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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 18m

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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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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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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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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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 · 2h

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

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

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

A popular brand of rice has been recalled nationwide after it was reported that there could be small stones in the product.

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A man is wanted by Decatur Police on charges relating to aggravated battery and possession of drugs and stolen items.

Man wanted by Decatur Police for aggravated battery, illegal possession

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is wanted by Decatur Police on charges relating to aggravated battery and possession of drugs and stolen items. 26-year-old Stuart W. Greer is wanted by the depar…

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

UPDATE: U.S. Route 136 has reopened near the Champaign/McLean County line following Wednesday's deadly crash, the Illinois State Police said.
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UPDATE: US 136 reopens after deadly crash in Champaign County

Update at 11:09 a.m. U.S. Route 136 has reopened near the Champaign/McLean County Line following Wednesday’s deadly crash, the Illinois State Police said. WCIA reached out to both State Polic…

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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to the state’s congressional map that could shape the fight over the Voting Rights Act.

Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in Voting Rights Act case

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to the state’s congressional map that could shape the fight over the Voting Rights Act. The court …

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

In what should have been a quiet early morning in his home quickly turned violent for one veteran in Macon County.

Veteran says Decatur teens beat him with a brick; neighbors step up to help

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — In what should have been a quiet early morning in his home quickly turned violent for one veteran in Macon County. 65-year-old Eugene Davis said he was in his house Mon…

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UPDATE: Power has been restored for all customers in Macon and DeWitt Counties after 2,300 people were left in the dark Tuesday night.
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UPDATE: Power restored for all of Macon, DeWitt Counties

Update at 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 15 Power has been restored for all customers in Macon and DeWitt Counties Ameren’s outage map shows that as of 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, there are no more power ou…

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The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office is investigating after a human skull was discovered in a Springfield creek last month.

Human skull discovered in Springfield creek; coroner and police investigating

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office is investigating after a human skull was discovered in a Springfield creek last month. The discovery was made on Sept. 20…

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

At least one person is dead following a head-on crash in Champaign County Wednesday morning.

Deadly crash shuts down US 136 in Champaign County

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — At least one person is dead following a head-on crash in Champaign County Wednesday morning. The crash happened on U.S. Route 136 between the Champaign/McLean …

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

Retired Planetarium Director Dave Leake talks with Mitchell Rife about the Carruthers observatory and how it will capture light from Earth’s geocorona.

Dave Leake talks the science behind NASA’s first Illinois-led launch | Why’s Guy’s

CHAMPGAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Retired Planetarium Director Dave Leake talks with Mitchell Rife about the Carruthers observatory and how it will capture light from Earth’s geocoron…

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

The Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time Tuesday, ensuring the shutdown will enter its third week with lawmakers nowhere close to finding a resolution.

Shutdown to enter third week after Senate rejects bill to reopen government

The Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time Tuesday, ensuring the shutdown will enter its third week with lawmakers nowhere close to finding a resolution. Senators voted…

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

Nine firefighters in Springfield were recently recognized for their efforts in saving the lives of people who experienced cardiac arrest.

9 firefighters awarded for life-saving efforts in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Nine firefighters in Springfield were recently recognized for their efforts in saving the lives of people who experienced cardiac arrest. The Springfield Fire Depar…

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

A Florida couple came home from a night out with friends and, upon opening up their car doors, were dragged out of their car by armed robbers. The thieves ordered the victims into the garage and robbed them, according the sheriff’s office in Hillsborough County.

Thieves used Apple AirTag to track, rob Florida couple: officials

A night out with friends turned nightmarish for one Florida couple.

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

A portion of a road is set to close for 6-8 weeks to make way for the Garden Hills phase 3 project in Champaign.

Champaign road closing for Garden Hills phase 3 project

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A portion of a road is set to close for 6-8 weeks to make way for the Garden Hills phase 3 project in Champaign. Starting Thursday, Oct. 16, Paula Drive will be close…

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

The people who help run the Michigan State University Surplus Store come across thousands of donated books each month. Every once in a while, they come across a big find, but few like one donated last year.