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New Danville Mall Owner Looking Forward to ‘Bringing Life Back’ to Mall
DANVILLE — If new Village Mall owner Jimmy Virk has his way, the mall won’t continue to be a sad, largely empty building for local residents. Virk is planning for it to come back as a new-look, vibrant, community gathering place that residents will be excited about. According...
Danville Special Education Students Receive Hands-On Experience at New Coffee Trailer
DANVILLE — Whether Danville school district teachers and staff wanted warm coffee or a cool lemonade as part of their first day back from summer break Monday, students at the Viking Perks and Bistro Coffee Shop trailer had them covered. “It’s been good,” adult special-education student Victoria Stark said...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Storms in the forecast for today and tonight—Possibility of severe storms this afternoon and tonight
We have multiple changes of storms and the possibility of severe storms over the area for today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms–mainly before 1 pm–with a high today 0f 84. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 70. The...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Peru And Oglesby Locations Offering Some Of The Cheapest Gas In Illinois
Don't look now but the Illinois Valley has some of the cheapest gas in all of Illinois. According to GasBuddy.com, $3.19 gas in Peru is the second cheapest number in the state, behind only $3.18 for unleaded in Rockford. You can also find gas for $3.26 elsewhere in Peru and $3.27 in Oglesby.
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Southern Illinois Food Security Summit to Tackle Hunger and Nutrition Access
The fourth annual Southern Illinois Food Security Summit aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity in rural communities throughout the region. The event will bring together food pantries, schools, healthcare providers, farmers, businesses, religious organizations, and community members dedicated to improving healthy food access and nutrition security. This...
Illinois man sentenced to prison for dealing meth in Posey County
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — An Illinois man will serve prison time for selling meth in southern Indiana. The Posey County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday that 46-year-old Michael Anthony Turpin of Albion was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing meth. Prosecutors say Turpin admitted...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Jayoo Da Boss: Family Representative
If you haven’t seen Jayoo Da Boss perform live, you probably haven’t been to Cypher Saturdays at Canopy Club very much over the past couple of years. Ever since the monthly series re-launched post-covid in January of 2022, Da Boss (Justan Reynolds) has been a regular staple, building and growing all the time with “The Family.”
Visit Sustainable Student Farm’s stand outside Illini Union on Thursdays
Every Thursday, the Sustainable Student Farm at the University of Illinois has a stand set up on the south side of Illini Union by the Main Quad. From 11 to 4 p.m. every Thursday between late May and end of October, there’s another opportunity besides Champaign Market and Urbana’s Market at the Square to support sustainably produced food and the SSF who is doing the work. Here’s a recent Instagram Reel posted by Illini Union which showcases a bit of the stand.
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