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Movie Theater Part of New Village Mall Owner’s Plans
DANVILLE — A sit-down restaurant and the return of a movie theater are included in plans pitched by the new owner of Village Mall. The city announced on Friday night that Jimmy Virk has acquired two of the three parcels of the 35-acre property and that current tenants — County Market, Ross Dress for Less, Dunham’s, Pet Supplies Plus, Bath and Body Works, JoAnn’s, Citi Trends, Hibbett Sports and Danville Community College Barber School — intend to stay put.
Bobby Pierce Wins First Prairie Dirt Classic With Iconic Last-Lap Pass
FAIRBURY, IL (July 27, 2024) – The years of questioning Bobby Pierce’s ability to win the Prairie Dirt Classic were laid to rest on Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway. With a miraculous performance from the rear of the field two times, Bobby Pierce claimed triumph for his fifth-straight Feature win with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models at a crown jewel he’s been itching to win since his first attempt in 2011.
10 years later, Danville native still making most of star turn in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’
DANVILLE — Through many struggles and a lot of ups and downs in his acting career, Ned Luke said he’s remained “Danville tough” — and that enabled him to land a main-character role in one of the biggest video-game franchises of all time. The 65-year-old...
Michael Long takes Prairie Dirt Classic Modified win at Fairbury Speedway!
Feature (40 Laps): 1. 18L-Michael Long[2]; 2. 22-Josh Harris[3]; 3. 45-Kyle Hammer[11]; 4. 77-Ray Bollinger[1]; 5. 24Z-Zeke McKenzie[20]; 6. 10Y-Trent Young[4]; 7. 99-Hunt Gossum[15]; 8. 21A-Nick Allen[14]; 9. 8A-Austin Holcombe[9]; 10. 89-Austin Friedman[18]; 11. 28M-Frank Marshall[6]; 12. 14L-Dalton Lane[21]; 13. 5-Steven Brooks[22]; 14. 5S-Owen Steinkoenig[12]; 15. 54-Zachary Hawk[24]; 16. 777-Trevor Neville[5]; 17. C40-Mike Chasteen Jr[16]; 18. 96M-Mike McKinney[7]; 19. 1D-Dean Hoffman[8]; 20. 37-Michael Ledford[17]; 21. 67-Austin Seets[13]; 22. 18S-Jarrett Stryker[19]; 23. 24H-Mike Harrison[10]; 24. 32-Mason Duncan[23]
How recent girls basketball success creates an expanded 'best of' list for Washington
SOUTH BEND — When it comes to South Bend Washington High School athletics since 2000, it's hard not to think of the girls basketball program first. The Panthers have been one of the premier programs in the state of Indiana the last 25 years. They’ve reached the state championship game six times (2006-09, 2021-22), winning a Class 4A title in 2007 and Class 3A crown in 2022. In that span, they’ve also won 10 sectional, seven regional...
Lilly King scores third place during 100m Women’s Breaststroke semifinal
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville native Lilly King gets third during the Women’s 100m Breaststroke semifinal match; qualifying for Olympic finals. Early Sunday morning, qualified for the semifinals after outracing other top athletes. Later in the day, she went on to secure her spot in the finals which is scheduled for Monday at 2:25 p.m.. […]
Downed power line safety tips
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – If you see a downed power line, move away from it and anything touching it. The ground around power lines – up to 30 feet away, 35 even – may be energized. You cannot tell whether or not a power line is energized...
Illinois Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Heat Indexes of 112 Degrees
Lincoln, IL – Illinois residents should prepare for a week of severe weather as occasional thunderstorms and extreme heat are expected to hit the region. The National Weather Service Central Illinois reports that strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, especially on Monday afternoon and evening, as well as Tuesday night.
Study shows certain Illinois hospitals provide below average levels of charity care
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that 340B hospitals in Illinois and around the country are abusing a federal drug pricing program. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help struggling, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable patients access more affordable medications. Under the program, drug manufacturers provide discounted medications to qualifying […]
Eastern Missouri and Kentucky Forecast: Scattered Storms, Dangerous Heat Ahead
Paducah, KY – Eastern Missouri and Kentucky residents are preparing for a week of extreme weather as scattered showers and thunderstorms will give way to oppressive heat. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, forecasts showers and thunderstorms from Sunday through Monday, with a lower chance of rain persisting through the rest of the week.
Movie theater part of new Village Mall owner's plans
Jul. 27—DANVILLE — A sit-down restaurant and the return of a movie theater are included in plans pitched by the new owner of Village Mall. The city announced on Friday night that Jimmy Virk has acquired two of the three parcels of the 35-acre property and that current tenants — County Market, Ross Dress for Less, Dunham's, Pet Supplies Plus, Bath and Body Works, JoAnn's, Citi Trends, Hibbett ...
Fairbury Results: July 27, 2024 ($50k – Prairie Dirt Classic)
World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers raced for $50,000 at Fairbury Speedway. World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers have unloaded in Fairbury, Illinois in search of a $50,000 payout. The 1/4-mile bullring of Fairbury Speedway is set to host the famed Prairie Dirt Classic. View Fairbury results below.
Motorcyclist killed after crash on I-69 in Greene County identified as sheriff’s deputy
UPDATE: The man who died in a Saturday night motorcycle crash in eastern Greene County was identified as Lawrence County sheriff’s deputy Brenten Trueblood. BLOOMFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — A motorcyclist died after a crash Saturday night in eastern Greene County, authorities say. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash […]
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
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