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 [...]