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WCIA3 is a CBS-TV station covering Central Illinois. Owned by Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc.
Champaign, IL
Joined February 2009
‼ 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: https://t.co/jbH0IYYLLm
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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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The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. But that boom looks set to come to a crashing halt.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis us…
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The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested three teenagers on Nov. 23 after they participated in a “door kick challenge” that is circulating on social media.
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ST. JOHNS, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested three teenagers on Nov. 23 after they participated in a “door kick challenge” that is circulating o…
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Due to the impending winter weather Saturday, the IHSA Class 5A-8A football state final games have been postponed.
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NORMAL, Ill. (WCIA) — Due to the impending winter weather Saturday, the IHSA Class 5A-8A football state final games have been postponed. In a press release Friday afternoon, the Illinois High…
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Walmart is recalling more than 200,000 camp stoves that can explode or catch fire, causing a burn risk to users.
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The camp stoves can explode or catch fire, causing burn injuries.
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Maroa-Forsyth’s season came to an end in the Class 2A championship game, falling 42-6 to Wilmington.
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NORMAL, Ill. (WCIA) — Maroa-Forsyth’s season came to an end in the Class 2A championship game, falling 42-6 to Wilmington. The Trojans took on the Wilmington Wildcats in a chilly aftern…
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Don’t expect Guy Fieri to be bowled over by your Christmas desserts, no matter how “killer” they may be.
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Fieri , the host of Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas,” reveals the holiday dishes he could do without.
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Multiple Edgar County fire departments responded to an early morning house fire on Friday.
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DENNISON, Ill. (WCIA) — Multiple Edgar County fire departments responded to an early morning house fire on Friday. In a Facebook post, Paris Fire Chief Zack Janis said at approximately 4 a.m.…
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If you had to guess which social media site is used most by Americans, would you guess platforms like Facebook, Instagram or TikTok?
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You might not even think of it as a social media site.
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Due to inclement weather conditions, Champaign’s 2025 Parade of Lights has been fully cancelled with no rescheduled date.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Due to inclement weather conditions, Champaign’s 2025 Parade of Lights has been fully cancelled with no rescheduled date. In a press release from the Champaign …
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President Trump said Thursday he will halt immigration from “all Third World Countries” after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., earlier this week.
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(The Hill) – President Trump said Thursday he will halt immigration from “all Third World Countries” after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. “I wil…
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In the midst of an investigation being conducted by the Champaign Police and Fire Departments, a man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a church fire last week.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — In the midst of an investigation being conducted by the Champaign Police and Fire Departments, a man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a church fire la…
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The charges against the man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia announced Friday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The charges against the man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S. attorn…
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The Urbana Police Department is preparing to promote nine officers to new positions, a historic number and milestone for the department. In fact, it’s also the most diverse leadership the department has ever had.
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URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department is preparing to promote nine officers to new positions, a historic number and milestone for the department. In fact, it’s also the mos…
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Children’s pajamas sold on Amazon have been recalled over risks of burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. https://t.co/X1bkJuhpId
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The items were sold on Amazon between May 2021 and October 2025 for around $31.
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A Rantoul church organization is doing its part to make sure community members have a seat at the table this holiday season. https://t.co/CENUVDbvBZ
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RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — A Rantoul church organization is doing its part to make sure community members have a seat at the table this holiday season. For the fifth year in a row, the Mighty Men…
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An American woman has been reported missing after she failed to return to a cruise ship in the Caribbean. https://t.co/YqfzN3bpTi
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Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn’t return to the bus or ship.
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With Thanksgiving being celebrated this week, it means one thing — food and a lot of it. https://t.co/UrfG8JAkSk
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According to the Calorie Control Council, many Americans eat around 3,150 calories at a feast.
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📣We need your help to honor the incredible women who make a difference in our communities every day! 📌Nominations are NOW OPEN until Dec. 19. Click the link in the comments to learn more!
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The 99th rendition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is about to hit the streets of New York City. https://t.co/nSFNz1QMQP
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It was originally known as the Macy’s Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy’s store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the t…
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Home burglaries are more common during the holiday season, and the Rantoul Police Department wants to help keep things safe. https://t.co/H4DkKUa9Gh
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RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Home burglaries are more common during the holiday season, and the Rantoul Police Department wants to help keep things safe. The department has a Vacation Watch p…
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