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    Dozens of Accidents Reported on Illinois Roads
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @9:36am CST
    Reported by: Christa Dubson/WCIA 3 News
    The wintry mix is proving dangerous for drivers. Illinois state Police is responding to several vehicle crashes on interstates.

    United, Other Airlines, Issue Travel Vouchers Due To Storm
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @9:25am CST
    United Airlines is issuing a travel waiver to those traveling to or from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin today and tomorrow.

    Snow Day for Schools Across Central Illinois
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @9:20am CST
    Reported by: Christa Dubson/WCIA 3 News
    Schools are closed and flights canceled as a major winter storm works its way through the state.

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    Angels Among Us - CoachPlay Media
    Monday, February 8, 2010 @10:45pm CST
    Reported by: Jennifer Roscoe/WCIA-3 News
    She got a second chance at life and didn't waste a minute of it

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    Unsolved
    Dave Benton reports on "Unsolved" cases in central Illinois that you can help solve.
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    Unsolved: Holly CassanoPlay Media
    Thursday, February 4, 2010 @10:59pm CST
    Reported by: Dave Benton / WCIA 3
    cassanoChampaign County investigators are reminded everyday a killer is on the loose.

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  • The Bigger Picture 
    Monday, February 8th, 2010
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    One mother in Washington State is outraged at her child's school. She says her daughter was refused lunch because she was short 20 cents in her account!

    Thursday, February 4th, 2010
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    The big game means big business. Superbowl party spending is down overall this year. But there's one surprising area where more people plan to splurge.

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    More trouble for Toyota and more confusion for Millions of Drivers. A message from the Obama Administration may have misfired.

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    Today's Primary is the first in the nation leading up to the November General Election. Turnout is low at the polls. Some people blame the quick campaign season. The state moved its primary to the ...

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    A controversial decision is made in one California community. A dictionary that was pulled from school is back in the classroom.
  • News Archive 

    Monday, February 8th, 2010


    Campus Safety Play Media
    The rise in crime on the U of I campus is alarming. What police and the community are doing to ...

    Here Comes the Snow
    Old man winter getting ready to deliver a one-two punch.

    Credit Card Scam Play Media
    3 McDonald's employees are behind bars for stealing credit card information.

    Tonight's Memorable Moment: Eating on air Play Media
    Catch a glimpse of Jennifer and Dave noshing on mac and cheese while Jean the Intern talks about ...

    You and Improved: IL Marathon Play Media
    How to sign up for the Illinois marathon and where to get more information.

    Cooking with WCFN Play Media
    Tonight we're cooking a four cheese mac and cheese with Doug Wilson of Jibby's in Sullivan, IL. ...

    Superbowl Couple Play Media
    Join Dave and Jennifer as they talk to the Superbowl Couple after the Superbowl Commercial ...

    Community Kitchen Grand Opening Play Media
    Decatur's Good Samaritan Inn opened the doors to its bigger and better facility this morning.

    Rantoul Gang Activity Play Media
    School administrators are warning parents about possible gang activity inside Eater Junior High.

    Who Will Replace Cohen? Play Media
    Democratic leaders will choose a new Lt. Governor nominee after Scott Lee Cohen dropped out of the ...

    Hynes Not Interested In Lieutenant Governor Job
    Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes says he will not appear on the Democratic Ticket as the Lieutenant ...

    Woman Found Dead At Starved Rock Identified
    We now know the name of the woman found dead at a Central Illinois Park.

    Durbin To Chair Giannoulias Senate Campaign
    U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is taking a lead role in Alexi Giannoulias' quest for the Senate.

    Cohen Drops Out Of Lt. Gov. Race
    Scott Lee Cohen dropped out of the race for Lieutenant Governor amids allegations of domestic ...

    Sunday, February 7th, 2010


    Super Proposal Play Media
    Robert Brice of Decatur popped the big question during the superbowl. Watch this to see her ...

    College Gameday Experience Play Media
    Illini fans pack Assembly Hall for a chance to show the nation their school pride.

    Friday, February 5th, 2010


    Mattoon Business Cuts Division, Lays Off Workers Play Media
    It's out of business and into the unemployment lines for more than a hundred workers in Coles and ...

    WCFN Chatroom Poll Results Play Media
    WCFN intern Landon Cassman comes on the show to tell us the poll results from the chatroom.

    Tonight's Memorable Moment: Snow Brain Play Media
    Catch an amusing glimpse of tonight's broadcast.

    Hot Tunes Play Media
    Here's this week's Hot Tunes.

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    In Depth: Battling ObesityPlay Media
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @6:25pm CST
    Reported by: Marissa Torres, WCIA 3 News
    Battling ObesityResolutions to lose some extra pounds are common this time of year, and it couldn’t come soon enough.



    Battling Obesity
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @6:14pm CST
    Reported by: Marissa Torres, WCIA 3 News
    Quick tips for dieting on a budget.

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