Samantha Lee

Reporter · Bloomington, IL

Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.

4 stories from Samantha Lee in Decatur

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Illinois basketball dominates UIC in exhibition

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois men's basketball picked up a win on Wednesday night in the team's final exhibition game of the season. The Illini beat University of Illinois-Chicago 101-66. Illinois was short-handed in the win, as Andrej Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and David Mirkovic all missed...

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Decatur woman accused of stabbing boyfriend appears in court for the first time

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- A domestic violence situation Tuesday led to a Decatur woman making her first court appearance the next day. 29-year-old Haley Tobin appeared in front of a judge Wednesday. She is accused of stabbing her 31-year-old boyfriend in his shoulder and neck, just before 11 a.m....

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East Peoria woman arrested for alleged drug induced homicide

An East Peoria woman was arrested in connection with a drug-induced homicide investigation following a fatal overdose in LeRoy.

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Champaign Park District opens first-ever archery range to public

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A new outdoor activity is aiming to bring people out in the Champaign area. The park district is spreading the word about its first-ever archery range. It's located at Dodds Park near Parkland College. The range is complete with four targets varying in distance as well as...

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