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Rantoul Village Administrator says he was relieved from his position

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Village of Rantoul’s administrator said he has been relieved from his position. Tuesday afternoon, Scott Eisenhauer told WCIA he was “relieved of [his] duties without reason or explanation given.” Eisenhauer previously served as the Mayor of Danville before becoming Rantoul’s administrator in 2018. In June of 2023, he was briefly […]

Rantoul, IL · 3d

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Groundbreaking held for St. Joseph Ralph Woodard Community Building

ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — In St. Joseph, officials are breaking ground on the village’s new community center. It’ll be built at Woodard Family Park, just east of the sports complex. The $3 million project is a culmination of the community-wide effort that started in November 2024. Mayor Jim Page said more than $1 million […]

St Joseph, IL · 1d

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Pack Your Bags For This Illinois Town Where $1,200 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There are towns in Illinois that want you to find them, and then there’s Danville, which has been perfectly fine whether you showed up or not. That kind of quiet confidence is either deeply off-putting or deeply attractive, and if you’re reading this, it’s probably the latter.

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Champaign Co. Drug Court graduates celebrate new beginnings

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – According to the American Addiction Centers, more than 40 million people battled a substance use disorder in 2024. On Wednesday in Champaign County, families and friends celebrated graduates of a program designed for people looking to turn their lives around. Joseph Calvert, one of the Champaign County Drug Court graduates, […]

Champaign County, IL · 19h

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Champaign County 2026 Midterm Election results

Earlier this evening, Republican State Representative Brandun Schweizer conceded the State House 104 race to his Democratic challenger Mary Catherine Roberson. In a Facebook post, he congratulated his opponent and said that his office is available for a smooth transition. As of November 4, 2026, the unofficial Champaign County Election...

Champaign County, IL · 2d

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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.

Arthur, IL · 5d

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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Rantoul voters give stamp of approval on cannabis dispensaries, at-large voting

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Unofficial election results show that voters in Rantoul appear to have approved two separate questions in the 2026 Midterm Election. The first was concerning whether or not the village should eliminate district representation, while the second asked community members if the village should lift a ban on marijuana dispensaries. In July, […]

Rantoul, IL · 1d

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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Ammons defeats Smith for seventh consecutive term in Illinois 103rd District

Update on Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Carol Ammons will remain the Champaign State Rep. for Illinois’ 103rd District, a position she’s held since 2015. These unofficial results show that Ammons, the incumbent representative, defeated candidate Keith Smith with 88.72% of the vote. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Incumbent Champaign […]

Champaign, IL · 2d

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Republicans Take Vermilion Co Sheriff’s Race with Thompson Win; Schweizer vs Roberson too Close to Call

ABOVE: Republicans Brandun Schweizer (IL House 104th Dist) and John Thompson (Vermilion Co Sheriff) during Vermilion Co GOP Watch Party at David S Palmer Arena. On an Election Night that had Democrats celebrating coast to coast, the Republican Party had something to celebrate in Vermilion County, with John Thompson’s win in the Sheriff’s race. But the race between GOP incumbent Brandun Schweizer and Democratic challenger Mary Catherine Roberson was too close to call, with Schweizer’s early lead of about 2,000 votes having been cut down to 35 when Champaign County votes began flowing in. CIMG was told after midnight that more votes would be counted my Wednesday morning.

Vermilion County, IL · 2d

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Paxton Solar Farm Deal Will Grow Hay, Power Homes And Pad City Tax Rolls

A community solar project planned for Baltimore Drive in Paxton has cleared a major hurdle, with the city council approving an annexation agreement that brings the site into city limits and sets up what developers describe as a dual-use farm: solar panels generating electricity while hay grows between and beneath the rows. The 4.95-MW AC facility is being developed by Lightstar Renewables in partnership with the City of Paxton, and the company says it could save local subscribers roughly 10% on their electricity costs.

Paxton, IL · 2d

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Understanding the indictment against Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons

A federal grand jury in July indicted Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, on felony charges that include wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Both have pleaded not guilty. As of Nov. 4, 2026, Carol and Aaron Ammons...

Illinois · 1d

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Council: New Firefighter Deal Reaches Finish Line; Logan Cronk Introduces Proposed Home Grown Initiative for Places to Live

After about a 15 minute “closed session” at the end of Wednesday (Nov 4) evening’s Danville City Council meeting, the Council voted 12 to 1 to approve a new four year collective bargaining deal with Danville Firefighters Local 429. Alderman Tom Hightower was not present; and Alderman Doug Ahrens voted “no,” after expressing concern about rising personnel costs during earlier discussion on the city’s proposed new budget.

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Schweizer, Roberson face off for Illinois District 104

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois’ 104th Congressional District was won by less than 300 votes two years ago. WCIA sat down with incumbent Rep. Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) and his challenger, Danville native Mary Catherine Roberson, ahead of this year’s midterm. Schweizer has been in office for more than two years now, and served 21 years […]

Illinois · 3d

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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...

Paxton, IL · 1d

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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 · 22h

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Wed Nov 4th Danville City Council Agenda Includes Consideration of Updated Agreement with Danville Firefighters Union

ABOVE: Local Firefighters 429 President Easton Hoskins addresses Danville City Council in February of 2026. This week’s Danville City Council meeting was moved back from Tuesday to Wednesday due to Tuesday’s Election Day. And on Wednesday evening’s agenda is consideration of an updated agreement between the city and the Danville Firefighters Union. The agreement, scheduled to be retroactive to May 1st of 2025, was first approved by Local Firefighters 429 members in December of 2025. But it was voted down by the Danville City Council 7-5 in March of 2026.

Danville, IL · 3d

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Urbana has been recycling since 1986

The City of Urbana is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the U-Cycle program. Launched in 1986, U-Cycle is recognized as one of the first curbside recycling programs in the state. In partnership with the Urbana Park District, there will be a special anniversary celebration and America Recycles Day event at the Anita Purves Nature Center on November 14. There will be games, activities, more to learn about local waste-reduction and reuse efforts, and a recycling touch-a-truck.

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Election ’26: Roberson Makes History in 104th, Voters Stand by Ammonses

THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JANA WIERSEMA. Before any media outlet called the race for his opponent, Danville incumbent state Rep. Brandun Schweizer conceded his seat representing the 104th District in the Illinois House. “I want to congratulate Mary Catherine Roberson on her victory,” the Republican announced at...

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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

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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...