Czech police say 11 people have been killed – NBC Chicago
A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 11 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city's rescue service [...]
Planned Parenthood Opens Carbondale Clinic Amid Influx of Out-of-Stat…
(WTTW News) A new abortion clinic opened in Carbondale Tuesday — the physical manifestation of years of preparation by Planned Parenthood of Illinois for the post-Roe world that was realized [...]
Vigil held for death of 5-year-old migrant boy in Chicago
Hundreds gathered outside a migrant shelter on the Lower West Side Wednesday night, three days after a 5-year-old migrant staying there died in a medical emergency that has confused and [...]
Illinois loses on buzzer beater, falls to 5-5
West Palm Beach, FL — A heartbreaking loss for the Illini in the Sunshine State. Illinois (5-5) fell victim to late game heroics Wednesday at the West Palm Beach Classic, [...]
Illinois Falls to Arkansas on Buzzer-Beater in West Palm Beach
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Illinois treasurer gives large donation to Salvation Army on national…
CHICAGO (WCIA) — One charity received a large donation from a statewide official on television this week. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs was able to return $64,500 to the Salvation Army [...]
Chicago Announces New Year’s Eve Fireworks Along the River | Chicago …
(Courtesy of Barry Butler, Arena Partners) Chicago is throwing a New Year's Eve bash and everyone's invited. The Chicago Riverwalk and Merchandise Mart will serve as party central, with a [...]
Chicagoans of the Year announced
Good morning, Chicago.As we near the end of 2023, the writers and critics of A&E take a look back on the year to celebrate some people who have made a [...]
New hourly minimum wage among laws taking effect in Illinois in 2024 …
As the new year quickly approaches, an extensive list of new laws will take effect in Illinois as 2024 gets underway. While everything from health care and education to consumer [...]
Wanted: A New Home for Miniature ‘Maybeland,’ a Fantasy Christmas Dis…
In a St. Charles, Illinois, basement, a whimsical Christmas fantasy of lollipop forests, root-beer oceans and glittering ice castles lies hidden away, carefully packed into a collection of plastic totes. [...]
Illinois’ rivalry gauntlet is here. It means more than ever
Missouri, Northwestern, Purdue. A combined 1-3 record in the 2022-23 season for Illinois. Three of the five matchups this year are played within the next four games. Sure, there are [...]
Fighting Illini Set for West Palm Beach Classic
Story Links Illinois Starters Last Game (2023-24 Stats) Pos. No. Name Ht. Yr. PPG RPG APG Season Note G 3 [...]
Christmas week holiday forecast | WCIA 3 Weather
Central Illinois (WCIA) – Are you traveling for the long holiday weekend ahead? We’ve got you covered. Use this page to stay up-to-date with the latest information locally, regionally and [...]
Chicago releases statement after 5-year-old boy dies after falling il…
The city of Chicago in a statement Monday saying an "investigation is ongoing" after "several" young children were hospitalized and a 5-year-old boy died after falling ill while staying at [...]
United, American Airlines Push Back Against Rising Costs of O’Hare Ai…
United and American airlines want to ground — or significantly scale back — the massive O'Hare International Airport redevelopment designs. The change comes after the airlines signed an agreement to [...]
Yale transfer lineman decommits from Illinois
Just weeks after committing to Illinois, Yale transfer defensive lineman Clay Patterson is reopening his recruitment. Patterson made the announcement Monday night on X, writing, “The Illinois program and their [...]
Former State Police officer dies, leaves legacy in new officers
DALTON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Law enforcement in Central Illinois is mourning the passing of a former State Police officer whose legacy will live on in the many police officers [...]
Art Institute, Field Museum and more – NBC Chicago
Time is running out for Illinois residents to visit some of Chicago's famed museums for free in 2023. But there's some good news, too: although many museums no longer have [...]
1 Person Killed by Gunfire, 17 More Injured in Weekend Shootings Acro…
(Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) A 28-year-old man fatally shot in West Garfield Park Sunday was the lone person killed by gunfire over the weekend across Chicago. According to Chicago [...]
Kayaks, dragnets to target invasive carp in Illinois waterways
From old-school nets to unmanned kayaks, biologists and commercial anglers are experimenting with new tools in their arsenal to stem the advance of invasive carp while they await the construction [...]
Illinois falls short in Braggin’ Rights matchup against Missouri
gooCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The women’s Braggin Rights’ rivalry matchup did not disappoint. Illinois (5-4) was close to stealing one Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center, but ultimately couldn’t stop Missouri’s [...]
Illinois Falls to Missouri 69-66 in Braggin’ Rights Nailbiter
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15-year-old arrested twice in five days in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection to a violent attempted robbery on Sunday afternoon. Officials said it marks the suspect’s second robbery [...]
Body found inside burning car in Bridgeport identified as 15-year-old…
Before a 15-year-old boy was found inside the trunk of a burning car in Bridgeport, he was shot to death, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.Chicago police and [...]
Terps in the NFL: Moore scores twice against division rival
Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore scored two touchdowns on Sunday against the Detroit Lions — the top individual performance among former Maryland football players in the NFL. Moore caught [...]