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Humrichous, McKenzie exchange vows following Braggin' Rights win
Humrichous, McKenzie exchange vows following Braggin’ Rights win
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Less than 24 hours after Ben Humrichous was on the floor in St. Louis helping the Illini beat Mizzou for a third-straight season, he was in a suit getting married to …
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December 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Humrichous, McKenzie exchange vows following Braggin' Rights win
Relive Top 2025 Sports Broadcasts On WRMJ Dec. 26
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December 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Relive Top 2025 Sports Broadcasts On WRMJ Dec. 26
Central IL hospitals monitoring respiratory illness season, some implement visitor guidelines
Central IL hospitals monitoring respiratory illness season, some implement visitor guidelines
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As respiratory illness season continues, hospitals across Central Illinois are implementing new visitors’ guidelines as precautions. The entire HSHS system in …
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December 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Central IL hospitals monitoring respiratory illness season, some implement visitor guidelines
Springfield man facing 10 counts of child porn crimes
Springfield man facing 10 counts of child porn crimes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police arrested a 48-year-old Springfield man on Monday, and he is now facing 10 counts related to child pornography crimes that allegedly occurr…
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December 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Springfield man facing 10 counts of child porn crimes
Dalton City man pleads guilty to possessing child porn, obstructing justice
Dalton City man pleads guilty to possessing child porn, obstructing justice
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Dalton City accused of child pornography crimes recently pleaded guilty to two of the counts that were filed against him. Moultrie County court records show…
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December 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Dalton City man pleads guilty to possessing child porn, obstructing justice
Former Moultrie Co. Board member accused of sexual assault from 2009
Former Moultrie Co. Board member accused of sexual assault from 2009
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WCIA) — The former Moultrie County board member accused of child pornography crimes is facing new charges for a crime that allegedly happened 16 years ago. Moultrie County cou…
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December 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Former Moultrie Co. Board member accused of sexual assault from 2009
Urbana apartment complex hosts annual gift giving party
Urbana apartment complex hosts annual gift giving party
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A holiday tradition that started small has grown into an annual celebration, giving kids presents while bringing neighbors together in Urbana. For the last three years, …
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December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Urbana apartment complex hosts annual gift giving party
Community Spotlight: Urbana Park District Celebration
Community Spotlight: Urbana Park District Celebration
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Jameel Jones of the Urbana Park District joined WCIA 3’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event. The park district is hosting a free event to celebrate on…
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December 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Community Spotlight: Urbana Park District Celebration
Harristown awarded $1 million grant to upgrade water infrastructure
Harristown awarded $1 million grant to upgrade water infrastructure
HARRISTOWN, Ill. (WCIA) — $1 million in federal funding is going to Harristown to upgrade its water service lines. The grant was secured by Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski as part of the Commun…
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December 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Harristown awarded $1 million grant to upgrade water infrastructure
Illinois Secretary Of State’s Rejected License Plates Of 2025
Illinois Secretary Of State Highlights Quirky Rejected License Plates For 2025
This year's rejected vanity plates in Illinois include some cheeky submissions like ICUP, highlighting the balance between creativity and decency in personalized plates.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Illinois Secretary Of State’s Rejected License Plates Of 2025
Danville's Fischer Theatre hosts holiday movie showings ahead of Christmas
Danville’s Fischer Theatre hosts holiday movie showings ahead of Christmas
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Tis the season for your favorite holiday movies, and you could take one of those in at the historic Fischer Theatre. The theatre is showing holiday movies for two days…
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December 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Danville's Fischer Theatre hosts holiday movie showings ahead of Christmas
What’s For Sale on Ashland Avenue?
What’s For Sale on Ashland Avenue?
Taking a look at what's available on the road formerly known as Reuben Street.
www.chicagomag.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What’s For Sale on Ashland Avenue?
