WCIA@WCIA3

WCIA3 is a CBS-TV station covering Central Illinois. Owned by Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc.

 Champaign, IL
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WCIA@WCIA3
1 Jul 2025
‼ BIG NEWS: You can now watch WCIA 3 on streaming platforms! 📺 For FREE on Amazon Fire Stick, Roku and Apple TV, you can watch all of our newscasts LIVE plus more exclusive content on your TV. 📲 Learn more: wcia.com/wcia-plus/?utm_medi…

WCIA 3+ Streaming App

WCIA 3 has launched our streaming app WCIA 3+ which is now available to install for FREE on Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, and Roku. Watch all WCIA 3 Newscasts LIVE on your TV without a cable, satell…

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A Danville woman was sentenced to over a decade in prison after she pleaded guilty to trying to kill a former coworker last year.
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As heavy rain floods roads across El Paso and southern New Mexico, researchers have developed a new way to look inside hurricanes. They say the technology could eventually help scientists understand how powerful storms form and strengthen.
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Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.”
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A 41-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after he was shot in Champaign Thursday night.
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A tentative agreement has been reached between the Mahomet-Seymour School District and its teachers’ union on a new contract. STORY: wcia.com/top-stories/tentati…
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The Champaign County Circuit Clerk’s Office is hosting Amnesty Week next month for people to pay off any violation charges they have.
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The RPC says they've run out of money to help residents avoid water shutoffs. If you qualify for the LIHEAP program, you can get help. After former tenants caused thousands of dollars of damages at one Urbana apt complex, upgrades are happening & will be completed in 2027. TGIF!
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Coming up on @WCIA3 News at ten: What a closed-door meeting for Mahomet-Seymour parents and teachers mean for students. How the U of I is helping birds navigate their landings and a grand opening celebrates food, nutrition and health for an even more resilient community.
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THURSDAY MEDIA: Bielema spoke with reporters once more before the Illini travel to Columbus. wcia.com/sports/your-illini-…
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A Paxton man is in custody after police identified him as a suspect in one of two Urbana shootings earlier this week. wcia.com/news/champaign-coun…

Paxton man arrested in connection with Tuesday Urbana shooting

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A Paxton man is in custody after police identified him as a suspect in one of two Urbana shootings earlier this week. Thursday morning, the Urbana Police Department prov…

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Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal that will have him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case in Miami. His lawyer said Wednesday the agreement with prosecutors was too good to turn down.
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We preview early voting day. Where to vote, acceptable IDs and when you can cast your ballot. It's Farm Safety Week--from equipment to grain bin safety, what families should know & our chief meteorologist has record breaking tornado info thanks to a meeting of the WX minds.
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On this week’s episode of Midwest Mashup, Ethan Holesha and Peter Hanson break down the Bears’ home loss and Caleb Williams’ injury. They go on to talk Cubs and White Sox with both teams on the cusp of the playoffs, and close things out discussing the Colts’ OT game in Week 2.
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A 35-year-old man was rushed into surgery Tuesday night after he was shot in Urbana. The suspect has not been found yet. wcia.com/news/champaign-coun…

UPDATE: 35-year-old man hospitalized after shooting in Urbana; suspect not found

Update at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 23 URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A 35-year-old man was rushed into surgery Tuesday night after he was shot in Urbana. The Urbana Police Department provided an update on b…

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Your Wednesday Headlines on WCIA 3 News--The search is on for an Urbana shooting suspect. Multiple IL Visitor Centers are set to close, and the first Women's Pro Baseball League Champions are crowned like true QUEENS!
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Coming up on WCIA 3 News at ten: The latest on a shooting in Urbana and the hunt for a suspect. Nearly 2 dozen gang members indicted in Sangamon County. What one woman is doing to honor top graduates & batter up--meet the new and first ever--Women's Pro Baseball League Champs!
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NINE MINUTES: University of Illinois students appear to be more excited than ever to watch Brad Underwood's team. 3,000 student season tickets were claimed within 60 seconds. wcia.com/sports/your-illini-…

Illini’s Orange Krush tickets sell out in record 9 minutes

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The record for the fastest sellout of Illinois men’s basketball student season tickets has once again been ‘Krushed.’ Illinois Athletics announced o…

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One Central Illinois organization is getting a prestigious award for serving the elderly. STORY: wcia.com/news/champaign-coun…
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President Donald Trump addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency. wcia.com/news/national/ap-th…

The Latest: Trump returns to UN at moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and future of world body itself

President Donald Trump addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency. After his speech to the annual gathering of world leaders, Trump…

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A historical development has brought a cold case homicide investigation to a conclusion 24 years later. The man who allegedly killed Sabrina Kahler is now behind bars.
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