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WCIA

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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

vermilioncountyfirst.com

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!

Danville, IL · 21h

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The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: State offers taxpayer-funded housing development training

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing announced on Thursday that development teams across Illinois may now apply for the 2027 Supportive Housing Institute, an accelerated training and technical assistance program designed to equip teams with the expertise to successfully develop and finance affordable housing with support services. IHDA has committed more than $122.5 million in financing to 16 of the 47 teams that completed the Supportive Housing Institute, with additional proposals still advancing. Interested developers can register for a webinar scheduled Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 29 for the institute program that begins in March. Illinois is 41st on list of best states for community college A recent report ranks Illinois 41st out of the 48 contiguous U.S. states for community college affordability, student success and state support. Lesson Maker Pro placed Florida first, followed by Connecticut and Nevada. The analysis gave the greatest weight to annual living costs relative to median earnings, followed by tuition and graduation rates. The highest-ranked Midwest state was Wisconsin at #10. Bloomington shooting update: 2 still hospitalized, no suspect in custody Two victims remain hospitalized in stable condition after a

Illinois · 1d

ipmnewsroom.org

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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vermilioncountyfirst.com

Danville Noon Rotary Welcomes State Rep Brandun Schweizer

ABOVE: State Rep Brandun Schweizer and Danville Noon Rotary President Ross Webb. Monday, November 2, 2026 – Danville Noon Rotary welcomed Brandun Schweizer, State Representative for Illinois’ 104th District, as the guest speaker. Representative Schweizer provided members with a legislative update, highlighting many important issues facing Illinois. Among...

Danville, IL · 2d

Daily Illini

Associated Press calls US Senate race for Juliana Stratton, gubernatorial race for JB Pritzker

The Associated Press called the Illinois race for the U.S. Senate seat in favor of Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton and the gubernatorial race for incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker at 7 p.m. Tuesday. At the time the races were called, less than 1% of the vote had been counted, but...

Illinois · 3d

edglentoday.com

Edwardsville Unemployment Rate Dips To 3.1 Percent In September 2026, Alton's Mark Also Drops To 4.2 Percent

EDWARDSVILLE - Unemployment fell in September 2026 across Madison, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties, as well as Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City and East St. Louis, while the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area added 500 jobs compared with a year earlier. The declines were part...

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

25newsnow.com

U.S. Department of Energy announces $5B loan to boost nuclear power, including in Clinton

CLINTON (25News Now) -The Clinton nuclear power plant is among six Illinois facilities that could benefit from a federal loan commitment of up to $5 billion aimed at modernizing existing nuclear plants and increasing electricity production across three states. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the conditional loan commitment to...

Illinois · 1d

dewittdailynews.com

City of Clinton Hears Public Concerns Over TIF V

The City of Clinton hosted a public meeting on Wednesday night before the scheduled City Council meeting, which was the first of many public conversations regarding the creation of TIF District V. Gwen Crawford, the City’s TIF Consultant, began the meeting by explaining that the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district’s...

Clinton, IL · 2d

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Downtown Danville Inc Invites the Community to Put Thought into Action During Small Business Season

Danville, IL —November 6, 2026 — Downtown Danville Inc invites residents, businesses, and community organizations to support local entrepreneurs throughout Small Business Season, November 1 through December 31, 2026. This year’s theme, “It’s the Thought That Counts,” celebrates the care behind local businesses and the ways a thoughtful action can connect them with new customers and opportunities.

Danville, IL · 23h

wglt.org

Voters signal rejection of data centers, grocery tax and pro-Israel laws in nonbinding ballot questions

Bloomington-Normal voters overwhelmingly supported a range of nonbinding advisory referenda during Tuesday's midterm election, signaling strong opinions against data centers, Bloomington's grocery tax and financial entanglement with Israel. These measures are advisory, meaning the outcome only expresses voter intent. They do not mandate elected officials to act in any way....

Bloomington, IL · 2d

chronicleillinois.com

McLean grows more blue as first Democrat wins countywide office in 44 years

McLean County Democrats continued to strengthen their grasp on county governance Nov. 3. Joshua Crockett, vice chairman of the McLean County Democratic Party, defeated incumbent Republican County Clerk Kathy Michael. With all precincts reporting, Crockett led Michael by 1,073 votes, a 3-percent margin. Crockett is the first Democrat to win...

Mclean County, IL · 12h

wglt.org

Town of Normal to try again at updating home-based business rules, starting with public opinion

The Town of Normal is requesting the public's feedback on zoning and regulation of home-based businesses at an open house Wednesday, Nov. 18. It will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in Room 409 at City Hall. A newsletter sent by the town this week said, "This event is an opportunity...

Normal, IL · 20h

capitolcitynow.com

Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A facility operated by Memorial Health is closing, at a time when mental health and the improvement of it is a very strong subject. Memorial confirms the Behavioral Health facility at West Lake will be shutting down by the end of the year.

Springfield, IL · 2d

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

Hotel files petition to convert to apartments

The owners of MainStay Suites on South Dirksen Parkway have filed a zoning petition with the city of Springfield for a permit to convert the extended-stay hotel into apartments. Hazur Hospitality is seeking to turn the 109 hotel units in the property at 3185 S. Dirksen Parkway into 109 apartments,...

Springfield, IL · 2d

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

New hospital planned on west side

A freestanding, 60-bed hospital costing $66.3 million and focused on rehabilitation for people after strokes, brain injuries, fractures and a range of other medical problems would be built on Springfield’s far west side if state regulators approve the plan in the next month or two. The for-profit Rehabilitation Institute...

Springfield, IL · 2d

The State Journal-Register

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Springfield among the 'rattiest cities' in the US, new report finds

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Springfield ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S., according to one recent list. The capital city did not make the top 10, but it made the top 50 in Orkin's Rattiest Cities list . Springfield ranks 29th, having jumped 8 spots on the list since last year. Chicago holds the second spot on the list. Orkin determined the rattiest cities by tracking all new residential rodent treatments from August 2025 to August 2026, which the company says offers a snapshot of the cities with the highest levels of rat and mice treatment activity. More: Top 5 elementary and middle schools in Springfield The top 10 Here are the rattiest cities in the U.S., according to the company: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, D.C. Detroit Cleveland Denver Philadelphia Baltimore "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," the ranking reads. "From residential neighborhoods to bustling commercial corridors, the same features that make the city attractive to millions of people can also provide rodents with plenty of opportunities to find the resources they need to survive." Tom Ackerman covers breaking

Springfield, IL · 1d

WSAV News 3

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveils 200-point federal policy agenda for Illinois residents

Illinois · 2d

WCIA

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SMTD acquires 25 acres in Springfield for new transportation facility

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon Mass Transit District is planning a new transportation facility, and the agency just acquired 25 acres of land to build it on. The SMTD announced the recent acquisition of property at 250 W. North St. on the south side of Springfield. The agency plans to build a secondary off-street […]

Springfield, IL · 1d

newschannel20.com

City council discuss Springfield Rail Improvement Project, brief shouting match after meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Springfield City Council held its meeting on Wednesday due to election night. During that meeting, Mike Mendenhall with Hanson Professional Services opened with a presentation providing updates to the Springfield Rail Improvement Project. He says the project related to the 10th Street corridor is on track to be completed by 2027.

Springfield, IL · 2d

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