Illinois Women’s Basketball Falls to No. 9 Iowa in Wire-to-Wire Battle
IOWA CITY, Iowa (WCIA) – Illinois women’s basketball lost at No. 9 Iowa on Thursday….
Illinois Women’s Basketball Falls to No. 9 Iowa in Wire-to-Wire Battle
IOWA CITY, Iowa (WCIA) – Illinois women’s basketball lost at No. 9 Iowa on Thursday. The Illini played even with the Hawkeyes through three quarters, tied at 56 entering the…
Unity Senior Wrestler Phoenix Molina Named WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week
TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) – Unity senior wrestler Phoenix Molina was named the WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week on Thursday. Molina, a senior for the Rockets, is undefeated on the…
U of I Researchers Develop Innovative Water Treatment System for Farm Runoff
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a cost-effective water treatment system to address agricultural runoff pollution. The innovative system combines woodchip bioreactors with a…
Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bears Stadium Bill Amid Indiana Competition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois lawmakers took a step forward on Thursday in their effort to keep the Chicago Bears in-state. House Bill 910 advanced in committee, but not without…
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Levels Since 2022 in Champaign County
MAHOMET, Ill. (prairiebuzz.com) — Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels since 2022, providing welcome relief for homebuyers in Champaign County and across the region. The benchmark rate for…
Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bears Stadium Bill Amid Indiana Competition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (prairiebuzz.com) — Illinois lawmakers took a significant step forward this week in their effort to keep the Chicago Bears in-state, as House Bill 910 advanced through committee despite…
Urbana Police Launch New Community Engagement Team to Strengthen Trust
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department has been working toward a new specialty unit, built to strengthen trust. Now, the Community Engagement Team is sending officers out, with…
New Lab at UIS Prepares Students for Careers in Finance and Analytics
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Springfield unveiled a new lab on Thursday that will offer students access to professional financial platforms and the opportunity to develop important…
Illinois Wrestling Promotes Jeremy Hunter to Permanent Head Coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois wrestling is promoting acting head coach Jeremy Hunter to permanent head coach. The Illini named Hunter, previously an Illini assistant, interim head coach in December…
Effingham County Humane Society Takes in Over 30 Animals Following Residential Eviction
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham County Humane Society and Animal Control have taken in more than 30 animals over the last few days, and the sheriff’s office said…
