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Danville High Driver’s-Ed Teacher Puts Brakes on 55-Year Career
DANVILLE — Parents know the patience and time needed to teach their teen safe driving practices. Now imagine the thousands of students who driver’s education instructors teach year after year. But the instructors also have a vehicle with a brake on the passenger side. Danville High School Driver’s...
LISTEN: Village of Forsyth’s Dave Wendt on Byers & Co
July 16, 2024 – Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about their public forums about a proposed marijuana dispensary, their revenue numbers, the health of the mall, summer events, and village projects. Listen to the podcast now!
UPDATE: Search continues for missing 12-year-old in Vermilion River
UPDATE on July 17, 2024 DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities in Danville are still searching for a 12-year-old boy who went missing on Monday while swimming in the Vermilion River. Danville Police, the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Dive Team and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have been searching for the boy since that night. After […]
Some Danville roads closing for flavorful First Fridays event
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is closing some streets on August 2 while the community celebrates a food and fashion-centered First Fridays event. “First Fridays: Taste and Style” will be from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Temple Plaza. As a result, roads will be blocked starting at 3 p.m. that day […]
PHOTOS: Storms sweep Central Illinois overnight
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After severe weather and storm warnings swept across the state overnight, Central Illinois is cleaning up the aftermath. Across several counties, trees and power lines went down with the strong winds and left much to clean up Tuesday morning. We asked our viewers to share what they saw: Champaign County On […]
Northern Illinois Shaken by Early Morning Earthquake
Northern Illinois experienced an unexpected jolt early Monday morning as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region. At precisely 2:53 a.m. local time, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter near Somonauk, a village approximately 64 miles west of Chicago. The early-morning tremor caught residents off guard, awakening many from their sleep.
Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Illinois early this morning. The earthquake occurred a little before 3 a.m. in Southern DeKalb County, near the town of Somonauk. The earthquake was felt in various locations including Winthrop Harbor, Cary, and Yorkville. Heather and Cory were awakened by the quake, initially mistaking it for a storm. Marcia in Winthrop Harbor reported feeling her house shake. A resident in Cary noticed the loud and rumbly noise, distinguishing it from thunder. Dan in Yorkville also felt the earthquake.
Leeward Renewable Energy Brings Clean Energy Jobs To Illinois
Leeward Renewable Energy’s GSG Wind Project built 26 new turbines and recycled 100% of decommissioned wind turbines, adding numerous clean energy jobs in Illinois. The GSG Wind project, which stretches across 3,000 acres near West Brooklyn, Illinois, became commercially operational in 2007. Illinois Representative Darin LaHood recently visited the site to meet with local farmers and discuss the economic benefits of clean wind power.
Illinois Driver Arrested on I-29 for Reckless Driving at 127 mph & Drug Possession
{KXLG – Roberts County, SD} A driver from Illinois was arrested on Interstate 29 near Peever, SD, on July 13th for reckless driving and drug possession, according to the Roberts County Sheriff's Office. A deputy allegedly clocked Fahmida Haque traveling northbound at 127 mph. The deputy locked their radar...
Central Illinois man arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
MONTICELLO, ILL. (WICS) — An Illinois man was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty, according to the Monticello Police Department. On July 14, the Monticello Police Department conducted an animal abuse investigation in a trailer park located at 353 W. Monroe St. A search warrant was obtained and executed. Police...
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
One more very hot and humid day before it turns cooler
(WAND) - There is one more very hot and humid day for Central Illinois before it turns cooler. After highs in the 90s Monday with real feel temperatures of 105°-115°, it'll be hot and humid again this afternoon. Highs will be near 90°. Storms dropping into Central...
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