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UPDATE: Missing Danville man ID’d as body found in lake
Update at 4:42 p.m. VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that a man reported missing from Danville is the person whose body was found in Bar Lake Friday morning. Officials said County Coroner Jane McFadden identified the body as 33-year-old Wes Kelley following his recovery from the water. An […]
Three men arrested in Danville for armed violence
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Three men were arrested after a report of shots fired in Danville. Danville Police responded to a scene of shots fired on Robinson Street near Woodbury Street around 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening. After collecting evidence, a search warrant was issued for an area residence with the support of the Vermilion County […]
Driver hurt after car goes off I-74 overpass
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was hurt Tuesday afternoon after their car went off an overpass in Danville. The crash happened at 3 p.m. at the overpass carrying I-74 over Perrysville Road. Officials with the Illinois State Police said their investigation determined the car was driving east when it got onto the right shoulder. […]
‘One of a kind’ dispensary opens in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The ribbon was cut on a new dispensary in Central Illinois, and this one is “one of a kind.” Seven Point just opened down the road from the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. It’s casting a wide net of possible clientele. The store also sells vinyl records and art. They see […]
Volunteers needed for trash cleanup effort in Danville Saturday
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Vermilion County organization is looking for volunteers this weekend to help beautify the Danville area. Keep Vermilion County Beautiful is the local branch of Keep American Beautiful, which is hosting the Great American Cleanup on Saturday. From 9 a.m. to noon, event organizers will be leading volunteers around Danville to […]
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 […]
HS scoreboard (5-18-24)
WCIA — Highlights and scores from high school sports on Saturday including regional final baseball wins from Westville and Maroa-Forsyth, along with video of St. Joseph-Ogden’s softball regional title over rival Unity. BASEBALL Class 1A Arcola Regional Final Arcola 9, Salt Fork 2 Class 1A Armstrong Regional Final Armstrong-Potomac 5, St. Anne 0 Class 1A […]
Pregnant Deer Shows Bobcat Who’s Boss on Maine Trail Cam
Christa Smith shared footage from a trail cam on the MAINE Wildlife Facebook Group showing a deer with absolutely no fear of a bobcat. Turns out, the doe is likely pregnant, and she chases the bobcat away for daring to come near her. “Can’t believe this was on the trail...
Five railroad crossings closing for maintenance in Danville next week
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Five railroad crossings in Danville are going to be completely closed to traffic next week for track maintenance. The City of Danville said Norfolk Southern will be closing the crossings starting Monday, with each closure expected to last up to two days. The crossings being closed are on Martin, Pries, South, […]
UPDATE: Danville mayor comments on end of Village Mall auctions
Update at 5 p.m. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said in a statement to the media the city did bid on all three properties for $4.5 million, but the offer was rejected. Despite the rejection, the city is optimistic for the space. “We have been working behind the scenes to ensure the future success of […]
Danville launches grant program to bring art downtown
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is launching “Arts in Alleys,” a matching grant program that collaborates with property owners to bring inspiring murals, sculptures, light displays and more to downtown alleyways. The program is funded through grant funds and private donations, as well as in partnership with the Arts in Alleys Program […]
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