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Vermilion County Board Chairman Steve Miller Obtains Approval of New Animal Control Facility

Chairman Steve Miller of the Vermilion County Board obtained approval for a new Animal Control Facility to be built adjacent to the current building. Miller, along with Ryan Goodner the Director of the Facility, visited many newer facilities searching for the right model for Vermilion County going into the future. In tazewell County they found the right model. The cost is estimated to be in the 4 million dollar range and the Julius Hegeler Foundation will donate 2.5 million dollars of that cost. The new facility was a long term goal of Chairman Miller and he hopes to see ground cleared soon that will be the new location for the facility.

Vermilion County, IL · 1d
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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 · 22h
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Bret Bielema, Illinois looking to shock the world vs. undefeated UCLA

For the first time since the early 1990s the Illinois Fighting Illini are bowl eligible for a third straight season, but they’re hoping to achieve a much bigger feat this week. The Illini, who have won four straight games and are now at 6-3 on the season after beating...

Champaign, IL · 1d
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Better save room for dessert at Farren’s

Farren’s first opened way back in 2000 as a green Randolph Street burger basement pub. I know I’m not the only one who remembers standing along the ramp waiting for a table to eat Farren’s famous burgers and followed the restaurant’s eats when Farren’s moved in 2019 to the old Radio Maria (now Blue Ethiopian). That was quite the glow up, but last year’s scootch down Walnut Street to the current University Avenue corner was the final flourish. Farren’s new location is the entire first floor of the historic Inman.

Champaign, IL · 1d
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Illinois is going bowling — but the Illini have bigger goals ahead

The Illini made some history already. Collin Dixon made history Friday night, and Illinois kept its winning streak alive. Dixon caught two touchdown passes against Nebraska to set a new single-season program record with 12 receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Illini defense made several crucial stops down the stretch to secure a 16-13 victory, Illinois’ fourth consecutive win and its third straight season of bowl eligibility.

Champaign, IL · 13h

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Champaign Considers $500K Shelter Plan

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— As temperatures begin to drop, the city of Champaign is considering spending roughly $500,000 to help people experiencing homelessness find shelter this winter. For Thor Solars, who is currently sleeping in a park, that help could make all the difference. "It can happen to anybody, you...

Champaign, IL · 14h

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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 · 3h

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Coldest Air of the Season Brings Saturday Morning Wind Chills in the Teens and 20s to Illinois Including Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria

ILLINOIS — The coldest air of the season so far is set to arrive in Illinois this weekend, though it will only stick around for a short time. Temperatures on Saturday morning are expected to start in the 20s and 30s across the state. Combined with a steady breeze, wind chills will make it feel like the teens and 20s for anyone heading out early in the day.

Illinois · 1d

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Live at St. Joseph Village Board, Nov. 10, 2026

I am here so you don’t have to be. They are appointing two new trustees tonight. Matt Wolfersberger and Art Rapp are resigning. Wolfersberger’s replacement is Mark King. King has spent 38 years in Automotive, Aero Space and Property Management with fourteen years in engineering with the remainder in Operations Management.

St Joseph, IL · 1d

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New hiking, biking opportunities available at Fox Ridge State Park

NEAR CHARLESTON, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A newly resurfaced hiking and biking trail is now open at Fox Ridge State Park near Charleston. The project gives visitors more recreational opportunities within the park and supports the long-term effort to develop a regional trail connection between Charleston and Fox Ridge State Park.

Charleston, IL · 1d

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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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ABE Sushi is now open on University Avenue

ABE Sushi is now open in Champaign. The University Avenue restaurant serves a menu of sushi, sashimi, party trays, appetizers, ramen, salads, bento boxes, and more. To pair with the food, ABE serves Japanese sodas, ginger ale, Coke products, $3 beer, and $7 sake. Previously, this Champaign space was Yatai....

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Illinois Volleyball Inks Three on 2026 National Signing Day

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois head coach Chris Tamas announced on Wednesday three additions to the Fighting Illini's 2026 signing class. Mia Lamberti, Cika Saolotoga-Talaga, and Sofia Simic signed Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreements and are all set to join the Orange and Blue in January. "I am very excited...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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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 · 19h

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Opinion | Sweating through the semester: Air-conditioning should not be a lottery

There’s nothing like walking into your $15,000 dorm room after a long day of classes and being met with heat comparable to that of a sauna. For the past two months, this has been the sad reality for students living in non-air-conditioned dorms here at the University. Currently, Illinois...

Champaign, IL · 19h

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Champaign invests $1M in violence prevention

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The Champaign City Council has approved more than $1 million in funding for seven organizations working to prevent gun violence, as city leaders raise concerns about more teenagers becoming involved in gun-related crimes. The funding is about $178,000 less than last year, but city officials...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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City of Danville Announces Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Upcoming Holidays

Danville, November 9, 2026 – With the holiday season approaching, residents should note the following change to the solid waste collection schedule. Toter collection will be delayed by one day for residents whose regular collection day falls on Wednesday or Thursday during Veterans Day week. Collection scheduled for Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, will take place on Thursday, November 12. Collection scheduled for Thursday, November 12, will take place on Friday, November 13.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Champaign County’s data center ordinance will stop at city limits, officials say

Champaign County’s upcoming data center ordinance won’t stop centers from being built in Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet or any other city or village. It will apply only to unincorporated land, county officials told about 50 residents at an Oct. 15 meeting. “The county does not have any authority to...

Champaign County, IL · 1d

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New Garden Hills neighborhood association, new leadership, new goals

Samuel Smith was laying in bed one night, and heard gun shots fired at the bowling alley one block away from his house in the Garden Hills neighborhood. “The next day I called the city and said I’d like to find a way to get more involved,” he said in an interview with CU-CitizenAccess.org.

Champaign, IL · 23h

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Danville Police Department Offering Auxiliary Police Officer Class

The Danville Police Department is having their first Auxiliary Police Officer Class in a couple years. Catching up recently with Police Chief Christopher Yates after the Veterans Day ceremony, he told CIMG that they just had a retirement from the Auxiliary Police, they’re down to around a dozen officers, and it would be great to have more join the team; as they are always a big help.

Danville, IL · 20h