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Cancer center gets big donation
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The OSF Medical Center in Danville got a $3 million gift on Monday. It was given to the Bobette Steely Hegeler Cancer Center at the medical center. It came from the Julius Hegeler estate as a tribute to his late wife, Bobette. Officials said this donation will help people get […] → Read More
Officers search for gun store robbery suspect
LEROY, Ill. (WCIA) — Police need help identifying the person or people who robbed a gun store. Officers said a grey SUV or Crossover was seen in the area at the time. No word on what was taken. If you know anything about what happened, call police. → Read More
KFC location re-opens after remodel
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — Fried chicken lovers rejoice, Kentucky Fried Chicken is back open for business. It’s located near Dunlap Ave. and Curtis Rd. The location was closed for over a year for remodeling. The restaurant used to be attached to an A&W but that will not be re-opening. → Read More
Reports of break-ins
BETHANY, Ill. (WCIA) — Police are warning residents about break-ins. Authorities say people in the southwest part of town are reporting outbuildings and cars have been burglarized. Officials say you should report any missing items to them. Police also want people to check any security cameras for surveillance video. → Read More
Murder charges dropped; suspect released
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — There are new developments in an August murder in Decatur. Charges have been dropped against Ray James. He was originally arrested for stabbing 24-year old Cody Drew to death. The state’s attorney confirms the charges have been dropped and James has been released from custody, but could not disclose the reason. He said the investigation is ongoing. → Read More
Route 45 declared deadliest in state
NATIONAL (WCIA) — With summer comes road-trip season. One company shows which highways are the deadliest in each state. The report was done by Geotab. It took crash data from 2008 – 2017 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Illinois, it shows Route 45 is the deadliest highway. It runs the entire length […] → Read More
Pre-K students donate to other kids in need
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — An area organization helping families, just got some help of its own. Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour emergency care for kids. Monday morning, pre-K students from Chesterbrook Academy delivered donations to the charity. The past several weeks, students have been collecting diapers, wipes and cleaning supplies. Teachers say it’s a great way […] → Read More
Non-emergency numbers down for upgrades
DEWITT COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Some non-emergency phone lines will be down Thursday night. CenCom will start upgrading its phone system about 4:30 pm. Officials say it will impact Clinton and Farmer City police departments and the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency lines, but should only last about an hour. Emergency 911 lines are not affected. → Read More
Man killed in accident
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville man is dead after a semi-crash on I-74. It happened Wednesday. State police say 29-year old Ethan Stauffer, of Le Roy, was driving a semi when it broke down in the construction zone on the shoulder. 48-year old Jeffrey Bryant, of Danville, tried to pass the semi. Bryant […] → Read More
Group seeks books for kids
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — An area program is trying to close the gap in some schools and it needs help. iRead iCount partners will several area districts to provide reading and math intervention. This summer, it wants to distribute books to kids who don’t have easy access to them. If you have any kindergarten or […] → Read More
Vote turns down solar option
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — City council members voted not to allow a re-vote for a solar farm. Aqua Illinois won a renewable energy credit from the state through a clean energy program. The company wanted the council to re-vote on rezoning the proposed farm on West Fairchild. In order to do another vote, the council […] → Read More
Churches come together to feed homeless
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Churches gave back to the community with a warm meal and some hospitality. → Read More
Police looking to identify shooting suspect
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Champaign County Crime Stoppers needs help identifying a shooting suspect. → Read More
16-year-old charged as adult for sexual assault of 3-year-old
NEWMAN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Police have arrested a 16-year-old for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl. → Read More
District breaks ground on grade school
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) -- The school district just broke ground on a new building. → Read More
Artist gifts personal creation to charity
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Central Illinois woodworker gifted one of his creations to an area soup kitchen. → Read More
Gambling expansion: Double or nothing?
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- A plan to expand casino gambling is getting a second chance. → Read More
2 arrested after single car crash
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- One person was taken to the hospital after a single car crash and the driver faces charges. → Read More
Ticket dropped for driver in fatal accident
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The state's attorney has decided to drop a ticket given to a man who was driving a truck involved in a fatal crash. → Read More
Council considers stop signs to improve safety
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- The city council is talking about adding two-way stop signs to three more accident-prone intersections. → Read More