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Applications open for Vermilion County emergency food/shelter funds
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Vermilion County is getting more than $203,000 from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency to go towards emergency food and shelter programs. The funds were made possible through a National Board chaired by FEMA and made up of representatives from United Way Worldwide, American Red Cross, The […]
Change is inevitable
This week we learned that Maize’s Green Street location is officially closed, as the building will be demolished to make way for new development. Don’t worry, though, you can still get your Maize fix at the Station in Downtown Champaign, at the Illini Union location, or from the food truck. We also learned that AM-KO will permanently close in July.
Vermilion County Animal Shelter temporarily closing amid parvo outbreak
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is closing for the next few days as they manage a parvovirus outbreak amongst their dogs. Parvovirus, or parvo, is a highly contagious virus that attacks dogs’ gastrointestinal systems. It can be spread through contact with contaminated feces or surfaces. Puppies and unvaccinated dogs are particularly […]
Work at Black Dog in Urbana drawing attention
URBANA — After some buzz on social media about people coming and going at Black Dog in Urbana, we checked in with co-owner Michael Cochran to see if a reopening might be in the works. "I am happy to hear that people are interested in Black Dog Urbana," he...
Mattoon native Meade Johnson looking for summer reset with Dans
DANVILLE (WCIA) — Meade Johnson is coming back to his central Illinois roots this summer, suiting up for the Danville Dans while looking for a new place to call home. “This is a chance to just reset and play baseball,” Johnson said. And there is no better place to make that happen for the Mattoon […]
C-U crime report, May 26-31, 2024
Each Thursday, courts-beat reporter Samuel Lisec will assemble a bulletin of local criminal activity reported by C-U police. 2700 block of Hunters Pond Run: A man brandished a knife while meeting a girlfriend outside an apartment around 9:38 p.m. on May 31. 1200 block of Alberta Parkway: Officers responded to...
Military aircraft stop in Savoy for training, fuel
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — The skies above Champaign-Urbana have been busy for the last week with military aircraft repeatedly flying over the area. Willard Airport in Savoy has played host for when they land. Airport officials said a C-17 cargo plane made a landing last week. This week, it was F-16 and F-18 fighters. Although […]
Vermilion Co. nature, historic sites opening monthly to visitors
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Nature and historical sites in Vermilion County are giving people a glimpse into the past and a look at the present in their parks this summer. The Vermilion County Conservation District will be opening the first Sunday of every month to visitors at sites like the Pioneer Homestead Cabin and Nature […]
CI Sports: Emone’ Davis continues sprinting forward in life
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Emone’ Davis is continuing to sprint forward in life following being on the track team at the University of Illinois. Coach Davis, sits down with Karidia Shelby for another episode of CI Sports. Follow her at: Emoné Davis (@eplaybyplay) • Instagram photos and videos...
City of Danville puts Public Works equipment up for bid
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is looking to offload some equipment no longer used by its Public Works Department and they are now accepting bids from the public. City officials said sealed bids on equipment must be dropped off at the Public Works office (1155 East Voorhees Street) during business hours — […]
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