CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Thousands of students graduate from the U of I every year, eager to chase their dreams and start new ventures. For many, those plans can include starting their own bu…
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s hard not to notice that thousands of students are back on the U of I campus, meaning University Police are even busier than usual the first couple w…
WINDSOR, Ill. (WCIA) — This week, WCIA 3 is highlighting “Our Town Windsor” and all of the outstanding people, places and things that make the community unique. The Shelby County …
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The only human trafficking specific nonprofit in the State of Illinois celebrated the grand opening of its new space on World Day Against Human Trafficking. Kim Whit…
PARIS, Ill. (WCIA) — People travel thousands of miles to see the Eiffel Tower, but Edgar County has its own version. Giving back to the community was a no-brainer for John Chittick, the man b…
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — A Culver’s employee in Mahomet is still in disbelief after an NBA superstar walked into the restaurant while he was on the clock. Tyrese Haliburton, point guard f…
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Across the world, more than 100 million MRI scans are performed every year. Now, a group of University of Illinois researchers are diving even deeper into thos…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Champaign has now opened its new urgent care and triage center for adults dealing with mental health emergencies. The urgent care cent…
OAKWOOD, Ill. (WCIA) — Summertime and “sweet treats” often go hand-in-hand. That’s especially true in one Vermilion County village, where families flock to “Obie’…
OAKWOOD, Ill. (WCIA) — Kickapoo State Recreation Area is home to nearly 4,000 acres of trails, bodies of water and lots of wildlife. More than one million people visit the park a year, for hi…
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Toys, stuffed animals and colorful tiles fill the Champaign County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) as the staff welcomes in people who have already been through s…