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Danville students find new opportunities in AVID program
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Students at Mark Denman Elementary school in Danville got to take part in career day Friday. It’s part of their AVID program to help kids find more opportunities. It’s college and career Advancement Via Individual Determination Day also known as AVID Day. And Mark Denman Elementary School’s motto is empowering students […]
Danville Quaker Oats workers greenlight new severance package
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Former Quaker Oats union employees in Danville recently voted on a new severance package. More than 400 employees attended the meeting. 98.2% of those former workers voted yes for the new benefits. Former employee Darrin Maloney said the new package was way better than the one before. “Anywhere from six months […]
Popular St. Joseph restaurant catches fire
ST JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — A popular restaurant caught fire in St. Joseph Thursday night. Around 8:30 p.m. at the Ribcage, located at the corner of North Main and East Warren Streets, spectators lined up outside to watch firefighters extinguish the flames, trying to save the restaurant. One witness at the restaurant said the fire […]
Danville Fire Dept. faces more than 30 fires in one month
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Fire Department said they’ve been experiencing an unusual number of fires lately. Last month, they had nearly 34 incidents. Fire Chief Aaron Marcott said there have been a high number of blighted homes on fire. The department is asking the community to keep an eye out for danger and […]
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