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Pack Your Bags For This Illinois Town Where $1,200 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There are towns in Illinois that want you to find them, and then there’s Danville, which has been perfectly fine whether you showed up or not. That kind of quiet confidence is either deeply off-putting or deeply attractive, and if you’re reading this, it’s probably the latter.

Danville, IL · 8d
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Vermilion County Board proceeds with new animal shelter, reaches settlement with former director

DANVILLE — The Vermilion County Board took its next step Tuesday night in constructing a new county animal shelter, in addition to approving an undisclosed settlement with its former director. A groundbreaking could occur by late spring on a new shelter behind the current one at 14775 Catlin-Tilton Road....

Vermilion County, IL · 22h

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County Board Violates Open Meetings Act- Approves Settlement Without Public Recital

The Vermilion County Board approved a “settlement agreement” Tuesday night. On the Agenda the item was number 13- “Action on Proposed Settlement Agreement for Napier v. Vermilion County, EEOC Charge No. 440-06386.” No supporting documentation was given to the public or media. Prior to the item being called for a vote, Chair Steven Miller excused himself as he did not intend to stay for the balance of the meeting. The Vice Chair took over and then moved to go into closed session and asking the public and several employees of the County to step out. After a very lengthy discussion behind closed doors, the public meeting was reconvened. The Vice Chair read the item number 13 verbatim as written and a vote was taken without discussion or explanation to the public about what item 13 concerned. Even after the vote, the Vice Chair said he could not comment and the assistant state’s attorney present for the meeting waived me away when I attempted to question this procedure. Both the Illinois courts and the Attorney General Public Access Counselor have long held that before a vote is taken there must be a public recital to summarize the matter for the public. While sometime the degree of detail can be debatable, giving no information whatsoever is a clear violation of the Open Meetings Act. There was no summary of what the settlement contained, any cost or payment, and the issue involved that caused a settlement. The vote to approve was contested and the public and media were left in the dark.

Vermilion County, IL · 1d
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I-57, I-74 interchange expected to reopen as holiday season approaches

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Interstate 57 and 74 interchange reconstruction is coming close to being finished, and officials said all lanes of I-74 could be fully open as early as this Friday. The project broke ground in 2021, but officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation said they are nearing the finish line. Jason […]

Champaign County, IL · 15h

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Danville Committee Mtg: Double Good News on Quaker-Heatcraft Site; State IDA Program Provides Additional $155,000 for Home Rehab Program

With the news Tuesday (Nov 10) that Danville is receiving a $4 million Regional Site Readiness Grant from the state, Danville Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk said during Tuesday evening’s City Council Public Works Committee meeting that alleviating the flood problem out at the Quaker-Heatcraft site on East Voorhees is exactly what it will be used for.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Boil order issued for entire Village of Loda

LODA, Ill. (WCIA) — The entire Village of Loda is under a boil order “until further notice,” according to the Iroquois County Public Health Department. Just before 3:30 p.m., the health department announced on social media that the boil order was caused by a loss of pressure. It is unclear at this time how long […]

Loda, IL · 16h

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Danville, IL Gets $4M to Revive Former Quaker Oats Site

Danville, IL – A major industrial redevelopment project in east-central Illinois is receiving a $4 million state investment announced Tuesday, potentially opening the door to new manufacturing facilities, business development and future jobs in Danville and surrounding Vermilion County.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Paxton’s public-works crews receive council’s praise, go-ahead to buy new trucks

PAXTON — Paxton’s public-works crews received the city council’s go-ahead to buy two new trucks — to go along with some praise from the mayor and aldermen — during the council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Via a unanimous vote, the council authorized...

Paxton, IL · 1d

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Community Spotlight: Faith Church Holiday Bazaar

FAIRMOUNT, Ill. (WCIA) — Faith Church in Fairmount is kicking off the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Bazaar. Organizers Leanna Bolden and Quinn Rademacher came on The Morning Show to preview the event, which will have 47 vendors selling everything from baked goods to woodworking, 3D printing, art and more. They said the […]

Fairmount, IL · 16h

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Aiming to break the cycle of homelessness, Urbana’s Hope Village will welcome residents soon

URBANA — A new community of small homes in Urbana — designed for people who are chronically homeless with complex medical needs — plans to welcome its first residents later this month. With 24 one-bedroom homes located in north Urbana just south of I-74, Hope Village aims...

