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Champaign Co. men sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy ‘failed to make any money from the scheme’

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (WCIA) — Three men — two of whom are from Champaign County — have been sentenced in a conspiracy to steal checks from the mail and deposit them into fraudulently-opened bank accounts. 25-year-old Isaiah W. Douglas of Champaign was sentenced to 39 months in prison while 26-year-old Luis A. Franco-Gonzalez of Rantoul […]

Rantoul, IL · 16h

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Vermilion Co. Coroner ID’s Catlin woman killed in motorcycle accident

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Genie Appelman. The original version reflected an incorrect spelling provided by the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office. VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Catlin woman was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. Jane McFadden, Vermilion County Coroner, said 43-year-old Genie M. Appelman […]

Vermilion County, IL · 2d

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‘Several grass fires’ shut down part of I-74 in Vermilion County

VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Part of Interstate 74 was closed late Monday afternoon in Vermilion County after “several grass fires” broke out in the area. State Police said crews were called to I-74, between mileposts 198 and 201 in Fithian, for the report of brush fires on both sides of the interstate around 4:19 […]

Vermilion County, IL · 1d

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Man convicted in deadly Urbana shooting sentenced to prison

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The man involved in Urbana’s only homicide of the year was sentenced to prison on Monday. 20-year-old Charles Lake was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Lake previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, which eventually led to the dismissal of the rest of his charges. He had […]

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeking tips on $3,000 theft

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign Police is looking for tips through Crime Stoppers in finding the person who stole $3,000 worth of merchandise from Best Buy. The theft happened the afternoon of Sept. 20 at the store on Prospect Avenue. Officials said that around 4:48 p.m., a man entered the store and picked out a […]

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Cheapest gas stations in Danville

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Danville using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

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CRIS Healthy Aging Announces: No Lunch at Hoopeston Multi-Agency Service on November 11

Danville, Ill. – Due to the Veterans Day holiday, no lunch will be served at Hoopeston Multi-Agency Service Center on Nov. 11. Please join us for our Veteran’s Day lunch on Tuesday, November 10 at CRIS Health Aging at 309 N. Franklin Street, Danville, Ill., from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Danville, IL Gets $4M to Revive Former Quaker Oats Site

Danville, IL – A major industrial redevelopment project in east-central Illinois is receiving a $4 million state investment announced Tuesday, potentially opening the door to new manufacturing facilities, business development and future jobs in Danville and surrounding Vermilion County.

Danville, IL · 9h

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4 juveniles in court after incident near Champaign’s Barnes & Noble

Update at 4 p.m. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz said during Monday’s detention hearing, a judge ruled all four juveniles will remain in the juvenile detention center, pending trial. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Four juveniles between the ages of 15-17 were expected in court on Monday after an incident involving […]

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Danville Meijer Presents $10,000 Check to Mission K9 Warrior

On a day when $5,000 and $10,000 checks were being presented to non-profit organizations by Meijer stores all over Illinois, the Danville Meijer donated $10,000 to Mission K9 Warrior. At 10 AM Tuesday (Nov 10) morning, the donation became official. K9 Warrior president and founder Dave Hughes, who has seen his idea for helping Veterans grow to 50 trained dogs personally assigned to Veterans over the last decade; reminded CIMG that a donation like this, which can cover half the cost for a newly trained dog, is a wonderful gift. He reminded everyone that these dogs are protectors for Veterans; everything from waking them up from nightmares, to helping relax while out and about in public.

Danville, IL · 16h

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Crews respond to flooded streets in Urbana following water main break

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Crews responded to a large water main break that flooded parts of Urbana Sunday morning. Video courtesy of Boston Rollins According to Illinois American Water, the water main break happened around the 900 block of South Country Squire Drive. Customers were first notified of the break around 9:20 a.m., Illinois American […]

Urbana, IL · 2d

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Danville Fire Department Announces Acquired Structure Live-Fire Training

THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE. The above is a file photo. The Danville Fire Department will conduct an acquired structure live-fire training exercise on November 10, 2026, at 47 Tilman Ave., Danville, IL. This training is required by the State of Illinois for new firefighter recruits who...

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St. Joseph to consider expanded restaurant liquor sales, gaming hours

The St. Joseph Village Board will consider an ordinance Nov. 10 that would allow restaurants with Class R liquor licenses to sell alcohol from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. and establish operating hours for their video gaming terminals. The proposed ordinance would amend the village’s liquor-control code for Class R...

St Joseph, IL · 2d

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Danville Committee Mtg: Double Good News on Quaker-Heatcraft Site; State IDA Program Provides Additional $155,000 for Home Rehab Program

With the news Tuesday (Nov 10) that Danville is receiving a $4 million Regional Site Readiness Grant from the state, Danville Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk said during Tuesday evening’s City Council Public Works Committee meeting that alleviating the flood problem out at the Quaker-Heatcraft site on East Voorhees is exactly what it will be used for.

Danville, IL · 10h

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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.

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Impact Life Announces Blood Drive at Danville’s VA Illiana Health Care

For information on eligibility for blood donation or to schedule an appointment, call (800) 747-5401, book online at www.bloodcenter.org, or via the ImpactLife mobile app (www.bloodcenter.org/app). Helpful links:. Blood Donation Statistics and Public Messaging Guide (America’s Blood Centers): https://americasblood.org/statistics/. Donor Reward programs: www.bloodcenter.org/rewards. ImpactLife service region: www.bloodcenter.org/hospitals. Questions on...

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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 · 17h

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DACC Launches Third Annual Feed the Need Campus Food Drive

DANVILLE, Ill. — Danville Area Community College is inviting students, employees and community members to help fight food insecurity through its third annual Feed the Need Campus Food Drive, underway now through December 1. The drive is part of the Illinois Community Colleges Feed the Need initiative, a friendly...

Danville, IL · 18h

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Sweet Adelines Preparing for Christmas Luncheon and Silent Auction; Sat Dec 5th; 11:30 AM at DACC Bremer Center

Embrace the True Christmas Story at the Danville Sweet Adelines Christmas Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, December 5 at 11:30 AM at Danville Area Community College Bremer Center. The afternoon includes inspiring music with lunch provided by Applewood Catering. Proceeds from the auction benefit Spotlight Performing Arts. Admission for the show and lunch is $30. For reservations call 217-474-0473.

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