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

A reporter from Nexstar’s KTLA was in Altadena, California, Monday morning to report on a coming rainstorm, but an unexpected visitor stole the show.

WATCH: Bear grabs a bite to eat behind reporter

An unexpected visitor stole the show.

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

Close to 2,300 people are without power in Macon and DeWitt Counties.

Nearly 2,300 people without power in Macon, DeWitt Counties

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Close to 2,300 people are without power in Macon and DeWitt Counties. The outage started around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Ameren’s outage map. As of 9…

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

Several University of Illinois students enlisted in the Illinois National Guard have been called to service as the federal government attempts to deploy troops to Chicago.

National Guard deployment to Chicago includes U of I students, university confirms

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Several University of Illinois students enlisted in the Illinois National Guard have been called to service as the federal government attempts to deploy troops to Chicag…

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

The Paxton City Council unanimously approved a resolution censuring Robert Pacey Tuesday night. While the council does not have the ability to remove Pacey from his position as Alderman, it formally recognizes that Pacey’s resignation would be in “the best interest of the City."

Paxton City Council formally requests Robert Pacey’s resignation

PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Paxton City Council unanimously approved a resolution censuring Robert Pacey Tuesday night. While the council does not have the ability to remove Pacey from his posi…

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

Wichita police are searching for a woman they say was taken by force — an incident caught on camera and shared thousands of times.

‘Alarming’: Wichita community uneasy after woman’s apparent abduction captured on video

A scream heard across the state. Wichita police are searching for a woman they say was taken by force — an incident caught on camera and shared thousands of times.

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

More than 100 community leaders rallied at the State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding protections from federal agents.

Limiting ICE presence top priority for some Illinois lawmakers as they return for veto session

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — More than 100 community leaders rallied at the State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding protections from federal agents. Lawmakers are back in Springfield for their veto…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 9h

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 9h

Having to rescue people from a fire comes with a different kind of urgency for firefighters. And in Champaign over the weekend, firefighters put their training into practice at an apartment fire.

Training paid off: Champaign firefighters rescue multiple people from apartment fire

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Having to rescue people from a fire comes with a different kind of urgency for firefighters. And in Champaign over the weekend, firefighters put their training into p…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 9h

After a new CDC report found an increase in deadly drug-resistant bacteria, a professor of microbiology at the University of Illinois is sharing steps that can be taken to try to slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

What is ‘nightmare bacteria’ and how do we slow the spread? U of I professor shares tips

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — After a new CDC report found an increase in deadly drug-resistant bacteria, a professor of microbiology at the University of Illinois is sharing steps that can…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 10h

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and for the penny, the end may be coming sooner than expected.

Paying with cash is getting more complicated: What to know

A penny shortage was expected, but some businesses thought it wouldn’t come until next year.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 10h

After a newly adopted dog ran escaped from her home in Sangamon County, multiple community organizations worked together to find her over the weekend.

Sangamon Co. community rallies together to find runaway dog

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — After a newly adopted dog ran escaped from her home in Sangamon County, multiple community organizations worked together to find her over the weekend. Alli the …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 11h

Multiple airports across the country will not be playing a video that features Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown on Democrats, with one New York county official calling the video “inappropriate.”

Many airports refusing to play Kristi Noem’s video that blames Democrats for shutdown

When contacted, representatives for the DHS and TSA did not say whether the videos were intended to be mandatory.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 11h

The Crime Stoppers of Christian County and Taylorville Police are looking for the public’s help in gathering details on a car burglary that happened early Monday morning.

Crime Stoppers, police seeking info on Taylorville car burglary

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Crime Stoppers of Christian County and Taylorville Police are looking for the public’s help in gathering details on a car burglary that happened early Mon…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 11h

A Post Office in Champaign County will be closed for the rest of the evening after an insect spray leaked out of a package and was accidently sprayed around a larger area, officials said.

Hazmat crews respond to Champaign Co. Post Office

SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Post Office in Champaign County will be closed for the rest of the evening after an insect spray leaked out of a package and was accidently sprayed around a larger area…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 12h

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded an existing recall for cinnamon that was found to contain elevated lead levels.

Cinnamon recall expands to 16 brands with elevated lead levels

The elevated lead levels were discovered during state-level product testing, and the results were then verified by the FDA, according to the agency.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 12h

The Illinois Fighting Illini football team has sold out another game this season.

Illinois Football sells out Rutgers game marking 4th straight home sellout

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fighting Illini football team has sold out another game this season. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that the Nov. 1 game …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 13h

A new Goldman Sachs analysis says American consumers will shoulder 55 percent of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs this year.

US consumers shouldering 55% of Trump tariff costs: Goldman Sachs

A new Goldman Sachs analysis says American consumers will shoulder 55 percent of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs this year.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 13h

The Urbana High School football team will receive a forfeit loss for its game against Richwoods on Friday, Oct. 10, after a physical altercation cut the matchup short.

Urbana handed forfeit loss after fight ends football game vs Richwoods

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana High School football team will receive a forfeit loss for its game against Richwoods on Friday, Oct. 10, after a physical altercation cut the matchup short. T…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 13h

A Springfield man was arrested on Monday after he was accused of trying to kidnap a 2-year-old child.

Man arrested in Springfield, accused of attempted kidnapping

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield man was arrested on Monday after he was accused of trying to kidnap a 2-year-old child. The Springfield Park District Police responded to Kiwanis Park…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 14h

Federal officials rejected a company’s bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton, in what would have been the biggest U.S. government coal sale in more than a decade.

US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per ton

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Federal officials rejected a company’s bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton, in what would have been the big…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 14h

A Decatur man is facing seven charges after allegedly trying to rape and threaten a child under the age of 17 last week.

Decatur man accused of luring, attempting to rape child

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man is facing seven charges after allegedly trying to rape and threaten a child under the age of 17 last week. On Oct. 8 at approximately 8:47 p.m., Decatur P…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 15h

A 19-year-old Decatur man was arrested last week after police said he traveled to an underage girl’s home for a sexual encounter, only to discover he had been caught in a sting by the girl’s parents.

Parent-led sting catches Decatur man accused of grooming

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 19-year-old Decatur man was arrested last week after police said he traveled to an underage girl’s home for a sexual encounter, only to discover he had been cau…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 15h

Eastern Illinois University announced the elimination of 44 positions, as well as an additional 19 jobs that will not be re-staffed, citing declines in revenue.

EIU cuts 44 jobs; cites loss of federal funds, decrease in international student enrollment

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Eastern Illinois University announced the elimination of 44 positions, as well as an additional 19 jobs that will not be re-staffed, citing declines in revenue. EIU …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 16h

The shutdown entered its 14th day with the Senate returning from its holiday break, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to call lawmakers back to Washington and President Donald Trump’s budget director vowing to keep firing federal workers.

The Latest: No end in sight to government shutdown as House speaker refuses to negotiate

The shutdown entered its 14th day with the Senate returning from its holiday break, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to call lawmakers back to Washington and President Donald Trump’s …

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 16h

Each year in the United States, 1 in 8 women is diagnosed with breast cancer. Because of that, some researchers on the University of Illinois' campus are researching ways to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Cancer Center at Illinois researchers developing multiple projects to improve breast cancer outcomes

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Each year in the United States, one in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s why WCIA, and many other organizations, are “going pink” to sp…

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