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Allegations of sexual abuse and assault against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez were met with shock and anger toward the late activist alongside praise and solidarity for the victims, including Chavez ally and Chicano activist Dolores Huerta. wcia.com/news/national/…

The City of Danville is working to revamp its downtown area by building up the heart of the city. They are tearing down buildings and adding new businesses. wcia.com/news/vermilion…

The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice have cleared Nexstar Media Group’s acquisition of fellow local broadcaster TEGNA, the company announced on Thursday. wcia.com/news/national/…

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Champaign last month that left a man fighting for his life. wcia.com/news/champaign…

Faculty and staff at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) have voted to authorize a potential strike, as tensions grow with university leadership over ongoing contract negotiations. Read more at WCIA.com/?utm_medium=so…

Chuck Norris, a martial artist and actor known for his appearances in “The Way of the Dragon” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family announced Friday. wcia.com/news/national/…

In Central Illinois, once a year, the sky comes alive as millions of snow geese descend on a place most people have never heard of. wcia.com/news/illinois-…

The Education Department announced Thursday that it is moving some of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department, the latest and largest in a series of program shifts as the Trump administration works toward its goal of shutting down the Education Department.

About 450 students at the University of Illinois will be relocated to other housing on campus after a "catastrophic flood" in Snyder Hall's basement over the weekend.

For the first time on record, Americans 70 and older held a larger share of the nation’s real estate wealth than those ages 40 to 54, according to a new Redfin report.wcia.com/news/national/…

The Farm Progress staff handed out their version of the Oscars last week, recognizing a new class of master farmers. One of them is a farmer in Champaign County.wcia.com/news/agricultu…

Amid the war in Iran, many have questioned whether a military draft will take place in the U.S. wcia.com/news/national/…

A medical supply product distributed nationwide is being recalled as it may not be sterile due to microbial contamination. wcia.com/news/national/…

ILLINI ADVANCE: Illinois scored with ease against Penn. Underwood's team will meet VCU on Saturday. wcia.com/sports/your-il…

A bill in Illinois would regulate data centers to keep their energy use under control. wcia.com/news/illinois-…

The U.S. national debt crossed a new milestone Wednesday, surpassing $39 trillion, a record reached five months after the debt sailed past the $38 trillion mark. wcia.com/news/national/…

A lucky lotto player in Illinois recently won the first Mega Millions jackpot of the year, and she already has big plans for her winnings. wcia.com/news/illinois-…

Illinois State Police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on I-74 in Champaign County on Thursday. wcia.com/news/champaign…

ABC has pulled the newest season of “The Bachelorette” after a 2023 video, allegedly capturing the show’s main contestant, Taylor Frankie Paul, involved in a domestic violence incident, resurfaced. wcia.com/news/national/…

“Who Killed Jennifer?” is a new true-crime half-hour special that will debut April 7 on the free WCIA+ app. The program takes an in-depth look at the unsolved killing of ISU student Jennifer Lockmiller in 1993. For more check out: wcia.com/crime/new-spec…