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Parkland College, Champaign Schools launch 'Early Transfer Academy'
Parkland College, Champaign Schools launch ‘Early Transfer Academy’
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Parkland College and the Champaign Unit 4 School District are beginning a new collaboration called the “Early Transfer Academy,” allowing some students to study at th…
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December 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Parkland College, Champaign Schools launch 'Early Transfer Academy'
Illini rowing team fundraises for new boathouse
Illini rowing team fundraises for new boathouse
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)– The University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana rowing team is putting its skills on full display to raise funds for a new boathouse. “It’s a great space fo…
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December 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Illini rowing team fundraises for new boathouse
Toys for Tots of Vermilion County seeking toys for older children
Toys for Tots of Vermilion County seeking toys for older children
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Toys for Tots of Vermilion County is asking for the public’s help, as it faces a higher demand for toys than it ever has before. “I have currently just over 3,00…
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December 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Toys for Tots of Vermilion County seeking toys for older children
Community Spotlight: Cumberland County CEO
Community Spotlight: Cumberland County CEO
TOLEDO, Ill. (WCIA) — Cade Briggs and Emily Frankie of Cumberland County CEO joined WCIA 3’s Tyler Hill to talk about their class business. The CEO aspect stands for “Creating Ent…
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December 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Community Spotlight: Cumberland County CEO
Additional emergency services coming to Shelby Co.
Additional emergency services coming to Shelby Co.
SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A second private ambulance service is coming to Shelbyville. Officials hope it will address gaps in coverage and reduce response time. On Dec. 1, the Shelbyville …
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December 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Additional emergency services coming to Shelby Co.
Bement students returning to classrooms after heating issues at school fixed
Bement students returning to classrooms after heating issues at school fixed
BEMENT, Ill. (WCIA) — Classes at the Bement Community Unit School District will be in-person on Wednesday following repairs to the building’s heating system. Students spent the last two…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Bement students returning to classrooms after heating issues at school fixed
Illinois utilities limited from disconnecting during winter months
Illinois utilities limited from disconnecting during winter months
The Illinois Commerce Commission has reminded customers that the state’s winter weather rule is in effect, which protects residents from disconnections when temperatures are at or below 32 de…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Illinois utilities limited from disconnecting during winter months
Children’s Play Space Coming To Park Ridge
Children’s Play Space Coming To Park Ridge - Journal & Topics Media Group
The Park Ridge City Council voted unanimously last Monday (Dec. 1) to allow two new businesses to open without the usual minimum amount of parking spaces. Annika Schmitt, of Park Ridge, is looking to...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Children’s Play Space Coming To Park Ridge
Teutopolis man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault against a child
Teutopolis man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault against a child
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Teutopolis man was arrested last week for predatory criminal sexual assault against a child, and he was denied pre-trial release during his first court appea…
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December 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Teutopolis man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault against a child
Two displaced after Decatur house fire, cause accidental
Two displaced after Decatur house fire, cause accidental
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Two adults are displaced from their home in Decatur after it caught fire Tuesday afternoon. The fire happened at 12:40 p.m. in the area of Olive and Jasper Streets. In …
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December 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Two displaced after Decatur house fire, cause accidental
Pickwick Seeks Liquor License
Pickwick Seeks Liquor License - Journal & Topics Media Group
The Pickwick Theater is asking for a liquor license that would allow it to serve a limited selection of beer and wine at concessions. Owner Dino Vlahakis told the Park Ridge Liquor License Review Board...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Pickwick Seeks Liquor License
Green Light Close For Free Bus?
Green Light Close For Free Bus? - Journal & Topics Media Group
Niles Mayor George Alpogianis and village officials reviewed a draft agreement sent from Pace Suburban Bus officials on Monday (Dec. 8) that could end the village’s suspension of the Niles Free Bus...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Green Light Close For Free Bus?