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

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Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Planning Ahead for the Holiday Season

While you prepare your Thanksgiving menu, you can start to shift into overall holiday spirit (however you choose) this weekend. Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Well, C-U families… it is holiday time. Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving already, others...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Illinois Quick Hits: Taxpayers to spend $4M on former Quaker Oats site

(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers will be spending $4 million to support site readiness at the former Quaker Oats factory in Danville that closed in 2024 and put about 500 employees out of work. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the Regional Site Readiness Program award on Tuesday. The grant is part of Pritzker’s $500 million site readiness initiative for fiscal year 2026. Chicago school board candidate declares victory A school board candidate endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union declared victory one week after Election Day. Jason Dónes released a statement on Tuesday saying his margin of victory widened to over 600 votes. “We intend to take the grassroots power we have built and continue organizing until we tax the rich, fully fund our neighborhood schools, and make sure our students, families, educators and staff get the schools our communities deserve,” Dónes said in the statement. CTU-backed candidates fell one seat short of a majority on the 21-seat Chicago Board of Education. Gas prices slide The price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has dropped more than a quarter in the last week. According to AAA, the average

Illinois · 1d

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City to spend $1.3M on design engineering for sewer plant upgrades

PAXTON — The Paxton City Council agreed Tuesday, Nov. 10, to enlist the Clark Dietz engineering firm for an estimated $1.3 million fee to develop construction plans for upgrades to the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant and to apply for a low-interest loan through the State Revolving Fund to help pay for the more than $20 million in needed work.

Paxton, IL · 1d

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PBL schools’ proposed tax levy shows increase in both amount, rate

PAXTON — The Paxton-Buckley-Loda school board on Wednesday, Nov. 11, approved a proposed version of the school district’s property tax levy for 2026 and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, prior to approval of a final version. Without including $2.18 million to be levied...

Paxton, IL · 21h

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Festival of Trees Begins Saturday, November 14th; Danville Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble to Play at 6:30 PM

When Festival of Trees opens up this coming Saturday, a first time attraction for this traditional event will take place on opening day. A performance is scheduled by the Danville Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble. DSO Music Director Matthew Sheppard told CIMG that “we are really looking forward to this. We...

Danville, IL · 1d

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Danville Meijer Presents $10,000 Check to Mission K9 Warrior

On a day when $5,000 and $10,000 checks were being presented to non-profit organizations by Meijer stores all over Illinois, the Danville Meijer donated $10,000 to Mission K9 Warrior. At 10 AM Tuesday (Nov 10) morning, the donation became official. K9 Warrior president and founder Dave Hughes, who has seen his idea for helping Veterans grow to 50 trained dogs personally assigned to Veterans over the last decade; reminded CIMG that a donation like this, which can cover half the cost for a newly trained dog, is a wonderful gift. He reminded everyone that these dogs are protectors for Veterans; everything from waking them up from nightmares, to helping relax while out and about in public.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Liberty Village Celebrating 20 Year Anniversary of Bounce Back Rehabilitation Program; Thurs Nov 12th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Liberty Village at 3222 Independence Drive in Danville, just off Liberty Lane heading east from North Vermilion; has a special celebration planned for Thursday evening (Nov 12). From 5:30 to 7:30 PM they’ll be marking the 20 year anniversary of their Bounce Back Rehabilitation Program. Liberty Village Director of...

Danville, IL · 1d

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Opening of Festival of Trees this Weekend includes “Family Fun Day” Sunday, Nov 15th

The following information is from festivaloftreesdanville.com. Family Fun Day at the Festival is next Sunday, November 15! Make it an afternoon to remember with crafts, balloons, and PICKLES!. Nicholas Geigle from GG Magic & Balloons will be on the arena floor making balloon art from 12-6pm, and it’s also Pickle...

Danville, IL · 19h

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Public Hearing for District 118 Tax Levy Set for 5:30 PM at Start of Wed Nov 18th Meeting

The Danville District 118 School Board will be holding a Public Hearing on their proposed Tax Levy increase at 5:30 PM at the Wednesday, November 18th meeting; at the Dr. David L. Fields Administrative Service Center, 110 East Williams Street, in Danville. The meeting will be called to order in...

Danville, IL · 19h