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Incoming Vermilion County Sheriff outlines priorities ahead of swearing-in

VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – John Thompson is the current Vermillion County 911 director, but next month, he will take on a new role as the Vermillion County sheriff after winning his midterm election.  “Trust and transparency were the main focus of the campaign,” Thompson said. For more than 19 years, he was an officer […]

Vermilion County, IL · 13h

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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 · 1d
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Construction Begins on Metro DC Senior Living Development

The Bell Mare at River Road, an upscale senior living community, will celebrate the project’s groundbreaking on a 5.93-acre site in Potomac. Developed by Harbert South Bay Partners and managed by Momentum Senior Living, The Bell Mare at River Road will add 94 residences offering assisted living and memory care. Slated to open in 2028, the property will offer 68 assisted living residences and 26 memory care residences, with studio, one- and two-bedroom options ranging up to 1,554 square feet.

Potomac, IL · 18h
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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 · 2d

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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 · 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.

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 · 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 · 1d

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Vermilion County Board Chairman Steve Miller Obtains Approval of New Animal Control Facility

Chairman Steve Miller of the Vermilion County Board obtained approval for a new Animal Control Facility to be built adjacent to the current building. Miller, along with Ryan Goodner the Director of the Facility, visited many newer facilities searching for the right model for Vermilion County going into the future. In tazewell County they found the right model. The cost is estimated to be in the 4 million dollar range and the Julius Hegeler Foundation will donate 2.5 million dollars of that cost. The new facility was a long term goal of Chairman Miller and he hopes to see ground cleared soon that will be the new location for the facility.

Vermilion County, IL · 18h

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VETERANS DAY: Important Occasion and Beautiful Weather Brings Residents to Hazel and Williams

With Danville National Cemetery Manager Jacob Serd delivering the Veterans Day address, Danville and area residents came out to the northeast corner of Hazel and Williams for the Wednesday (Nov 11) morning ceremony. One of the many familiar faces was Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates, who always makes it a...

Danville, IL · 16h

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Liberty Village Celebrating 20 Year Anniversary of Bounce Back Rehabilitation Program; Thurs Nov 12th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Liberty Village at 3222 Independence Drive in Danville, just off Liberty Lane heading east from North Vermilion; has a special celebration planned for Thursday evening (Nov 12). From 5:30 to 7:30 PM they’ll be marking the 20 year anniversary of their Bounce Back Rehabilitation Program. Liberty Village Director of...

Danville, IL · 20h

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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.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Live at St. Joseph Village Board, Nov. 10, 2026

I am here so you don’t have to be. They are appointing two new trustees tonight. Matt Wolfersberger and Art Rapp are resigning. Wolfersberger’s replacement is Mark King. King has spent 38 years in Automotive, Aero Space and Property Management with fourteen years in engineering with the remainder in Operations Management.

St Joseph, IL · 1d

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Danville Meijer donates $10K to K9 nonprofit, helping veterans get access to free therapy

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- A donation from Meijer will help a local organization provide free therapy services to veterans. Local Meijer teams donated $230,000 to local nonprofits across Illinois as part of its sixth annual Meijer Team Gives program. In Danville, staff donated $10,000 to Mission K9 Warrior to support their goal of pairing veterans up with therapy dogs.

Danville, IL · 1d

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced during halftime of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock

Oakwood, IL · 8h

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Danville Police Department Offering Auxiliary Police Officer Class

The Danville Police Department is having their first Auxiliary Police Officer Class in a couple years. Catching up recently with Police Chief Christopher Yates after the Veterans Day ceremony, he told CIMG that they just had a retirement from the Auxiliary Police, they’re down to around a dozen officers, and it would be great to have more join the team; as they are always a big help.

Danville, IL · 15h