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    Angels Among Us - WoodworkerPlay Media
    Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @10:42pm CST
    Reported by: Jennifer Roscoe/WCIA-3 News
    He's given his time and talent to teaching kids.

    Angels Among Us - A Mother's GriefPlay Media
    Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @11:15pm CST
    Reported by: Jennifer Roscoe/WCIA-3 News
    A woman helped a mother during her darkest days...and she helped her right back.

    Angels Among Us - Guardian AngelPlay Media
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @11:02pm CST
    Reported by: Jennifer Roscoe/WCIA-3 News
    She opened her heart and home without hesitation

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    The Blind Pig
    Check out this bar in downtown Champaign: The Blind Pig. This place actually ranked #26 as the best place to sit down and have a beer in the United States. See why it earned that rating!...

    Panel: Women Should Wait To Get Cervical Cancer Screening
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    Stop the Violence

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    Friday, November 20th, 2009
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    The parents of a 10 year old are stunned. The Arkansas girl was tasered by police after the girl kicked him in the groin.

    Thursday, November 19th, 2009
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    A consumer group is warning parents to check the toys they buy before the holidays. They say some children's products still contain too much lead and they want them off store shelves.

    Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
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    Reported by: Erin Maloney/WCIA 3 News
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    Reported by: Tinisha Shade/WCIA 3 News
    Some suspected terrorists, now being held at Guantanamo Bay could be moved to Illinois. President Obama wants to close down the prison and is looking for other places to house the prisoners

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    The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take on an unresolved and sensitive issue. What kind of punishment is appropriate for young criminals and whether they should serve life terms.
  • News Archive 

    Friday, November 20th, 2009


    Burris on the Hot Seat
    He's got the law on his side, but Senator Roland Burris is still being called a liar.

    Robert on the Road: Goosenecks Play Media
    Robert visits Goosenecks at Weldon Springs State Park. See what he found!

    Hot Tunes: Britney's 3 with Q96 Play Media
    Josh the Prize Guy from Q96 tells us about Britney Spears' new song "3". And he also lives up to ...

    Decatur Reaches Out To Homeless Veterans Play Media
    The city is hosting an event giving help and supplies to veterans living on the streets.

    Granville Johnson Sentenced for Killing Police Informant
    A Champaign man will spend 85 years behind bars. Granville Johnson was sentenced today.

    19 Year Old Shot in Decatur
    Police are investigating a shooting in Decatur that left a 19 year old hurt.

    Central Illinois Man Charged With Brutal Sex Crime
    A convicted sex offender could spend up to three decades behind bars. He's accused of forcibly ...

    Americans Struggling with Mortgage Payments
    A record number of Americans are falling behind on their mortgage payments. Now more people with ...

    Clock Ticks on Chance To Lock-In Lowest Tuition Prices
    There are only 10 days left to pay for future college tuition and fees in 2009 dollars. It's a ...

    Panel: Women Should Wait To Get Cervical Cancer Screening
    New guidelines for cervical cancer screenings. Doctors now say women should wait until age 21 to ...

    Thursday, November 19th, 2009


    Teens Helping Teens Fight Violence Play Media
    Teens are teaching teens how to solve issues without violence.

    Stop the Violence Play Media
    Thursday marked the first annual Stop the Violence Summit day. Champaign was one of six ...

    Angel Among Us Gets Help From A Stranger Play Media
    He's an angel among us but today someone swooped in to help him.

    The Blind Pig Play Media
    Check out this bar in downtown Champaign: The Blind Pig. This place actually ranked #26 as the ...

    Black Friday Fitness Play Media
    Are you ready for shopping deals on Black Friday? Make sure your body is prepared as well. ...

    Phone Book Recycling
    The EPA says recycling one ton of paper will: save enough energy to power the average American home ...

    Prepping for Online Shopping Play Media
    John Zelle from Zeltech shares some tips with us on how to shop correctly online.

    Santas Anonymous Play Media
    Students in Westville are helping an organization that brings Christmas to underprivileged ...

    Unsolved: Airtight Bridge Play Media
    No one expected to find a body in the Embarras River in Coles County. Not the two men who found it ...

    School Administrators Suspend Alleged Vandals
    Three high school students are suspended for 10 days. Girard Adiminstrators say they're the teens ...

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     Investigators believe they have solid leads in a murder that shocked a Champaign neighborhood.
    Unsolved: Helen MelchiPlay Media
    Reported by: Dave Benton / WCIA 3



    The life of a little girl was cut short just weeks after her first birthday.  But mounds of evidence have failed to find her killer.
    Unsolved: Carlia BellPlay Media
    Reported by: Dave Benton / WCIA 3



    Against All Odds: Mandy ShanksPlay Media
    Sunday, November 15, 2009 @9:31pm CST
    Reported by: Tinisha Shade WCIA 3
    Meet Mandy Shanks, A rape survivor who lived to tell her story, Against All Odds.



    Against All Odds - Brian JamesPlay Media
    Monday, November 2, 2009 @4:20pm CST
    Reported by: Tinisha Shade / WCIA-3 News
    It's no secret life isn't easy, but for some it can almost be cruel.
    But what about those people who are dealt the worst hand imaginable, and still end up coming out on top?



     The Shooting Death Of A Champaign Teenager Has Shattered A Community's Relationship With Police. Picking Up The Pieces Is Essential To The City's Safety. Special Report: Keeping the PeacePlay Media
    Thursday, November 5, 2009 @9:17am CST
    Reported by: Cortney Hall/WCIA 3 News

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