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Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office Victim Assistance Program Golf Outing Exceeds Fundraising Goal for 2024
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE. ABOVE: State’s Attorney, Jacqueline Lacy, First Assistant State’s Attorney, Tom O’Connor, Assistant State’s Attorney, Mike Pawl and Traci Tutton. On July 19, 2024, Vermilion County State’s Attorney, Jacqueline Lacy and the Victim Assistance Program...
Mini-Marathon & Fun Day – Sat. July 27, 10am-2pm / Friendly Town at Lincoln Park
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE. The Danville Police Department, along with OSF Healthcare and members of our community, are hosting a Mini-Marathon and Fun Day promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles for our community’s children!. There will be Disk Golf, Football, Soccer, Bocce Ball, Bags, food trucks,...
City takes action on fire department equipment & golf carts
Danville’s Public Services Committee Tuesday accepted a grant for fire department protective equipment and approved a lease agreement for golf carts. The 48 thousand dollars will be from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. It will cover 90% of the expenses for the replacement of eleven sets of personal protective gear. The grant requires a 10 percent local match, so the city will have to pay 48 hundred dollars.
Danville Aquatic Center’s Seen More than 4,000 Swimmers in First Month
DANVILLE — Since its grand opening, the Danville Aquatic Center at Garfield Park has seen about 4,500 swimmers in over a month’s time. That’s a rough estimate, says Jessica Lively, community wellness manager with the city of Danville’s Public Works Department. Daily attendance varies with the...
City Council Looking to Fine Tune Proposed “Compensation Administrative Guide” for City Salaries
One week after a Danville City Council decision to table a vote on the proposed Compensation Administrative Guide for city salaries, a couple of different angles are being spoken on how much of an adjustment is needed. The main issue provoking the tabling was whether exceptions to the guide would...
A Call to Veterans: Find Out if PACT ACT Brings You More Benefits
ABOVE: VA Illiana Chief of Health Administration Service Maridith Hearnley talks with Veterans during Tuesday’s VETFEST outside Danville Stadium. It was a special time outside Danville Stadium late Tuesday afternoon and evening. Leading up to the Danville Dans game with Illinois Valley, VA Illiana Health Care had VET FEST set up outside the stadium behind home plate. Veterans who served our country can now receive additional coverage for presumptive conditions, thanks to the PACT ACT, which is the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022. This bought about new benefits for injuries from toxic chemicals.
Field Representatives wanted for Urbana Special Census
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — If you’re looking for a part-time job in Urbana, there may be an opportunity for you. The City asked the Census Bureau for a recount. Mayor Diane Marlin said getting help to make that happen is more important now than ever before. The city is losing about $750,000 each year for […]
VA Illiana Connects Veterans with Services, Hosts VetFest at Danville Stadium
DANVILLE, Ill. – Veterans in Vermillion County, Ill. and Warren and Fountain Counties, Ind. will have the opportunity to enroll in VA care and connect with the services they have earned. VA Illiana’s VetFest event will be hosted from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Danville Stadium on July...
Jordan Chapman hired as Paxton Park District’s recreation director
PAXTON – The Paxton Park Board approved the hiring of Jordan Chapman as the Paxton Park District’s recreation director during a special meeting held Monday. Chapman worked for seven years as the director the St. Anne-based Kankakee County Humane Foundation before taking a position as assistant director of unified initiatives for Special Olympics Illinois.
Tom Kacich: Dems have big cash leads in area state legislative contests
Jul. 21—Democrats in the two contested state legislative races in East Central Illinois enjoy large fundraising advantages over their GOP opponents less than four months before Election Day. State Sen. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, has a more than 20-to-1 lead on 52nd District Republican challenger Jeff Brownfield, also of Champaign. Faraci faces his first election since being appointed to replace ...
Public forum discussing Illinois American Water rate increase tonight in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A state body is holding a public forum Tuesday night to discuss the benefits and downsides of a rate increase for water bills for many Champaign-area residents. The largest water utility company in the state, Illinois American Water, filed earlier this year a $152 million request to increase utility rates. Officials […]
Daughter of Danville Lady Tomahawks founder to visit Danville Public Library
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Public Library is holding a book-signing event for Phyllis Adkisson-Smith. Her book, “Black Diamond – Black Gold: The Danville Lady Tomahawks,” talks about the journey behind one of the country’s first all-African American women’s fastpitch softball teams. Adkisson-Smith is the eldest daughter of Wilbur Adkisson, who founded the Danville […]
Champaign County seeking election judges ahead of November
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Clerk & Recorder is calling for poll workers as the presidential election draws nearer. Election judges ensure that polling places remain accessible and run smoothly on Election Day and during early voting. Responsibilities include opening and closing the polls, handling all election materials, giving assistance, checking that only […]
Community Spotlight: Back to the Prairibbean at Riggs
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and the Developmental Services Center (DSC) are teaming up to host “Back to the Prairibbean” — a benefit concert — at Riggs Beer Company in Urbana. Connie Walsh of the Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and Jodie Harmon, DSC Vice President of Development and Communications, […]
Champaign School District approves five new administrative appointments
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign School District announced the approval of five administrative appointments during the school board’s meeting Monday night. All five appointments are for either assistant principal or dean of students positions. The school district provided the following information about each appointee’s background and prior experience: All five appointees will begin their […]
Warrior-Scholar Project provides brainy boot camp to veterans in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s never too late to go back to school. That’s why veterans across Champaign County are meeting up at the Chez Veteran Center throughout this week. They’re expanding their knowledge through a unique program called the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP). It’s a nationwide, free, academic boot camp. WSP lead Christopher Twigg went […]
ACLU of Illinois objects to charging UI protestors with felonies
CHAMPAIGN – The ACLU of Illinois responded on Monday to anti-war protestors being charged with felonies in relation to protests against the Gaza War on the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign campus this year. WCIA reported that two people, both community members and not students, were charged with mob action, a...
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