Most Northwest Suburban Congressional Candidates To Stay On Ballot
Most Northwest Suburban Congressional Candidates To Stay On Ballot - Journal & Topics Media Group
The Illinois State Board of Elections ruled on most objections to candidates in Journal & Topics-area congressional races Tuesday (Dec. 9), leaving the field only slightly narrower. The board unanimously...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Most Northwest Suburban Congressional Candidates To Stay On Ballot
Arcola, Cerro Gordo/Bement football co-op to separate after one season
Arcola, Cerro Gordo/Bement to field separate football teams in 2026
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After one season together, the Arcola/Cerro Gordo/Bement football co-op has been split up. The action was approved at the IHSA board of directors meeting on Monday, …
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December 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Arcola, Cerro Gordo/Bement football co-op to separate after one season
Bronakowski To Co-Host Gift-Wrapping Event For Youth In Need
Bronakowski To Co-Host Gift-Wrapping Event For Youth In Need - Journal & Topics Media Group
Des Plaines City Clerk Dominik Bronakowski and other elected officials are looking for volunteers to wrap presents for kids living in poverty and recovering from trauma. The event is organized by Kids...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Bronakowski To Co-Host Gift-Wrapping Event For Youth In Need
Dist. 64 Proposes Raising Tax Levy As Bond Levy Comes In Below Projections
Dist. 64 Proposes Raising Tax Levy As Bond Levy Comes In Below Projections - Journal & Topics Media Group
The Park Ridge-Niles School Dist. 64 Board of Education is poised to approve a 3.78% tax levy increase in December. The board voted to release the proposed levy during its Nov. 13 meeting. While the state...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Dist. 64 Proposes Raising Tax Levy As Bond Levy Comes In Below Projections
Des Plaines Gets Two New Coffee Spots
Des Plaines Gets Two New Coffee Spots - Journal & Topics Media Group
Des Plaines added two new places to get coffee over the past few weeks. New Milan cafe and convenience store opened at 669 Graceland Ave. during Thanksgiving week, and a new Biggby Coffee at 1177 S. Lee...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Des Plaines Gets Two New Coffee Spots
Metra Negotiating To Beef Up North Central Service
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December 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Metra Negotiating To Beef Up North Central Service
Photos: Baker Lake walking path complete but remains closed admist snowfall
Photos: Baker Lake walking path complete but remains closed admist snowfall
The concrete pathways have been poured and completed at Baker Lake in Peru, but they will not be plowed this winter in order for the concrete to properly cure. Plowing the walkways too soon and applying...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Photos: Baker Lake walking path complete but remains closed admist snowfall
Decatur PD asking public for help in finding man for welfare check
Decatur PD asking public for help in finding man for welfare check
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a man to check on his welfare. In a post made to Facebook, the police department said 41-year-ol…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Decatur PD asking public for help in finding man for welfare check
Illinois women's hoops preparing for Mizzou
Illinois women’s hoops preparing for Mizzou
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After a dominant win over one of its biggest conference rivals, a road trip to face non-conference foe Missouri is on deck for the Illini. The Mizzou-Illinois women&#…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Illinois women's hoops preparing for Mizzou
Car crashes into power pole, Bethany and Sullivan residents temporarily without power
Car crashes into power pole, Bethany and Sullivan residents temporarily without power
BETHANY, Ill. (WCIA) — The entire Village of Bethany and the entire City of Sullivan were without power after a vehicle crashed into a power pole near the Moultrie and Macon County line on Tu…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Car crashes into power pole, Bethany and Sullivan residents temporarily without power
Samantha Wong-Balogh Named New Rosemont Village Board Member
Samantha Wong-Balogh Named New Rosemont Village Board Member - Journal & Topics Media Group
Samantha Wong-Balogh, an elementary school speech therapist and the wife of Rosemont Public Safety Lt. Jo Balogh, was sworn into office Monday filling the seat occupied for many years by Roger Minale,...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Samantha Wong-Balogh Named New Rosemont Village Board Member
Crowded Senate race could slim down as state board rules on objections
Crowded Senate race could slim down as state board rules on objections
The herd of Illinois candidates vying for U.S. senator in the March 17 primary election is likely to be thinned this week at a state electoral board meeting.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Crowded Senate race could slim down as state board rules on objections
BCR Football Players of the Year Honor roll
BCR Football Players of the Year Honor roll
Here's a look at the BCR Football Players of the Year over the years dating back to its start in 1992 with Spencer Davis of Manlius/Tampico
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December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BCR Football Players of the Year Honor roll