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Solar arrays, city hall and crime data; Highlights of Tuesday’s Danville City Council meeting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday night, during which they discussed and voted on several topics. Solar array voted down The City Council voted down a zoning petition that would have authorized a solar array to be constructed on the west side of Danville. The proposed location for […]
Okaw Valley teacher accused of grooming in Shelby Co. arrested on similar charges in Moultrie Co.
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — An Okaw Valley School teacher who was arrested for indecent solicitation of a child and grooming in Shelby County has been arrested in Moultrie County on similar charges after being released from jail. Jason Engler, a 45-year-old middle school teacher, was arrested by the Findlay...
‘I never dreamed it would be this big’: Mahomet gets ready for music festival
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Mahomet is getting ready for one of its biggest events of the year this weekend. But before all the fun starts, organizers say to beware of an online scam. Main street is almost ready for the Mahomet Music Festival. The event has been a staple for decades, but […]
Illinois to play charity exhibition at Ole Miss
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — For a second straight season, Illini Basketball will see a high-major opponent in it’s exhibition schedule. Illinois will play at Ole Miss October 27 starting at 1:00 p.m. CT. in a game that will benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of North Mississippi, which helps advocate for the best interests of abused […]
Mizzou soccer ties Illinois in first road game
The Missouri Tigers soccer team (1-1-1) put their rivalry with the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0-1) on display in a 1-1 draw on Thursday night in Champaign. The Illini opened the scoring in the 73rd minute, as a defensive breakdown allowed Regan Moody to push one past goalkeeper Bella Hollenbach. Mizzou...
Decatur sees unemployment increase over July 2023
August 22, 2024 – According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas for the year ending July 2024, including in Decatur. The not-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of...
St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival set for this Sunday, Aug. 25
The St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 4.p.m. at the Knights of Columbus at 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant, Mo. The festival will include a Labor tug-o-war, cornhole tournament, games for the kids, bounce houses, a...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Numerous local school districts to see money for improvements
(25News Now) - Eighteen school districts in the Heart of Illinois will see nearly $8 million for needed improvements to classrooms and schools. State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) said the money comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
Danville Native, DHS Grad Jose Munoz Sworn In as New Probationary Police Officer
A Danville native who recently returned home has been sworn in as a new Danville Probationary Police Office. Jose Munoz will soon begin training after being sworn in during a Friday morning (Aug 23rd) ceremony at City Hall. Munoz had been working down south in Houston as a locomotive engineer. But upon returning, he wanted to try something different.
Study suggests a big role for grid battery storage as Illinois shutters its coal power plants
A major expansion of battery storage may be the most economical and environmentally beneficial way for Illinois to maintain grid reliability as it phases out fossil fuel generation, a new study finds. The analysis was commissioned by the nonprofit Clean Grid Alliance and solar organizations as state lawmakers consider proposed...
2024 election timeline: Key dates for voter registration, early voting in Illinois
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention comes to a close in Chicago, voters now look to the November presidential election -- with plenty of milestone dates to know ahead of time in Illinois. To prepare voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Illinois State Board of Elections posted a...
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