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Rantoul voters approve cannabis dispensaries in the village
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) – Rantoul voters have spoken, and the village can now have a cannabis dispensary in its community. In Tuesday’s election, more than 56 percent of voters said yes to cannabis businesses opening their doors and ultimately helping boost the local economy. Board of trustees member Terry Workman said the board can still […]
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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...
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This Adorable Amish Town In Illinois Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City
You don’t need a plane ticket or a fancy travel agent to find food that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Arthur, Illinois is a small Amish town tucked into Douglas County, and it’s serving up a foodie experience that puts plenty of big-city restaurants to serious shame.
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Thomasboro grade school grandparent reacts to referendum failing for third time
THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — For the third time, the Thomasboro School District has tried to gain more funding for upgrades to their elementary school. If that referendum would have passed, it would have raised taxes in order for that to happen. WCIA spoke with a grandmother who has two grandkids that go to the grade […]
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Mayor Koos says there's been a 'lot of chatter' but no active interest in granny flats in Normal
Mayor Chris Koos said he expects the Town of Normal will have new zoning rules in place by the end of the year to help address the housing shortage, though proposals are not likely to significantly expand the housing supply. One proposal would allow for accessory dwelling units [ADUs] known...
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Normal considers housing code changes to help housing crisis
The Normal Town Council met Monday night to discuss proposed housing code amendments aimed at allowing non-conforming multifamily units to remain and permitting new accessory dwelling units to address the local housing crisis.
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Downtown Danville Annual Lighting Ceremony Set for 5 – 8 PM; Thurs Nov 12th
Danville, November 02, 2026 – Join the City of Danville for the annual Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00–8:00 PM in Downtown Danville! From Kresge lot to Sign Post Forest the streets fill with nostalgic holiday cheer! Event highlights include: • Official lighting at 5:30 PM– Watch downtown glow with holiday cheer • Santa at Temple Plaza – Meet and snap photos with Santa from 5:00–6:00 PM • Reindeer from Prairie Moon Farm from 5:00 – 7:00 PM • Free hot chocolate to keep everyone warm • Food from Papa Nini’s Food Truck • Carolers in front of the Fischer Theatre • Holiday photo contest – Visitors are encouraged to scan the QR codes posted around downtown and upload their pictures with the holiday light photo ops!
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City of Danville Announces Sidewalk Repairs in 1600 Block of North Gilbert
Danville, November 5, 2026 – The City of Danville is pleased to announce sidewalk repairs in the 1600 Block of North Gilbert Street. Repairs are scheduled to begin at 6:30 AM on Monday, November 9th, and are expected to continue through to the middle of December, depending on weather. During this time, sections of North Gilbert Street will be limited to one lane of traffic and sidewalks on the west side of the 1600 Block will be closed to pedestrian traffic.