Marion enters new year confident in STAR bond project
Marion enters new year confident in STAR bond project
MARION — Shovels are in the ground, steel is going up and developments are underway surrounding the STAR Bond District in Marion.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Marion enters new year confident in STAR bond project
'People said let's do it;' Ebertfest co-founder talks festival finale
‘People said let’s do it;’ Ebertfest co-founder talks festival finale
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Chaz Ebert, co-founder of Ebertfest and Roger Ebert’s wife, gave WCIA more details on the film festival returning for one last hoorah. The festival was originally can…
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December 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
'People said let's do it;' Ebertfest co-founder talks festival finale
Illini legend Dee Brown talks Braggin' Rights rivalry
Illini legend Dee Brown talks Braggin’ Rights rivalry
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Basketball legend Dee Brown sat down with WCIA 3’s Peter Hanson in an exclusive interview to talk about the Fighting Illini’s heated “Bragg…
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December 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Illini legend Dee Brown talks Braggin' Rights rivalry
Three arrested, gun recovered near Champaign Culver's, State Police say
Three arrested, gun recovered near Champaign Culver’s, State Police say
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Three people are facing gun charges in Champaign County after State Police said they were found with a gun unlawfully in their possession near a Culver’s last w…
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December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Three arrested, gun recovered near Champaign Culver's, State Police say
Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Mattoon hit-and-run
Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Mattoon hit-and-run
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — The man accused of committing a hit-and-run crash in Mattoon last month pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder charge filed against him. Court records show Dale W. …
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December 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Mattoon hit-and-run
Riggs' annual Christmas tradition wraps up for the year
Riggs’ annual Christmas tradition wraps up for the year
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A holiday tradition in Champaign County wrapped up for the year on Sunday. Riggs Beer Company’s annual German Christmas Market has come to a close. Matt Riggs, one…
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December 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Riggs' annual Christmas tradition wraps up for the year
Charleston man accused of choking victim during argument
Charleston man accused of choking victim during argument
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A 46-year-old man was arrested in Charleston after police said he choked someone during an argument last week. In a Facebook post, Charleston Police said that on Fri…
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December 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Charleston man accused of choking victim during argument
That Menards 11% Rebate? Illinois AG Says It Was Misleading
Attorney General Raoul Announces Changes To Menards' Rebate Program
Menards reaches a $4.25 million settlement over its rebate program, after misleading customers about instant discounts. Changes are coming to improve transparency in their advertising and rebate process.
1440wrok.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
That Menards 11% Rebate? Illinois AG Says It Was Misleading
Here’s How Much The “Home Alone” House Pays In Taxes This Year
Winnetka's Famous House Grapples With A Staggering Tax Increase This Year
The beloved 'Home Alone' house in Winnetka is facing a shocking tax bill of $52,000, illustrating the financial pressures many Illinois homeowners are grappling with this holiday season.
1440wrok.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here’s How Much The “Home Alone” House Pays In Taxes This Year
Joe’s Trattoria Sold, Changing Hands December 31
Joe’s Trattoria Sold, Changing Hands December 31
An Italian restaurant in Aledo has been sold and will be changing hands at the end of the year. Joe’s Trattoria announced on its Facebook page that the res
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December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Joe’s Trattoria Sold, Changing Hands December 31
One hospitalized after vehicle runs off I-57 in Champaign County
One hospitalized after vehicle runs off I-57 in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was hospitalized after a vehicle ran off I-57 and struck a fence in Champaign County Saturday morning. At approximately 6:20 a.m. on Dec. 20, Illino…
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December 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
One hospitalized after vehicle runs off I-57 in Champaign County
Toys for Tots helps thousands of Champaign Co. families during holidays
Toys for Tots helps thousands of Champaign Co. families during holidays
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Dozens of parents have been searching for the best gifts for their children in Champaign. This year, Toys for Tots has helped 12,000 families make sure the holidays a…
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December 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Toys for Tots helps thousands of Champaign Co. families during holidays
Monticello business celebrates local mental health group through holiday gifts
Monticello business celebrates local mental health group through holiday gifts
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Some gifts take longer to make than others — like Jim Downey’s presents to the Piatt County Mental Health Center. Downey is the owner of Prairie Fire Gla…
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December 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Monticello business celebrates local mental health group through holiday gifts