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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WATCH: IL Alzheimer’s Association Board Member tells story of caring for family members

1 day ago | wcia.com | Amanda Brennan

Posted: Jun 26, 2025 / 07:25 PM CDT Updated: Jun 26, 2025 / 07:37 PM CDT SHARE CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One year ago, WCIA’s Amanda Brennan sat down with Scott Burnsmier, an Alzheimer’s advocate and Alzheimer’s Association board member, about caring for his family members when they started experiencing memory loss.
Alzheimer’s and Artwork: the volunteer-based art program making a difference in Savoy

1 day ago | wcia.com | Amanda Brennan

SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and 42 of those people live at Savoy Place, a memory care facility in Champaign County. While staff members work to support those with memory loss, community volunteers like Lori Fuller stop by, spreading their passions as well. She introduces residents to the artistic bug that bit her several years ago. During her lunch breaks once a week, she presents a “show and tell” session with artwork and music.
Pritzker expected to announce campaign for third term as Illinois Governor on Thursday

2 days ago | wcia.com | Cole Henke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Governor JB Pritzker is expected to announce his campaign for a third term as Illinois Governor on Thursday. Multiple sources told WGN and the Nexstar Capitol Bureau that Pritzker has campaign announcement events scheduled for different parts of the state on Thursday. Pritzker has largely been noncommittal when talking about his political future. If he wins, he will be the first Illinois Democratic Governor to ever serve more than two terms.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine students, professor helping breast cancer patients with new prostheses

3 days ago | wcia.com | Amanda Brennan

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — 3D printing and scanning can be used for a variety of reasons. At the University of Illinois, and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, a team of researchers is using it to help breast cancer patients. Dr. Victor Stams, a plastic surgeon and medical professor, and his team of medical students are working on creating custom-fit breast prostheses.
Pritzker to announce reelection bid Thursday: sources

3 days ago | wcia.com | Marisa Rodriguez |Tahman Bradley

Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 12:12 PM CDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 12:12 PM CDT SHARE SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker is running for re-election, sources tell WGN News. Pritzker has reportedly scheduled multiple campaign-style events this Thursday to kick off his third run for governor. The next gubernatorial election in Illinois is November 3, 2026.
IDNR hosting Coyote Track workshop in Danville

6 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering a Coyote Track workshop in Danville next weekend. The IDNR is hosting this opportunity for educators at the Kennekuk Environmental Education Center in Danville on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can learn about coyotes and how scientists study them through real data from radio-collared coyotes in rural and urban parts of Illinois.
Church Street Cowboy Freedom Ride in Gibson City

6 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — The second annual Church Street Cowboy Freedom Ride in Gibson City is happening Saturday to remember a familiar face gone too soon. WCIA’s partners with the Ford County Chronicle reported that for a number of years, Colin Kristensen would roam the streets of Gibson City, easily identified by his signature cowboy hat and flowing, dark hair.
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial holding scavenger hunt

6 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

Posted: Jun 21, 2025 / 12:22 PM CDT Updated: Jun 21, 2025 / 12:22 PM CDT SHARE MT. ZION, Ill. (WCIA) — A scavenger hunt is taking place at the Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial on Saturday. Starting at 1 p.m., the Mt. Zion scavenger hunt kicks off at the Railsplitter Pavillion.
U of I hosting STEM academic boot camp for student veterans

6 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Saturday marks the start of a week-long academic boot camp held at the University of Illinois. This summer, a new group of enlisted student veterans will engage in a STEM academic boot camp from June 21-28 at the U of I. This program is facilitated and designed in partnership with national nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) and will provide an immersive college preparatory experience.
CUPHD pushing preventative mosquito measures for summer

6 days ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s not exactly a surprise but a familiar foe is back for another season. Friday was officially the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. This means nice weather and sunny skies, but also mosquitoes and all that comes with them. On Wednesday, Christian County reported their first West Nile positive mosquito of the year.