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‘One of a kind’ dispensary opens in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The ribbon was cut on a new dispensary in Central Illinois, and this one is “one of a kind.” Seven Point just opened down the road from the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. It’s casting a wide net of possible clientele. The store also sells vinyl records and art. They see […]
Red Lobster abruptly closes in Danville, mayor says
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A restaurant in Danville has suddenly closed its doors. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said in a Facebook post that a manager of the Red Lobster on Vermilion Street reached out to him, saying the restaurant abruptly closed Monday. “I was just notified by one of our local Red Lobster managers […]
Volunteers needed for trash cleanup effort in Danville Saturday
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Vermilion County organization is looking for volunteers this weekend to help beautify the Danville area. Keep Vermilion County Beautiful is the local branch of Keep American Beautiful, which is hosting the Great American Cleanup on Saturday. From 9 a.m. to noon, event organizers will be leading volunteers around Danville to […]
Westville schools placed on soft lockdown Tuesday morning
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Westville School District was placed on a soft lockdown Tuesday morning out of an abundance of caution following an incident nearby involving a potentially armed shoplifter. Officials with the Westville Police Department said that just before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, a man was confronted by staff at the town’s Dollar […]
UPDATE: Danville mayor comments on end of Village Mall auctions
Update at 5 p.m. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said in a statement to the media the city did bid on all three properties for $4.5 million, but the offer was rejected. Despite the rejection, the city is optimistic for the space. “We have been working behind the scenes to ensure the future success of […]
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