WCIA Demi Ramirez

For the fifth consecutive year, Busey is honored to win the BEST Award from the Association for Talent Development. Named 13 out of 71 other companies worldwide, we are deeply humbled to be recognized internationally for training and development.

Thank you to for their dedication to training for service excellence!
Pictured: Marie Polk, AVP - Associate Development Director, accepting the 2021 BEST Award on behalf of Busey

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Illini are golden. 🥇

Fighting Illini Volleyball alumni Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, Erin Virtue and Jordyn Poulter made history with USA Volleyball with the first-ever gold medal for .

Proud to work here!

Busey is humbled to be recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Florida by and for the fifth year in a row! Thank you, associates, for your ongoing commitment to service excellence, making the company an organization like no other.

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Join us Tuesday at 8pm as we chat LIVE on the chambanamoms page with Monica Bowe of Busey Bank. We will be chatting about ways that Busey is involved in the community and the benefits of banking locally.

One participant will win a Champaign-Urbana essentials basket (valued at roughly $100) featuring gift cards from various local businesses and many other local items.

See you tomorrow!

https://www.chambanamoms.com/events/live-chat-with-busey-community-connections-through-banking/

Busey is aware of recent fraudulent activity in which individuals are receiving phone calls on behalf of our 800 Customer Care number. Scammers are “spoofing” phone numbers to impersonate bank call centers, making it appear that your actual bank is calling. This tactic is extremely effective as the number displayed appears to be your bank’s correct contact number.

To best protect yourself from these scams, verify the authenticity of the outreach by stating “Let me call you back” and call Busey’s official Customer Care line at 1.800.672.8739.

For additional information on how to best protect yourself from these scams and other social engineering attacks, visit our website: https://rebrand.ly/omzz6ok

Prayers to his family and friends 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Former Illini Roundtree passes away Paralyzed in a swimming accident two years ago, former Illini defensive end Bobby Roundtree died on Friday

Just another reason I am a proud UIUC alumna!

JUST IN from the University of Illinois.

UIUC to require students to get COVID-19 vaccine for fall semester URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois system announced in a Massmail Monday that all students will have to get vaccinated for the Fall 2021 semester if they plan to be on campu…

After almost two years with WCIA 3, I’ve decided to leave news for a bigger and better opportunity! I’ve loved the trust you’ve all given me to tell some of your stories. Stories that have made an impact and a difference to the community and in my life as well. I’ll still be in Champaign, so I will keep this page active with my next journey. ❤️

For one mile, men strutted their stuff down Vermilion Street wearing high heels to raise awareness and compassion for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
https://www.wcia.com/news/walk-raises-awareness-of-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault/

Walk raises awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — It can be difficult to understand a person unless you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Community members in Danville did just that. For one mile, men strutted their st…

Can’t wait to watch ‘In The Heights’ this weekend! 🎉 Who else is going to watch on HBO Max or at the movies? 🙋🏽‍♀️ Representation matters. And it’s exciting to see a mainly Latinx crew. ❤️
https://www.forbes.com/sites/veronicavillafane/2021/06/09/latino-industry-group-nalip-seeks-to-boost-in-the-heights-to-no-1-on-opening-weekend-with-theater-buyout/

Latino Industry Group NALIP Seeks To Boost 'In The Heights' To No. 1 On Opening Weekend With Theater Buyout The effort is part of , an initiative dedicated to attract as many moviegoers as possible to ensure success of Latino films across the country.

Beautiful views 😍

Thank you, Arthur Southern Baptist Church for making me feel so welcomed in your home! Please make sure to tune into WCIA 3 News at 6 to catch their story on why they’re filling 300 back packs for local foster children. ❤️

Drive-in events soared in popularity during the pandemic - even at church. Countryside United Methodist Church raised the bar by holding their service on the roof.
https://www.wcia.com/news/pastor-goes-to-new-heights-for-service/

Pastor goes to new height for service URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Drive-in events soared in popularity during the pandemic – even at church.Countryside United Methodist Church raised the bar by holding their service on the roof. …

It’s a solemn mission and simple act of remembrance. Placing one flag at each of the over 2,000 grave stones at Sunset Memorial Park.
https://www.wcia.com/news/volunteers-honor-fallen-veterans-by-placing-flags-on-their-graves/

Volunteers honor fallen veterans by placing flags on their graves DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Every day is Memorial Day for loved ones left behind. The country remembers the fallen, those who died serving the U.S. It’s a solemn mission and simple act of r…

Hey, just sayin 🤔

George Floyd was loved.

He had family.
And friends.
And community.

And he deserved to breathe.

Today, and everyday, may we honor his legacy—and that of the countless others who have not found justice.

Let’s keep pushing, family. For George.

*Art by Brian Carlson

Signarama is making and selling signs honoring fallen Officer Chris Oberheim. They will be donating the money directly to his family. www.wcia.com/news/business-makes-signs-to-honor-fallen-officer/

Business makes signs to honor fallen officer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One business in Champaign is helping the family of Officer Chris Oberheim. Signarama is making and selling signs honoring the fallen officer. They will be donating th…

Route information released regarding funeral procession for Officer Oberheim CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Route information for Champaign Officer Chris Oberheim’s funeral procession was announced Monday. In a news release, Champaign Police officials said Officer Ob…

Procession held for Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A procession spanned across several counties Thursday afternoon to honor Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim. |WATCH: Live Feed of Procession for Officer Chris O…

Procession route for fallen Officer Oberheim:

Route Announced for Officer Oberheim’s Processional -- community encouraged to participate.

At approximately 1 p.m. today, the procession for Officer Chris Oberheim, #703, will begin. He will depart the Coroner’s Office, 202 Art Bartell Rd, Urbana, and law enforcement will es**rt him as he departs our community for Decatur. Additional first responder personnel will position themselves along the route, and the Police Department encourages anyone wishing to pay their respects to line the streets to honor Officer Oberheim. The route will pass by the Champaign Police Department.

Route (Departing at 1 p.m.)

• 202 Art Bartell Rd, Urbana
• Westbound on Main Street
• Northbound on Vine Street
• Westbound on University Avenue all the way to Randolph Street
• Northbound on Randolph
• Westbound on Church Street all the way to Interstate 72
• South on Interstate 57 to Monticello Road
• Westbound on Monticello Road through Monticello to Interstate 72
• Interstate 72 to the Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2901 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, Illinois

: "Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, badge number 703, passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty."

https://trib.al/hBnkyr7

Police officer dead in shootout with suspect CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign Police officer was killed Wednesday morning and another was hurt after responding to a domestic disturbance call. Chief Anthony Cobb confirmed the death Wednesd…

NEWS in Champaign this morning.

https://trib.al/UyzeRPR

Two police officers shot, suspect dead in early morning incident CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign Police say one officer is in critical condition and another is hurt after both were shot during an early Wednesday morning incident west of Marketplace Mall. Cham…