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…
March 4, 2026
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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…