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$250K coming to disadvantaged small businesses in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A quarter-million dollars is coming to Danville. The money will help entrepreneurs become better and smarter with how they run their businesses. It’s from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The project is called Small Business Advantage. It’s a partnership between the City and the Trep School. It will provide […]
Five railroad crossings closing for maintenance in Danville next week
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Five railroad crossings in Danville are going to be completely closed to traffic next week for track maintenance. The City of Danville said Norfolk Southern will be closing the crossings starting Monday, with each closure expected to last up to two days. The crossings being closed are on Martin, Pries, South, […]
Pregnant Deer Shows Bobcat Who’s Boss on Maine Trail Cam
Christa Smith shared footage from a trail cam on the MAINE Wildlife Facebook Group showing a deer with absolutely no fear of a bobcat. Turns out, the doe is likely pregnant, and she chases the bobcat away for daring to come near her. “Can’t believe this was on the trail...
Three people struck in Danville shooting, no suspect in custody
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Three people were hit by gunfire at a large gathering in Danville early Saturday morning. No suspect is currently in custody. Danville Police Officers arrived to the 600 block of N. Griffin Street around 4:30 a.m. Saturday after hearing shots fired in the area. They...
Westville baseball wins first regional title since 1993
TOLONO — Westville's baseball team did something it hadn't done since 1993 on Saturday morning. Joe Brazas — now Westville's coach — was a sophomore on that 1993 team, which was the last squad in program history to win a regional title before the third-seeded Tigers defeated second-seeded Unity 7-2 with a Class 2A plaque on the line.
Danville community gives back to Operation Honor Guard
DANVILLE, lll. (WCIA) — Veterans in Danville and neighboring communities came together at one of six collection spots for a good cause. Wednesday marked another year of the Operation Honor Guard’s Day of Giving. “We’re out here to help benefit all the Honor Guards in this area,” said Gerry Arnold of Danville’s American Legion Post #210. […]
Community colleges offer clean energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America
DANVILLE, Illinois (AP) — On the south side of Chicago, students learn to work on Rivian electric pickup trucks and SUVs through a new technician program at Olive-Harvey College. About 150 miles (240 kilometers) south, students at Danville Area Community College in Illinois are taught to troubleshoot massive wind...
Volunteer sign-ups open for Balloons over Vermilion
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Balloons over Vermilion is now accepting volunteer applications for its 2024 event. The annual hot air balloon festival will be held July 12 and 13 this year at the Vermilion Regional Airport in Danville. Along with mass flyouts, nightly balloon glows and tethered balloon rides, there will be a kids zone, […]
Danville launches grant program to bring art downtown
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is launching “Arts in Alleys,” a matching grant program that collaborates with property owners to bring inspiring murals, sculptures, light displays and more to downtown alleyways. The program is funded through grant funds and private donations, as well as in partnership with the Arts in Alleys Program […]
Mayor addresses abrupt closure of Danville Red Lobster
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. addressed the abrupt closure of the city's Red Lobster restaurant. The restaurant was closed by the parent company, and all crew members were laid off immediately, Mayor Williams said. Red Lobster has operated in Danville for the past 31 years. "This...
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 […]
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