No. 9 Illinois Opens New Year With Dominant Win Over Northwestern in …
Next Game: at Purdue 1/5/2024 | 7:30 pm CT FS1 Busey Bank Illini Sports Network Jan. 05 (Fri) / 7:30 pm CT [...]
Champaign Girl Scouts donate items to U of I animal clinic
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign Girl Scouts helped purchase some items for animals at the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. RELATED: Baby sea otter finds home at Shedd Aquarium [...]
Chicago firefighter accused of New Year’s Eve shooting in Andersonvil…
Authorities have charged a Chicago firefighter with attempted murder and other felonies after he allegedly shot and seriously injured a man in the Andersonville neighborhood on New Year’s Eve, police [...]
Brad Underwood’s ‘Moneyball’ approach will be put to the test
TCR // Craig Pessman | Craig Pessman Several players have already seized their opportunities in TSJ’s absence. On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast I’m joined by our Pleas [...]
Meetings regarding unscheduled migrant bus drop-offs planned in sever…
Days after a plane carrying hundreds of asylum-seeking migrants arrived in Rockford, municipalities around the Chicago area are rapidly trying to address an increase in unscheduled bus drop-offs, with several [...]
A Missing Person With No Memory: How Investigators Solved the Cold Ca…
This undated photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office shows a person who at the time of their 2015 death, identified themselves as Seven. Work by members of the [...]
To avoid New York rules, hundreds of migrants dropped off in New Jers…
Hundreds of migrants bound for New York City were taken to New Jersey over the holiday weekend, in an apparent attempt to bypass a city order that seeks to limit [...]
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois vs. Northwestern: Game Time, TV Channel, …
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Time: 8:00 pm TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]
No. 9 Illini Host Nortwestern in Return to B1G Action
Story Links Illinois Probable Starters Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG RPG APG Note G/F 20 Ty Rodgers 6-6 [...]
WCIA.com Wrapped: Our most viral stories in 2023
Posted: Jan 1, 2024 / 07:44 PM CST Updated: Jan 1, 2024 / 07:44 PM CST CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — 2023 has officially come to a close. But as 2024 [...]
Chicago Police to Deploy Additional Officers Downtown, Throughout Cit…
(WTTW News) Chicago police will deploy extra officers ahead of New Year’s Eve festivities around the city. Commander Jon Hein on Friday said additional deployments are being planned downtown and [...]
Where does Illinois turn without Terrence Shannon?
It’s been a difficult week for the Illinois basketball program. The indefinite suspension of Terrence Shannon Jr. amid rape charges have been hard to process and brought a dark cloud [...]
What time are the New Year’s Eve fireworks in Chicago? – NBC Chicago
Chicago will ring in 2024 with a bang as the city brings back its epic New Year’s Eve fireworks display along the riverfront. But when can you see them exactly [...]
At Least 2 Hospitalized After Chicago Firefighters Rescue Residents F…
Chicago Fire Department crews on the scene after a high-rise fire in the 1000 block of West Foster on Dec. 29, 2023. (WTTW News) Chicago firefighters rescued multiple people from [...]
More migrants arrive in Chicago after being flown from Texas to Rockf…
A plane carrying migrants from Texas landed about 1 a.m. Sunday at the Rockford International Airport, and the migrants were “offloaded and immediately boarded buses” headed toward Chicago, according to [...]
State Police investigating officer-involved shooting near Brownstown
BROWNSTOWN, Ill. (WCIA) – A burglary of a residence eventually resulted in a suspect being shot by police in Fayette County on Saturday evening, according to Illinois State Police. The [...]
Justin Fields shines in dominant win vs. Falcons – NBC Sports Chicago
CHICAGO -- If Sunday was it for Justin Fields at Soldier Field, the Bears quarterback didn't go out with a whimper. On the contrary, Fields' statement performance Sunday might wind [...]
Man charged with murder of Austin woman who sought order of protectio…
The man suspected of shooting and killing a 34-year-old Austin woman earlier this month has been arrested and charged with her murder.Kenneth Brown, 44, has been arrested for the fatal [...]
Harmon, Dainja step up in Illinois’ first game without Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the adversity around the program was at an all-time high, every single Illini stepped up. After leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended indefinitely following his [...]
Baby dies after hit-and-run while being driven by her parents to the …
A 6-month-old baby was pronounced dead and her parents were injured after their car was hit by an SUV that ran a red light, according to Chicago police.The medical examiner’s [...]
Ruth Tops Podium at 59th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships
Story Links HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – The Illinois wrestling team finished the final rounds at the 59th annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships from NOW Arena in Hoffman [...]
Urbana doctor discusses health resolutions for 2024
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — New Year brings many aspirations for self-change — specifically, goals to become the healthiest version of yourself. Just ask Jesse Barfield from Paxton. His resolution aligns [...]
From cloudy skies to possible snowfall, here’s what to expect on NYE …
Plans for New Year's Eve are in their final stages as Chicago-area residents prepare to ring in 2024, yet the conditions outside can always throw a wrench in plans. Luckily [...]
Former DePaul Coach Joey Meyer, Who Led the Blue Demons to 7 NCAA Tou…
FILE - DePaul coach Joey Meyer reacts to his team's play against LSU in an NCAA men's college basketball tournament Midwest Regional semifinal in Cincinnati, March 20, 1987. (Al Behrman [...]
