Molly Sweeney

3 days ago | mystateline.com | Ethan Holesha |Molly Sweeney

TRILLA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police has released the identities of the four individuals who were aboard the plane that crashed between Coles and Cumberland counties on Saturday. The Coles County Coroner confirmed the victims with the Illinois State Police. This includes 46-year-old Ross Nelson, 45-year-old Raimi Rundle, 36-year-old Courtney Morrow, and 48-year-old Michael Morrow. All four were from Menomonie, Wisconsin. The aircraft was removed from the roadway around 5 p.m. on Sunday.

5 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha |Molly Sweeney

Update: 4/20/25 12:00 p.m. TRILLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police have shared more information regarding the fatal plane crash that occurred between Coles and Cumberland Counties on Saturday. State Police said that all four occupants were from Menomonie, Wisconsin and were pronounced dead on scene. As of Sunday afternoon, the aircraft is still on the road, and the roadway remains shut down. State Police said the roadway would likely reopen later in the day on Sunday.

3 weeks ago | wcia.com | Molly Sweeney |Taylor Mitchell

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — John Bien from the Champaign County Forest Preserves joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event showcasing the Civil War. Relics and Revelations: Civil War Stories will highlight how the county was connected to the Civil War, while also offering an engaging event for the public. Attendees can expect to see Civil War artifacts, an Abraham Lincoln look-alike, and to hear live music played with instruments from the Civil War time period.

1 month ago | wcia.com | Molly Sweeney |Heather Robinson |Bradley Zimmerman

Update on 3/20 at 11:35 a.m.VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Coroner has identified the Indiana man who was killed in an accident on I-74 Wednesday evening. Coroner Jane McFadden confirmed that 56-year-old Brett Wagner of Avon, Ind., died as a result of the accident. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday. The Vermilion County Coroner’s Office and State Police are continuing to investigate. Update on 3/20 at 6 a.m.VERMILION COUNTY, Ill.

1 month ago | wcia.com | Molly Sweeney |Gabriella Morando

Update: 3/16/25 8:45 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department has released more information about the shooting that left one person hospitalized on Sunday. Officers responded near the intersection of Third Street and Burr Oak Court just after 3 p.m. for a “shooting with injuries.” When they arrived, they found a vehicle with damage from gunfire and a 31-year-old Champaign man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds.