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Pridefest returning to downtown Danville this June
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Pride Coalition is bringing back Pridefest for its second ever event. The free event will be on June 1 at Danville’s Temple Plaza starting at 1 p.m. It will feature speakers from Vermilion County, vendors, a pet parade, a diaper drive, a performance from DLO Musical Theatre and […]
Central IL manufacturers get slices of $1.7M state grant
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Four small to mid-sized Central Illinois manufacturers received parts of a $1.7 million state grant to encourage growth and innovation. The Made in Illinois Grant Program awarded more than $30,000 each to manufacturers in Champaign, Danville, and Jacksonville. Through Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and […]
Danville Fire hosting community agility test, accepting firefighter applications
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Fire Department is offering the community a chance to either become a firefighter for a few minutes or become a firefighter for a career. The department will be hosting a community engagement event this Saturday in downtown Danville. In addition to meeting firefighters, people can put on turnout gear […]
Danville gets $1.4M grant for home rehab projects
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville received a $1.4 million grant from the State Housing Development Authority. The money will go towards home rehabilitation projects throughout the city. City officials are currently looking for qualified contractors to carry out the project. This will include carpentry, roofing, electrical and more for dilapidated houses. Homeowners […]
Danville Aquatic Center pushes tentative opening to June
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Swimmers will have to wait a little longer for the Danville Aquatic Center to open. After hopes for a late May pool opening, it is now being pushed into June due to an unexpected issue. There was a small leak found when the pool was being filled last week. This issue creates a […]
🚧 Update: I-74 in Vermillion County Reopened Following Clearing Operations
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Indiana. Local travelers can now resume their normal commute as the section of I-74 between N CR 300 W and N CR 100 W, approximately 6 miles west of the Covington area, has been reported clear. The roads had previously experienced disruptions, but the latest update confirms that any obstructions have been removed and traffic should be flowing normally. This announcement is a relief for drivers who frequent this area and should help reduce any travel delays caused by the earlier incident.
Danville starts Matching Grant Program for local Neighborhood Associations
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is launching a Matching Grant Program for registered neighborhood associations within the city. Some neighborhood projects are too small for city governments to prioritize, but big enough that it can be challenging for a neighborhood to address on its own. To amend this, the City of Danville is matching 50% […]
Operation Honor Guard 2024: Veterans of the Hour
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Throughout Operation Honor Guard’s Day of Giving, WCIA 3 featured several veterans from across Central Illinois who continue to serve their communities. Here are 2024’s Veterans of the Hour. Gerry Arnholt, American Legion Post #210 Gerry Arnholt was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent off to Korea. He was up […]
Local clerks discuss how operations went for primary election
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — This year’s primary election in the Wabash Valley had to battle some severe weather. Vermillion County circuit court clerk Tami Lowry said that it impacted them in a big way. “We had four of our precincts lose power, however, they either had generators and backup batteries, so they didn’t end […]
Danville’s VA Illiana dedicates 25-year time capsule
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — VA Illiana Health Care is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding with a special dedication. The health care system dedicated a time capsule on Wednesday. Containing photos, papers and other objects representing the 2024 staff, the capsule will be sealed for 25 years until 2049, when VA Illiana turns 150. […]
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