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Armstrong boys lacrosse finds success through change
Armstrong boys lacrosse picked up one win last week amid a strong second leg of the season for the Falcons, beating Elk River/Zimmerman on May 6, before falling to Orono on May 9. Armstrong entered last week amid a positive season with a share of difficult results. Two strong runs at the start of the season and in more recent weeks sandwiched a difficult run of three losses from April 17 to 24 against Maple Grove, Wayzata, and Rogers. ...
St. Joseph-Ogden baseball using tough schedule to prepare for postseason
St. Joseph-Ogden, Ill. (WAND) -- The St Joseph-Ogden Spartans left the post season in the first round and are using that has a motivator. And its worked they currently have 30 wins and just 4 losses. They team said they accredit their year after year success to the tough regular...
Danville Police, Vermilion Co. Sheriff to honor 3 fallen officers
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police and Vermilion County Sheriff’s Departments will pay tribute to their fallen officers and deputies this week as part of National Police Week. The departments will host their annual memorial service on Thursday to honor three officers and deputies — August Lind (EOW April 10, 1908), David Farnsworth (EOW […]
Parkland softball, baseball win postseason games to advance
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — The Parkland College softball and baseball teams both won postseason games on their respective home fields Friday. The softball team is just one win away from advancing to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament after going 2-0 with victories against Spoon River 3-2 and Danville Area Community College 7-5 in 9 innings. […]
Armstrong boys lacrosse finds success through change
Armstrong boys lacrosse picked up one win last week amid a strong second leg of the season for the Falcons, beating Elk River/Zimmerman on May 6, before falling to Orono on May 9. Armstrong entered last week amid a positive season with a share of difficult results. Two strong runs at the start of the season and in more recent weeks sandwiched a difficult run of three losses from April 17 to 24 against Maple Grove, Wayzata, and Rogers. ...
Two Red Lobster locations in Illinois have closed. Here's what to know
Across the United States, dozens of Red Lobster storefronts are listed as closed and equipment from more than 40 locations is being auctioned off. The restaurant chain − which is known for its seafood selection − operates locations in more than 25 cities in Illinois. Here is a look at the challenges the business has faced, as well as which Illinois restaurants are impacted.
Fallen officers honored in annual memorial service in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — People in Danville are making sure the city’s fallen first responders are never forgotten. Law enforcement agencies and community members gathered for a police memorial service on Thursday. Thursday morning saw the annual police memorial service in Danville. The ceremony honored fallen police officials from the past and their families. Danville […]
Red Lobster abruptly closes in Danville, mayor says
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A restaurant in Danville has suddenly closed its doors. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said in a Facebook post that a manager of the Red Lobster on Vermilion Street reached out to him, saying the restaurant abruptly closed Monday. “I was just notified by one of our local Red Lobster managers […]
Georgetown artist paints Cissna Park barn red, white and blue
CISSNA PARK, Ill. (WCIA) — If you’re driving down Route 49 in Cissna Park, you might see a big mural on the side of a barn. The owner wanted a piece of art on his property to represent his time serving in the Marine Corps. He found artist Aaron Schmit from Georgetown on Facebook and […]
Danville Aquatic Center pushes tentative opening to June
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Swimmers will have to wait a little longer for the Danville Aquatic Center to open. After hopes for a late May pool opening, it is now being pushed into June due to an unexpected issue. There was a small leak found when the pool was being filled last week. This issue creates a […]
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