Suspect identified, warrant issued in Springfield bar burglary case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A 61-year-old man with 27 prior arrests has been identified as the suspect of the burglary at a Springfield bar early Wednesday morning. Sangamon County spokesperso…
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December 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Suspect identified, warrant issued in Springfield bar burglary case
I-55 reopens in Springfield after Friday morning crash
I-55 reopens in Springfield after Friday morning crash
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two lanes on southbound I-55 in Springfield have reopened after a semi-truck crashed Friday morning. The crash happened at 6 a.m. at milepost 88, near the bridge ca…
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December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I-55 reopens in Springfield after Friday morning crash
IL Route 1 shut down near Paris by 3-vehicle crash
IL Route 1 shut down near Paris by 3-vehicle crash
EDGAR COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Route 1 is currently shut down near Paris due to a three-vehicle crash, the Illinois State Police and Paris’ Fire Chief said. The crash happened nea…
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December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
IL Route 1 shut down near Paris by 3-vehicle crash
High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard Sophomore Mathis Part Of Tigers’ Girls Wrestling Growth
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December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard Sophomore Mathis Part Of Tigers’ Girls Wrestling Growth
New Windsor Woman Accused Of Stealing $900,000 From Rock Island County Returns To Court Next Month
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December 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New Windsor Woman Accused Of Stealing $900,000 From Rock Island County Returns To Court Next Month
Illini football gives back to YoungLives moms for fourth-straight year
Illini football gives back to YoungLives moms for fourth-straight year
URBANA Ill. (WCIA) — Bret and Jen Bielema picked up the tab on a night of shopping at the Urbana Walmart through the Younglives program for a fourth-straight year. “Cool opportunity, cr…
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December 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Illini football gives back to YoungLives moms for fourth-straight year
Maroa-Forsyth's Braden named WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week
Maroa-Forsyth’s Braden named WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week
MAROA, Ill. (WCIA) — Avery Braden broke a school record that stood at Maroa-Forsyth for more than three decades. After surpassing Deb Pope on the girls’ career scoring list, now with mo…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Maroa-Forsyth's Braden named WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week
Preview: Nebraska basketball comes to Champaign unbeaten
Preview: Nebraska basketball comes to Champaign unbeaten
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – As Illinois men’s basketball looks to carry momentum forward from a pair of wins away from home, it likely won’t happen easily. The Illini are set to host…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Preview: Nebraska basketball comes to Champaign unbeaten
Tennessee leading receiver opts out of bowl game
Tennessee leading receiver opts out of bowl game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCIA) – Tennessee football will be without one of its most prevalent offensive weapons when meeting Illinois for a bowl game. Volunteers’ wide receiver Chris Brazzell …
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tennessee leading receiver opts out of bowl game
Springfield teen gets 15 years for driving car used in 2024 murder
Springfield teen gets 15 years for driving car used in 2024 murder
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield teenager was sentenced to a total of 20 years behind bars, mostly for the role he played in another teenager’s murder last year. Cordae Curb, 17…
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December 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Springfield teen gets 15 years for driving car used in 2024 murder
From the Farm: Ag economist urges farmers to make a plan on USDA payments
From the Farm: Ag economist urges farmers to make a plan on USDA payments
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WCIA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be distributing money to farmers in the new year, designed to address some of the financial shortfall from tariffs. The U…
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December 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
From the Farm: Ag economist urges farmers to make a plan on USDA payments
Danville Police recognize seven officers for actions during Churchill Towers fire
Danville Police recognize seven officers for actions during Churchill Towers fire
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department recently recognized seven police officers for what Chief Christopher Yates said was their “performance above and beyond for the sa…
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December 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Danville Police recognize seven officers for actions during Churchill Towers fire
Community Spotlight: Moms On a Mission
Community Spotlight: Moms On a Mission
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Sarah Lutterbie, Riana Dragu and Courtney Hixson of Moms On a Mission joined WCIA 3’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about some upcoming events. Moms On a Mission is…
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December 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Community Spotlight: Moms On a Mission
Rockridge High School Lockdown Lifted, “Possible Gunshots Reported” Turns Out To Be Table Collapse
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December 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Rockridge High School Lockdown Lifted, “Possible Gunshots Reported” Turns Out To Be Table Collapse
Danville Public Library's levy expected to remain at $2.1M, no longer asked to make cuts
Danville Public Library’s levy expected to remain at $2.1M, no longer asked to make cuts
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — While $500,000 in cuts to the Danville Public Library’s budget appeared to be possible earlier this year, officials with the city said that the tax levy is expec…
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December 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Danville Public Library's levy expected to remain at $2.1M, no longer asked to make cuts