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2024 election: What to know about voter registration, early voting
The general election season is fully underway with the conclusion of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with voters now looking ahead to the November general election. With the Nov. 5 election just over two months away, the Illinois State Board of Electors has provided voters with a "voting...
Koehler: Local school districts receiving new funding from the state
PEORIA, Ill. – Eighteen area school districts will be receiving nearly $8 million for much needed improvements to classrooms and school buildings. Democratic State Sen. Dave Koehler, of Peoria, says the money is coming from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula, which overhauled the way Illinois funds its K-12 schools.
Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Clark County, Illinois
Martinsville, Il. – An Ann Arbor, Michigan company, C-3 Industries, has opened a marijuana dispensary in Martinsville, Illinois at 3001 North York Street. The dispensary’s operating hours are 9am to 8pm. This is the second dispensary in Martinsville. Officials from the company say Martinsville is in a strategic location to serve southeastern Illinois.
August is Clear the Shelters Month
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – If you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, Saturday, August 24, is a great day to do it. August is Clear the Shelters month and on Saturday there will be a big push to get as many animals adopted as possible. WTWO and Toyota of Terre Haute are partnering with […]
Glas-Col gets recognized by Indiana governor
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local company is among several being recognized by Indiana’s governor for 50+ years of business. Glas-Col is located in Terre Haute and manufactures products used in chemical research in over 30 different countries. Indiana State Senator Greg Goode visited the company on Friday to personally present the company with […]
High Five Fridays: ISU student-athletes start new tradition with local elementary schools
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana State University student-athletes are doing something new this fall to get connected with the community. On Friday, athletes visited Riley Elementary School to help with the school drop-off lines. It's something they plan on doing at various elementary schools across the county on Fridays.
Three individuals taken to hospital after wreck at Rosedale and Grant intersection
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—UPDATE: A two-vehicle personal injury accident in Northern Vigo County has resulted in three individuals being transported to a local Terre Haute hospital. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames, on Friday afternoon, a 2018 Ford Pickup driven by Ricky Peters, age 68, of Terre Haute, was traveling southbound on Rosedale Road […]
CLAY CITY FALL FESTIVAL TO RUN FROM SEPTEMBER 13TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15TH
Residents in Clay City are preparing for their Fall Festival next month. The festival will take place over the weekend of September 13th, 14th, and 15th, kicking off on Friday. Contestants for the titles of Clay City Fall Festival King, Queen, Little King, and Little Queen will begin placing their donation cans by September 3rd, with pickups scheduled for September 13th by 4 PM. The parade lineup starts at 4 PM on Friday along the frontage road by Community Southern Baptist Church, and the parade will commence at 6:30 PM.
Macon Co. Sergeant paying for adoptions from animal shelter this week
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Macon County Animal Control is offering a special deal in hopes to increase the number of dogs adopted this week. Sergeant Ron Atkins of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, who also works as the administrator for Macon County Animal Control, is personally paying for the adoption fees for all dogs adopted […]
After Five Years as Danville Police Chief; Yates Says There are Improvements, Challenges Remain, Never be Satisfied
ABOVE: Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates speaks during Friday morning, August 23rd swearing in of Probationary Officer Jose Munoz. During this past Tuesday evening’s (Aug 20th) Danville City Council meeting, Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates talked about progress that’s been made during his five years as chief. But Yates told us later in the week, following the swearing in of new Probationary Police Officer Jose Munoz; that despite a drop in violent crime or property crime, and despite a significant drop in shots fired incidents, such as 306 in 2020 to 91 in 2023; the job of the Danville Police Force is to never be satisfied.
Testing continues on using bacteria to remove ammonia from Normal drinking water
The Town of Normal is making progress on an experimental project to remove ammonia from town water by using bacteria. The pilot project began about a year ago. Water Department Director John Burkhart said if it works at scale, the town could save some costs on chlorine, adding the EPA requires water producers to have plans in place to deal with ammonia and may eventually regulate it more tightly.
Champaign County’s Preservation and Conservation Association holding garage sale
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Preservation and Conservation Association of Champaign County is holding a garage sale this weekend to sell off some of their inventory. The garage sale will take place both at PACA’s storage building on 1302 Parkland Count on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at their retail store from […]
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