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

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose career spanned more than five decades and included iconic roles in “The Godfather,” “Annie Hall” and “Father of the Bride,” has died in California at age 79, according to reports.

Legendary actress Diane Keaton dies at age 79

Keaton had a decades-spanning and award-winning career.

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

About 1,200 Central Illinois residents will remain under a boil order until Sunday night following repairs to a water main near Champaign.

Boil orders remain in effect in Central Illinois following water main repairs

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — About 1,200 Central Illinois residents will remain under a boil order until Sunday night following repairs to a water main near Champaign. On Friday, Tuscola city of…

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

Though the first season of FX’s hit series “Alien: Earth” just wrapped, there’s already exciting news in the world of “Alien” — and it could mean the return of the series’ most iconic character, Ellen Ripley.

Sigourney Weaver teases possible ‘Alien’ return

The return of Ellen Ripley?

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

The Taylorville Fire House will be honoring the three teenagers who died in a crash this week with a candlelight vigil.

Taylorville Fire House holding Candlelight vigil for teenage crash victims

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Taylorville Fire House will be honoring the three teenagers who died in a crash this week with a candlelight vigil. Early Tuesday morning, three teenagers died …

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

Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said Saturday.

Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnose…

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

After a slate of Week 7 games, only two weeks remain in the high school football regular season as teams fight for playoff eligibility.

Friday Football Fever (10/10/25)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After a slate of Week 7 games, only two weeks remain in the high school football regular season as teams fight for playoff eligibility. St. Teresa 35, Central A&…

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

Officials were investigating a blast that leveled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee, as families of the 18 people missing and feared dead waited anxiously Saturday for answers.

Officials investigate blast at Tennessee explosives plant that left 18 missing and feared dead

McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — Officials were investigating a blast that leveled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee, as families of the 18 people missing and feared dead waited anxiously Saturday for ans…

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

Gluten-free diets have surged in popularity in recent years, even among people who don’t have an intolerance to gluten.

Should you be gluten-free if you don’t have celiac disease?

Gluten-free diets have surged in popularity in recent years, even among people who don’t have an intolerance to gluten.

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

A sinkhole in Champaign is causing problems for people across several counties.

Water main leak causing boil orders across several communities

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A sinkhole in Champaign is causing problems for people across several counties. It happened on Duncan Road near Curtis Orchard. The water main had been leaking for a …

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

New research out of Northwestern University suggests there may be a way to prevent peanut allergies in children.

Peanut allergies may be prevented, new research finds

The new tools developed help parents and doctors to introduce peanuts to babies early and safely.

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

Two people were rescued and hospitalized following a house explosion in Jacksonville Friday afternoon.

Two hospitalized following house explosion in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were rescued and hospitalized following a house explosion in Jacksonville Friday afternoon. In a Facebook post, the Jacksonville/Morgan County Office of…

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

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a feder…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 17h

This week’s Pet on the Set is Reggie from the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County. He is a sweet boy that is missing a leg. He needs a relaxing and fun home!

Pet on the Set | Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County

MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — This week’s Pet on the Set is Reggie from the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County. He is a sweet boy that is missing a leg. He needs a relaxing and fu…

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

Napoleon is the name of one pooch that is now forever immortalized at Eastern Illinois University.
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Tribute statue at EIU honors beloved stray dog from 1945

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Napoleon is the name of one pooch that is now forever immortalized at Eastern Illinois University. Back in 1945, a stray golden retriever mix wandered onto EIU’…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 19h

Arcola’s annual “Pop the Top” car show is this weekend, featuring over 100 cars per year and growing.

Community Spotlight: Arcola ‘Pop the Top’ Car Show

ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Arcola’s annual “Pop the Top” car show is this weekend, featuring over 100 cars per year and growing. Sharilyn Kibler Russell, a member of the organizi…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

Katie Harlan, a Make-A-Wish Illinois volunteer leader, joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event.

Community Spotlight: A Night of Wishes

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Katie Harlan, a Make-A-Wish Illinois volunteer leader, joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event. The nonprofit organization’s A Night of…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

YouTube is rolling out a “second chance” program to allow previously banned creators to apply for new channels, the company announced Thursday.

YouTube launches ‘second chance’ program for banned users

Creators who have been banned for at least a year will be able to apply for a new channel.

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

The National FFA Convention in Indianapolis is just three weeks away, and Illinois FFA will have a lot to celebrate there.

From the Farm: Illinois FFA celebrates dozens of accomplishments in 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (WCIA) — The National FFA Convention in Indianapolis is just three weeks away, and Illinois FFA will have a lot to celebrate there. 2025 is a special year for the state FFA chapt…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

An annual holiday festival is quickly approaching in Danville, and the special events during this year’s celebration have been announced.

Festival of Trees unveils list of 2025 special events in Danville

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An annual holiday festival is quickly approaching in Danville, and the special events during this year’s celebration have been announced. Festival of Trees Danvi…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

One Central Illinois nonprofit has been helping students outside of the classroom for more than twenty years, and now they’ve found a way to help kids inside the classroom.

New mentor program aims to boost parent involvement at Vermilion Co. schools

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois nonprofit has been helping students outside of the classroom for more than twenty years, and now they’ve found a way to help kids inside the…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

The White House on Friday announced it was moving forward with layoffs of federal employees, making good on its threats amid the government shutdown.

Here are the agencies affected by shutdown layoffs

The White House on Friday announced it was moving forward with layoffs of federal employees, making good on its threats amid the government shutdown. Multiple agencies have confirmed thei…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

People in Tuscola are being asked to conserve water amid a large leak on a water main that supplies the town.
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Tuscola officials ask for water conservation amidst water main leak

TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — People in Tuscola are being asked to conserve water amid a large leak on a water main that supplies the town. City officials posted on Facebook that the water main leak…

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WCIA 3 News @wcia3news.bsky.social · 1d

President Trump announced Friday he will raise tariffs on China in response to a move from Beijing to tighten its control over certain critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Trump announces 100 percent tariff on China in response to rare earth controls

President Trump announced Friday he will raise tariffs on China in response to a move from Beijing to tighten its control over certain critical minerals and rare earth elements. Trump announced on …

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A former Mattoon School Board member is suing the district, superintendent and board president for alleged retaliation against her freedom of speech.

Former Mattoon board member sues school district over alleged retaliation

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Mattoon School Board member is suing the district, superintendent and board president for alleged retaliation against her freedom of speech. In a lawsuit filed…

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A large sinkhole opened near Curtis Orchard in Champaign following what staff said was a water main leak at that location.

Sinkhole opens in Champaign after water main leak

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A large sinkhole opened near Curtis Orchard in Champaign following what staff said was a water main leak at that location. The sinkhole opened on Duncan Road Friday a…

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