WCIA-TV (Champaign, IL)

WCIA, a television station that operates on virtual channel 3 (UHF digital channel 34), is affiliated with CBS and is based in Champaign, Illinois. It serves the Central Illinois area and is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which is located in Irving, Texas. WCIA operates alongside WCIX, a MyNetworkTV affiliate licensed to Springfield, creating a duopoly. The studios for both stations are situated on South Neil Street/US 45 in downtown Champaign, with an additional sales office and news bureau located on East Edwards Street, close to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. The station's transmitter can be found to the west of Seymour, Illinois.

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#68876

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‘Championship season’ up next for Illini men’s golf

1 day ago | wcia.com | Glenn Kinley

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois men’s golf is gearing up for postseason play. The Illini travel to Maryland for Big Ten Championships April 25-27. After that, Illinois will host an NCAA Regional May 12-14 at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana. “Super cool,” Illinois sophomore golfer Max Herendeen said of hosting a postseason round. “We have some of the best fans in the country for a golf program… That’s kind of why we do it.”First, the team will hope for a finish near the top at the conference tournament.
Centennial wins Capitol City Classic boys’ track meet

4 days ago | wcia.com | Glenn Kinley

Posted: Apr 19, 2025 / 05:14 PM CDT Updated: Apr 19, 2025 / 05:14 PM CDT SHARE SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Lanphier High School was the host for the Capitol City Classic at Memorial Stadium in Springfield on Saturday. 14 teams, including nine from the WCIA 3 viewing area, competed in the boys’ track meet. Centennial won the team score with 132 points.
Champaign Park District reschedules egg hunt due to weather

4 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County children will have to wait a few more days until this year’s Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt. On Friday, it was announced that due to inclement weather and the possibility of thunderstorms, the Champaign Park District has rescheduled the annual egg hunt which was set to take place on Saturday. The new date for the event is Tuesday, April 22 from 6-7 p.m. at West Side Park.
Budzinski, medical providers talk potential cuts to Urbana’s Carle Hospital

4 days ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — There was a discussion about cuts to the medical community at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday. The conversation between medical providers and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski focused on possible Medicaid cuts and how that could impact patients. They also took a tour of Carle’s obstetrics department. Carle’s president said they’re still awaiting clarity on what Medicaid cuts could look like, and that the discussion today helped paint that picture.
UPDATE: Traffic down to one lane on I-57 following Coles Co. crash

4 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

UPDATE at 3:45 p.m.HUMBOLT, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police said a portion of Interstate 57 is down to one lane following a semi-truck crash in Coles County. State Police is urging drivers to use caution while traveling on I-57 southbound at milepost 198. At this time, lanes are being reduced to one lane in the area, the passing lane.
Champaign bakery, deli helping farmers amid federal cuts

4 days ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Some Central Illinois farmers are facing surplus challenges due to federal cuts to the USDA. So, starting next month one downtown Champaign business is helping local farmers get their products to communities that need them. Martinelli’s Market is doing a six-week emergency community supported agriculture program beginning in May. It’s their first time doing something like this.
16-year-old shot, hospitalized in Decatur

4 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

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UPDATE: Agencies conducting ‘fatal aircraft investigation,’ 4 people on board in Trilla plane crash

4 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.
UPDATE: Agencies conducting ‘fatal aircraft investigation,’ 4 people on board in Trilla plane crash

4 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

UPDATE at 12:25 p.m.TRILLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Four people were on board a plane that crashed in Trilla, and Illinois State Police is currently conducting a “fatal aircraft investigation.”According to State Police, ISP Troop 7 responded to 551-587 County Road 1400 N in Trilla between Coles and Cumberland Counties at approximately 10:15 a.m. for the report of a small single engine plane crash. The location is three miles south of Mattoon and just southwest of Coles County Memorial Airport.
Springfield Police Sgt. retiring after 25 years of service

5 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Sergeant Jeff Royer is retiring from the Springfield Police Department after 25 years of service. Throughout his career, Royer served in a number of roles, including Patrol Officer, Emergency Response Team member and K9 Officer alongside his trusted partner, Lux. In 2020, he was promoted to Sergeant and most recently led the Traffic Unit, where he played a large role in launching the department’s Motor Unit.