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Danville Quaker Oats workers greenlight new severance package
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Former Quaker Oats union employees in Danville recently voted on a new severance package. More than 400 employees attended the meeting. 98.2% of those former workers voted yes for the new benefits. Former employee Darrin Maloney said the new package was way better than the one before. “Anywhere from six months […]
Danville students find new opportunities in AVID program
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Students at Mark Denman Elementary school in Danville got to take part in career day Friday. It’s part of their AVID program to help kids find more opportunities. It’s college and career Advancement Via Individual Determination Day also known as AVID Day. And Mark Denman Elementary School’s motto is empowering students […]
Popular St. Joseph restaurant catches fire
ST JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — A popular restaurant caught fire in St. Joseph Thursday night. Around 8:30 p.m. at the Ribcage, located at the corner of North Main and East Warren Streets, spectators lined up outside to watch firefighters extinguish the flames, trying to save the restaurant. One witness at the restaurant said the fire […]
Top of the Morning, April 25, 2024
Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. Thanks to counselor Patti Knott and Heritage High for putting on a whale of a Career Day on Wednesday. Several of the dozens of presenters were graduates of Heritage, happy to return to Broadlands and share their expertise.
Traffic on I-57 north being diverted near Pesotum due to large pothole
PESOTUM, Ill. (WAND) - Traffic is being diverted on Interstate 57 northbound due to a large pothole in the roadway. Illinois State Police initially diverted traffic at milepost 212 (Tuscola/Route36). Now, traffic is being diverted at exit 220 (Pesotum) and allowed to re-enter I-57 on the northbound entrance ramp after crossing Route 45.
Danville Fire Dept. faces more than 30 fires in one month
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Fire Department said they’ve been experiencing an unusual number of fires lately. Last month, they had nearly 34 incidents. Fire Chief Aaron Marcott said there have been a high number of blighted homes on fire. The department is asking the community to keep an eye out for danger and […]
Meet Bill Rennels | Vermillion Co. Republican Candidate for Dist. 1
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — On Wednesday, WTWO sat down with Bill Rennels, one of the Republican candidates for Vermillion County Commissioner, Dist. 1. Rennels says, the county has 7,000 acres of opportunity at the former chemical depot site. If he were elected county commissioner, he said he hopes to bring more jobs to the […]
Vermilion County looking for more foster homes for dogs after large impoundment
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is looking for more residents to be fosters after taking in three litters of puppies last week. In a Facebook post on Vermilion County Animal Shelter Foundation, the shelter announced they took in 26 puppies within just one week. “If you have considered fostering, now is […]
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