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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 […]
Just Askin' | Where to go to farmers markets?
Where are the farmers markets around East Central Illinois?. Even though it’s pretty early to be harvesting many locally grown fruits and veggies, farmers market season starts in full force in May. This is a two-for-one Just Askin’, though, with this bonus question for the English teachers in your...
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 […]
HS scoreboard (5-18-24)
WCIA — Highlights and scores from high school sports on Saturday including regional final baseball wins from Westville and Maroa-Forsyth, along with video of St. Joseph-Ogden’s softball regional title over rival Unity. BASEBALL Class 1A Arcola Regional Final Arcola 9, Salt Fork 2 Class 1A Armstrong Regional Final Armstrong-Potomac 5, St. Anne 0 Class 1A […]
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 […]
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. […]
Danville Police investigating weekend triple shooting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting over the weekend that left three people hurt. Department officials said the shooting happened in the area of Griffin and Williams Street early Saturday morning. It was determined that a “large gathering” was assembled there around 4:30 a.m. and shots were fired, hurting […]
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, […]
Armstrong baseball faces three strong opponents
Armstrong baseball Falcons fell short of victory in three games last week, each was a matchup that came down to a few bats. Armstrong opened last week with an 8-6 conference loss to Osseo on May 14. It was Osseo’s sixth win in their last 10 games, coming amid an impressive season that has seen the Orioles compete for the Northwest Suburban Conference’s top spots. AJ Kuebelbeck had two doubles, two RBI and two runs against the Orioles. Jack Welters also stacked up stats, hitting...
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.
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, […]
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