Student receives scholarship
Reported By: Jessica Shaw/WCIA-3 News
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 5:54 PM
URBANA -- A high school senior wants to share her success story with other students.
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Dead fish surface in Boneyard Creek
Reported By: Anna Carrera/WCIA-3 News
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 5:21 PM
CHAMPAIGN -- Dead fish are surfacing at the Boneyard Creek. They may be victims of soapy chemicals in the water. This is the first time...
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Farmers Market serves up summer
Reported By: Erica Quednau/WCIA-3 News
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 5:15 PM
DANVILLE -- People are getting their first state of summer as the Farmers Market officially opens.
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Three suspected serial burglars arrested
Reported By: Jessica Shaw/WCIA-3 News
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 5:14 PM
PIATT COUNTY -- Officials think they've caught the teens behind a string of burglaries.
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Military mom surprises sons at school
Reported By: Erica Quednau/WCIA-3 News
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 5:13 PM
DANVILLE -- It was an emotional reunion for a mom and her kids.
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A Coles County teen who's had a run in with the law says he'll trade jail time for time in the United States Army. The boy was charged with breaking into several cars and criminal damage. Those charges are all felonies and could have meant prison time. Last week, a Coles County judge signed off on a plea that would reduce those felony charges to a misdemeanor if the teen enlisted in the Army. The Assistant State's Attorney John Longwell says the teen had an interest in the Army before his legal trouble, and that he pitched the idea himself. Longwell says consideration for a lesser charge varies and depends on the defendant. He adds, " I did have numerous contacts with his attorney and the recruiter and over the course of that time determined that he was a legitimate candidate." Longwell says he felt confident this teen would change his life around. The boy has 90 days from the day he entered the plea to enlist, or the state reserves the right to reinstate all felony charges. 