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Trump said he had 'very productive' call with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
Trump said he had 'very productive' call with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJPresident Donald Trump said that he had a "good and very productive telephone call" with Russian President Vladimir P...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Historic Black Champaign church celebrates Kwanzaa for the first time
Historic Black Champaign church celebrates Kwanzaa for the first time
For the first time, a historic Black church in Champaign -- Bethel AME Church -- is celebrating the holiday of Kwanzaa.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Illini women open league play 2-0 for first time since 2007-08
Illini women open league play 2-0 for first time since 2007-08
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WCIA) -- Illinois women's basketball is off to a 2-0 start to Big Ten play for the first time since the 2007-08 season with a road win ...
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December 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
LIVE: Illini approaching kickoff in Nashville for Music City Bowl
LIVE: Illini approaching kickoff in Nashville for Music City Bowl
WCIA 3's Glenn Kinley and Courtney Layne Brewer are live in Music City as Illinois gets ready to take on the Volunteers
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December 29, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Red Cross, WeLoveU Foundation host blood drive in Bolingbrook amid critical need for donations
Red Cross, WeLoveU Foundation host blood drive in Bolingbrook amid critical need for donations
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJThe American Red Cross and the International WeLoveU Foundation hosted a blood drive Sunday in Bolingbrook amid a win...
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December 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Storms, confirmed tornado move through southern part of Chicago area, NWS says
Storms, confirmed tornado move through southern part of Chicago area, NWS says
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJDense fog and rain blanketed the Chicago area and there was a Tornado Warning for Kankakee, Newton and Jasper countie...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
$10K reward offered after man killed, 3 others critically injured in River North, Chicago shooting
$10K reward offered after man killed, 3 others critically injured in River North, Chicago shooting
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJIn an overnight Chicago shooting in River North, a man was killed and three others were injured at LaSalle and Hubbar...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
NFC North champion Bears hit by illness ahead of 49ers matchup for playoff home-field advantage
NFC North champion Bears hit by illness ahead of 49ers matchup for playoff home-field advantage
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJSeveral NFC North champion Chicago Bears players are ill ahead of their San Francisco 49ers Sunday night matchup for ...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
LIVE RADAR: Tracking rain, possible strong storms across Chicago area
LIVE RADAR: Tracking rain, possible strong storms across Chicago area
More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-today-dense-fog-blankets-area-thunderstorms-possible-amid-holiday-travel-rush-ohare-midway/18326941/
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December 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
AccuWeather Alert: Dense fog blankets Chicago area as rain moves in, thunderstorms possible
One dead after 2 helicopters crash in New Jersey, police say
More on https://abc7chicago.com/post/dead-2-helicopters-crash-new-jersey-hammonton-police-say-basin-road/18327997/
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December 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Jacob: "Tornadoes, severe storms possible today"
Jacob: "Tornadoes, severe storms possible today"
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey has the latest on the severe weather threat on this Sunday. Get the latest on WCIA.com/weather and the WCIA 3 Weather App.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New winter storm heads for Midwest, Northeast with 40 million people on alert
New winter storm heads for Midwest, Northeast with 40 million people on alert
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.https://abc7chicago.com/post/new-winter-storm-heads-midwest-northeast-40-million-people-alert/1...
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December 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast: Dense fog blankets Chicago area as thunderstorms possible Sunday
ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast: Dense fog blankets Chicago area as thunderstorms possible Sunday
Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather Team.https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-today-dense-fog-blankets-area-thunderstorms-possible-a...
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December 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Chicago police investigating deadly River North shooting Sunday
Chicago police investigating deadly River North shooting Sunday
Officers responded to the call of the shooting at about 2:35 a.m. in the 400-block of N. LaSalle Drive, police said.https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-mass...
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December 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
AccuWeather Alert: Dense fog blankets Chicago area as rain moves in, thunderstorms possible
AccuWeather Alert: Dense fog blankets Chicago area as rain moves in, thunderstorms possible
More on https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-today-dense-fog-blankets-area-thunderstorms-possible-amid-holiday-travel-rush-ohare-midway/18326941/
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December 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Chicago Bears win NFC North for 1st time since 2018 after Packers lose to Ravens
Chicago Bears win NFC North for 1st time since 2018 after Packers lose to Ravens
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJThe Chicago Bears won the NFC North division for the first time since 2018 after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Ba...
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December 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Chicago's Midway Airport sees busiest day amid holiday travel rush, nationwide storms
Chicago's Midway Airport sees busiest day amid holiday travel rush, nationwide storms
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJThe holiday rush is picking up in the Chicago area, with Midway Airport seeing its busiest day Saturday, as severe we...
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December 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
17-year-old suspect's weapon fires during struggle with Chicago police officers in West Lawn: CPD
17-year-old suspect's weapon fires during struggle with Chicago police officers in West Lawn: CPD
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJA 17-year-old suspect's weapon fired during a struggle with Chicago police officers Saturday on West 71st Street in W...
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December 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Chicago Christmas tree recycling begins January 3, runs through January 17
Chicago Christmas tree recycling begins January 3, runs through January 17
Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJThe Chicago Christmas tree recycling program starts January 3 and runs through January 17.Full story: https://abc7chi...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Champaign Police investigating after gunfire damages building, vehicle
Champaign Police investigating after gunfire damages building, vehicle
Officers with the Champaign Police Department found evidence of gunfire, including multiple shell casings and damage to a building, while responding to a rep...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Central IL animal expert recommends tips to keep your four-legged gifts in their fur-ever homes
Central IL animal expert recommends tips to keep your four-legged gifts in their fur-ever homes
Some holiday gifts come with more than wrapping paper, especially pets. This holiday season, Central Illinois animal experts are offering advice to make sure...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Firefighters team up with Santa, deliver gifts in Champaign Co.
Firefighters team up with Santa, deliver gifts in Champaign Co.
On Christmas Eve, firefighters in Champaign County took off their helmets and geared up to help Santa.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Storm Update: Sunday
Storm Update: Sunday
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey has a look at the threat for severe weather on Sunday.Get the latest on the WCIA 3 Weather app.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Celebrate the new year on ice with Danville First Fridays
Celebrate the new year on ice with Danville First Fridays
With less than one week until the first Friday of the New Year, one city in Central Illinois is getting ready to celebrate.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM