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First night of Hanukkah filled with mixed emotions this year; Illini Chabad's senior rabbi reflects
First night of Hanukkah filled with mixed emotions this year; Illini Chabad’s senior rabbi reflects
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Sunday marks the first day of Hanukkah, but a day typically full of light has been dimmed. At least 15 people were killed and dozens were injured after an attack targ…
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December 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
First night of Hanukkah filled with mixed emotions this year; Illini Chabad's senior rabbi reflects
Temps dropping, ice melt sales rising: Central IL stores sell out of a winter necessity
Temps dropping, ice melt sales rising: Central IL stores sell out of a winter necessity
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As the temperature is plunging, ice melt sales are surging. In fact, one hardware store in Champaign was completely sold out on Sunday. Employees at Do it Best Hardwa…
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December 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Temps dropping, ice melt sales rising: Central IL stores sell out of a winter necessity
Clinton Fire Dept. encourages emergency planning
Clinton Fire Dept. encourages emergency planning
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Clinton Fire Department said a family’s emergency planning and preparedness helped them quickly escaped from their house when their smoke detector went off ea…
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December 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Clinton Fire Dept. encourages emergency planning
City of Champaign activates sidewalk snow removal ordinance
City of Champaign activates sidewalk snow removal ordinance
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Champaign activated its sidewalk snow removal ordinance Sunday morning. Now, residents will need to clear their sidewalks by 9 a.m. on Monday. In a news r…
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December 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
City of Champaign activates sidewalk snow removal ordinance
Champaign non-profit makes toys for children with disabilities
Champaign non-profit makes toys for children with disabilities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign non-profit is making sure all children have something under the tree this holiday season. Innovators in Action hosted its fifth event disassembling and ad…
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December 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Champaign non-profit makes toys for children with disabilities
Lincoln Fire Protection District recovers car from pond
Lincoln Fire Protection District recovers car from pond
COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Lincoln Fire Protection District dive team responded to a vehicle in a pond early Friday morning. In a Facebook post Saturday afternoon, Lincoln Fire said volu…
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December 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Lincoln Fire Protection District recovers car from pond
Illini's Davis declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Music City Bowl
Illini’s Davis declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Music City Bowl
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — All-Big Ten left tackle J.C. Davis is now the second Illini player to opt out of the upcoming bowl game as he begins to prepare for the NFL Draft. In a press conferen…
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December 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Illini's Davis declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Music City Bowl
Clinton Police Dept. warns residents of officer impersonation scam
Clinton Police Dept. warns residents of officer impersonation scam
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Clinton Police Department was recently notified that a woman was contacted by a scammer, who she said impersonated a police officer. She claims the imposter sent he…
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December 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Clinton Police Dept. warns residents of officer impersonation scam
Breaking down the secret sauce of road salt
Breaking down the secret sauce of road salt
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Temperatures are dropping significantly over the next few days, sending Champaign County trucks and individuals alike out to prepare. So how does the tried-and-true meth…
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December 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Breaking down the secret sauce of road salt
WRMJ Sportsline: Mike Hutchins Holiday Classic Tournament Preview
WRMJ Sportsline: Mike Hutchins Holiday Classic Tournament Preview
On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor were joined in-studio by Sherrard boys basketball coach Alex Johnson and Mike Hutchins Holiday Classic Tourna
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December 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
WRMJ Sportsline: Mike Hutchins Holiday Classic Tournament Preview
Bismarck Fire Protection District continues wreath tradition, honors founding member
Bismarck Fire Protection District continues wreath tradition, honors founding member
BISMARCK, Ill. (WCIA) — Hanging a wreath on your front door is a classic Christmas tradition, and the Bismarck Fire Protection District is using theirs to remind people to stay safe this holi…
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December 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Bismarck Fire Protection District continues wreath tradition, honors founding member
Champaign Fire Dept. responds to vacant apartment fire, cause under investigation
Champaign Fire Dept. responds to vacant apartment fire, cause under investigation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Fire Department responded to an early morning apartment fire Saturday, and the cause is still under investigation. On Dec. 13 at 12:28 a.m., Champaign F…
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December 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Champaign Fire Dept. responds to vacant apartment fire, cause under investigation
Sherrard Suffocates Orion, Pick Up Big Early-Season TRAC West Win
Sherrard Suffocates Orion, Pick Up Big Early-Season TRAC West Win
Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (5-1, 2-0 TRAC West) never trailed in a 53-47 win over Orion (7-1, 1-1 TRA
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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sherrard Suffocates Orion, Pick Up Big Early-Season TRAC West Win
Full Court Friday (12/12/25)
Full Court Friday (12/12/25)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – WCIA’s first Full Court Friday show of the 2025-26 high school basketball season is in the books. Check out highlights and scores from Friday night’s loc…
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December 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Full Court Friday (12/12/25)
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