Weather Now: Severe weather possible
Reported By: Derick Fabert/WCIA-3 News
Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 1:20 PM
The forecast for the next few hours.
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Two accused of withholding from police
Reported By: WCIA-3 News
Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 8:57 AM
MATTOON -- Two people police say are connected to the murder of a bartender will appear in court Monday.
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Car flips in crash
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Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 8:54 AM
SANGAMON COUNTY -- A woman is recovering after her car rolled off the road.
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Woman quilts for cancer fundraiser
Reported By: Amanda Porterfield/WCIA-3 News
Sunday, May 19, 2013 @11:08 PM
MONTICELLO -- A woman is using her artistic skills to help others.
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Powerball jackpot winner not a local
Reported By: Jeff Wagner/WCIA-3 News
Sunday, May 19, 2013 @ 9:06 PM
ILLINOIS -- A jackpot winning ticket was sold for Saturday night's Powerball drawing, but it didn't come from our state.
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Police in Mattoon say they've got a big problem on their hands and no way to really solve it. In the past month, four high schoolers have overdosed on an ingredient in over-the-counter cough syrups. It's commonly called dex or DXM. Last year, a teen in Douglas County died from this drug. His death prompted legislators to make DXM illegal in it's pure form, but police say that doesn't help solve the problem with the over-the-counter meds in recent cases. They're asking lawmakers for help. Walgreen's is one pharmacy that won't sell these drugs to minors. When clerks ring it up, the registers automatically ask for a birthdate. If the person isn't older than 18, they can't buy products with the drug in them. Police say restricting sales or putting products behind the counter are the only way to keep DXM out of kids' hands. 