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Rantoul Village Administrator says he was relieved from his position

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Village of Rantoul’s administrator said he has been relieved from his position. Tuesday afternoon, Scott Eisenhauer told WCIA he was “relieved of [his] duties without reason or explanation given.” Eisenhauer previously served as the Mayor of Danville before becoming Rantoul’s administrator in 2018. In June of 2023, he was briefly […]

Rantoul, IL · 3d

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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 · 2d
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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 8d
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Commission considering purchase of shuttered nursing home near Paxton

PAXTON — Members of the Ford County Public Building Commission took a tour of a former nursing home on the outskirts of Paxton on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to see if the long-shuttered facility might be suitable for future county use. The 37,573-square-foot building, located on a 317,117-square-foot lot at...

Paxton, IL · 2d
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Misspelled street sign in Danville fixed

DANVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A street sign that was misspelled in Danville has now been fixed. We have all made typos in our lives. But usually that typo is not on display for the whole town to see. Danville residents were quick to speak out after a newly installed street...

Danville, IL · 13h

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Champaign Co. Drug Court graduates celebrate new beginnings

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – According to the American Addiction Centers, more than 40 million people battled a substance use disorder in 2024. On Wednesday in Champaign County, families and friends celebrated graduates of a program designed for people looking to turn their lives around.   Joseph Calvert, one of the Champaign County Drug Court graduates, […]

Champaign County, IL · 1d

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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Rantoul voters give stamp of approval on cannabis dispensaries, at-large voting

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Unofficial election results show that voters in Rantoul appear to have approved two separate questions in the 2026 Midterm Election. The first was concerning whether or not the village should eliminate district representation, while the second asked community members if the village should lift a ban on marijuana dispensaries. In July, […]

Rantoul, IL · 1d

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Will County, IL Visitors Can Now Explore Historic Iron Works by Phone

Visitors can explore 12 historic stops along a 1.25-mile trail using a free-to-access audio tour.

Will County, IL · 4d

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Paxton Solar Farm Deal Will Grow Hay, Power Homes And Pad City Tax Rolls

A community solar project planned for Baltimore Drive in Paxton has cleared a major hurdle, with the city council approving an annexation agreement that brings the site into city limits and sets up what developers describe as a dual-use farm: solar panels generating electricity while hay grows between and beneath the rows. The 4.95-MW AC facility is being developed by Lightstar Renewables in partnership with the City of Paxton, and the company says it could save local subscribers roughly 10% on their electricity costs.

Paxton, IL · 3d

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City okays agreement with PC

The City of Fairbury has approved an annexation agreement with the Prairie Central school district. The agreement is to annex property where the new elementary school is going into the city limits. This was authorized during Wednesday’s regular Fairbury City Council meeting with Alderman Bill Schmidgall making the motion.

Fairbury, IL · 1d

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Harry Potter fans encouraged to head to Danville Friday for evening of witchcraft and wizardry

DANVILLE — Expect street closures in Danville Friday as part of the city’s downtown transforms into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The city is holding Potterfest from 5:00-8:00 p.m. as part of its First Fridays community event series. Attendees can follow clues on a a map throughout downtown to complete a scavenger hunt and compete for the grand prize.

Danville, IL · 1d

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General Election: McLean County Referendum results

McLean County residents voted on several referendums concerning school board representation, state divestment policies, and fire protection district tax rates during the general election.

Mclean County, IL · 3d

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Republicans Take Vermilion Co Sheriff’s Race with Thompson Win; Schweizer vs Roberson too Close to Call

ABOVE: Republicans Brandun Schweizer (IL House 104th Dist) and John Thompson (Vermilion Co Sheriff) during Vermilion Co GOP Watch Party at David S Palmer Arena. On an Election Night that had Democrats celebrating coast to coast, the Republican Party had something to celebrate in Vermilion County, with John Thompson’s win in the Sheriff’s race. But the race between GOP incumbent Brandun Schweizer and Democratic challenger Mary Catherine Roberson was too close to call, with Schweizer’s early lead of about 2,000 votes having been cut down to 35 when Champaign County votes began flowing in. CIMG was told after midnight that more votes would be counted my Wednesday morning.

Vermilion County, IL · 3d

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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Ammons defeats Smith for seventh consecutive term in Illinois 103rd District

Update on Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Carol Ammons will remain the Champaign State Rep. for Illinois’ 103rd District, a position she’s held since 2015. These unofficial results show that Ammons, the incumbent representative, defeated candidate Keith Smith with 88.72% of the vote.  CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Incumbent Champaign […]

Champaign, IL · 3d

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Council: New Firefighter Deal Reaches Finish Line; Logan Cronk Introduces Proposed Home Grown Initiative for Places to Live

After about a 15 minute “closed session” at the end of Wednesday (Nov 4) evening’s Danville City Council meeting, the Council voted 12 to 1 to approve a new four year collective bargaining deal with Danville Firefighters Local 429. Alderman Tom Hightower was not present; and Alderman Doug Ahrens voted “no,” after expressing concern about rising personnel costs during earlier discussion on the city’s proposed new budget.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Joshua Crockett defeats McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, becoming first countywide Democrat in four decades

For the first time in 44 years, a Democrat will hold countywide elected office in McLean County. Democrat Joshua Crockett defeated incumbent Republican Kathy Michael on Tuesday as she sought a fifth term as McLean County clerk. With all but a handful of precincts left to count, McLean County Democratic...

Mclean County, IL · 3d

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Understanding the indictment against Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons

A federal grand jury in July indicted Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, on felony charges that include wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Both have pleaded not guilty. As of Nov. 4, 2026, Carol and Aaron Ammons...

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Healthcare leader worries many in McLean County could lose Medicaid coverage next year

A local healthcare leader is sounding the alarm about planned changes to work requirements for Medicaid slated to take place in January. Following Tuesday's midterm election win, Gov. JB Pritzker is joining him, calling on the next Congress "to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans" who may be in danger of losing that medical safety net.

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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Central IL superintendents focus on future plans after some referendums pass, others fail

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As election results continue to trickle in, we are checking in on school district referendums in Central Illinois. Three of them have passed, and one of them failed, unofficial results show. The referendums were regarding school districts of Champaign, Teutopolis, Thomasboro and Mahomet-Seymour. WCIA followed up with school officials and families […]

Champaign, IL · 1d