Chicago shop owners want solutions for smash-and-grab burglaries
Inside SVRN, a luxury retail store in the West Loop, smooth black stone materials adorn the floors and ceilings, creating an immersive and serene shopping experience that feels far away [...]
Harmon, Dainja step up in Illinois’ first game without Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the adversity around the program was at an all-time high, every single Illini stepped up. After leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended indefinitely following his [...]
No. 11 Illinois Wraps Up Non-Conference Slate With Emphatic Win Over …
Next Game: Northwestern 1/2/2024 | 8 pm CT BTN Busey Bank Illini Sports Network Jan. 02 (Tue) / 8 pm CT Northwestern [...]
Multiple health systems reinstate requirements – NBC Chicago
Several Chicago-area hospital systems have reinstated mask policies due to an increase in cases of respiratory viruses and new recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health. At least four [...]
At Albany Park Elementary School, Community Rallies Behind Migrant St…
It has been a challenging journey for thousands of migrant children arriving in Chicago. An Albany Park elementary school has become a haven for hundreds of migrant students; staff and [...]
A look at new laws set to take effect in 2024
Good morning, Chicago.More than 300 new state laws take effect on Jan. 1, affecting everything from education and criminal justice to employee benefits and indoor vaping, with most reflecting the [...]
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: Game Time, TV C…
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio [...]
No. 11 Illini Back In Action Friday vs. FDU
Story Links Illinois Probable Starters Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG RPG APG Note G/F 20 Ty Rodgers 6-6 [...]
Video showing suspects in fatal shooting of Chatham security guard re…
Surveillance video capturing shoplifters who are wanted in connection with a fatal shooting of a security guard in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood last week has been released by police. Two men [...]
Many migrant families made their way to Lake County in 2023
Asylum-seeking migrants have been arriving in Chicago and the collar counties throughout the year, advocates say the families have come in search of something they lacked in their home countries: [...]
Grading out Illinois’ non-conference performance
We’re a little over one-third of the way through the season, with one more non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Time to grade the non-conference results. The Illini started [...]
Lake Shelbyville collecting used Christmas trees for fish habitats
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Lake Shelbyville has a unique use for Central Illinois Christmas trees after the holidays are over. Lake officials are collecting old trees in Sullivan and Shelbyville [...]
Minimum wage increase coming New Year’s Day – NBC Chicago
With the new year just days away, new and updated laws are also slated to take effect as Illinoisans ring in 2024, and that list includes an other increase to [...]
Chicago, New York and Denver mayors seek help on migrants
Amid a recent uptick in asylum-seekers from the southern border arriving in Chicago, New York and Denver, the mayors of the three cities Wednesday renewed their collective call for the [...]
Black-Owned Retail Businesses Look to Build on Holiday Season Momentu…
Owning a small business comes with its challenges. But the holiday shopping season can be a welcome gift for many Chicago small business owners. There was some good news this [...]
US delegation meeting with Mexican government for talks on the surge …
MEXICO CITY — A top U.S. delegation is meeting with Mexico’s president Wednesday in what many see as an attempt to have Mexico do more to limit a surge of [...]
Two things about Brandin Podziemski can be true at once
Plenty of takes have been written about Brandin Podziemski’s short time with the Illini during the 2021-22 basketball season, as well as his current success in the NBA. These discussions [...]
Stolen Slim Jim’s car dubbed ‘Fast Meat’ found in Hillside – NBC Chic…
Looks like someone bit off a bit more than they could chew with this one. A custom Nissan Z dubbed “Fast Meat” and used to advertise Slim Jim was recovered [...]
Lisa Ann Walter of ‘Abbott Elementary’ on Returning to the Hit Show a…
It’s been nearly two months since the SAG-AFTRA strike ended and actors returned to work. Among those returning were Lisa Ann Walter, who plays Melissa Schemmenti on “Abbott Elementary.” Walter [...]
Michigan State OL Kevin Wigenton II commits to Illinois
Bret Bielema and his staff filled a positional need for the team last Wednesday, grabbing a commitment from Michigan State transfer OL Kevin Wigenton II. Bielema and his staff were [...]
EIF’s Foodmobile rolling into Champaign Co. in January
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Foodbank’s Foodmobile will be making its way back into Champaign County this January to held feed families facing food insecurity. RELATED: C-U [...]
Holiday events open through the new year in Chicago – NBC Chicago
If you ran out of time to take part in some of your favorite holiday festivities in the Chicago area, you might still have a chance. Many of the region's [...]
The warmest and coldest since 1871
1877 50 degrees "Yesterday was the most uneventful and unsensational of all Christmases that have been celebrated in Chicago since the city has had an existence and a name. The [...]
TCR’s Illinois predictions for 2024
Stephen Cohn: Illinois makes the Final Four. Dennis Gates said it will happen, so now it has to. Idrees Kudaimi: Terrence Shannon Jr finishes top 3 in national player of [...]
What is Boxing Day? – NBC Chicago
Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Why is it Called Boxing Day? Boxing Day originated [...]
Another week, another jump for Illinois in the AP poll
Merry Christmas, Illini nation. For the first time in more than two seasons, Illinois is closing in on the top-10 of the Associated Press top 25. The Illini checked in [...]