Raquel Martin
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Business leaders seek governor's support
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Business leaders hope they can find an ally in Governor JB Pritzker. → Read More
Governor signs abortion coverage bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A week into office, Governor Pritzker continues to make his pro-choice stance clear. → Read More
Tornado victims receive vouchers
TAYLORVILLE, Ill (WCIA) -- After countless donation, some tornado victims are finally getting a chance to cash in. → Read More
New laws for the new year
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- It is the new year and a couple new laws went into effect as of Tuesday. → Read More
Woman creates comforting keepsakes
HIGHLAND, Ill. (WCIA) -- One woman is using the tragic loss of her husband to comfort others who are grieving. → Read More
Other complications in garage fire death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- There could have been other factors that caused a man to die Wednesday. → Read More
Hundreds still without power after storm
TAYLORVILLE, Ill (WCIA) -- Ameren crews have been working day and night to restore gas and electricity to the area after a Saturday tornado. → Read More
13th District race gets national attention
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The governor's race isn't the only one gaining national attention. → Read More
Parents confirm identity of son
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The parents of missing kayaker Shane Shomidie confirm his body was discovered Tuesday morning in the Sangamon River. → Read More
Girl Scouts to press EPA on coal ash
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Some Central Illinois residents are heading to the nation's capitol to call on the EPA. → Read More
Rauner wants higher check cashing fees
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Those who don't have a bank account, could soon pay more to cash their checks. → Read More
Chronic conditions might get medical marijuana
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Soon, patients suffering chronic pain could qualify for medical marijuana. → Read More
Students spend holiday serving community
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - SPRINGFIELD (WCIA) -- Monday was a day of service for UIS students with more than 100 spending the afternoon giving back in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. → Read More
Bill continues abortion controversy
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Conservative lawmakers want to throw doctors in jail if they abort a fetus solely because it has Down Syndrome. → Read More
IDNR has safety tips for hunting season
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Deer hunting season kicks off Friday, but before you head out the door, there are important safety tips the Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) wants you to know. → Read More
Impact of tax incentives on state's economy
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- A pending, secret, multi-billion dollar Amazon deal is sparking new debate over corporate tax breaks. → Read More
Battling bed bugs
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Blink and you might miss them, but if you start to feel an itch, these tiny creatures could be cozying up with you in bed each night. → Read More
CHIP program expires
ILLINOIS--For the first time in two decades the US Congress let the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expire. Now, insurance for more than 100,000 Illinois children remains uncertain. → Read More
New law helps women detect breast cancer sooner
ILLINOIS -- By law, insurance companies must cover MRI scans for patient diagnosed with dense breast tissue. → Read More
Training crucial to real-life work
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-SPRINGFIELD (WCIA) -- UIS students, interested in protecting children, are getting a front row seat to a day on the job. → Read More