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The Humble Amish Restaurant In Illinois That Tastes Like A Warm Grandma’s Hug

There are restaurants that feed you, and then there are restaurants that take care of you, and Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur, Illinois falls so firmly into the second category that you’ll feel the difference before you even pick up a menu. Arthur is one of those Illinois towns...

Illinois · 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.

Danville, IL · 10d
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County Board Violates Open Meetings Act- Approves Settlement Without Public Recital

The Vermilion County Board approved a “settlement agreement” Tuesday night. On the Agenda the item was number 13- “Action on Proposed Settlement Agreement for Napier v. Vermilion County, EEOC Charge No. 440-06386.” No supporting documentation was given to the public or media. Prior to the item being called for a vote, Chair Steven Miller excused himself as he did not intend to stay for the balance of the meeting. The Vice Chair took over and then moved to go into closed session and asking the public and several employees of the County to step out. After a very lengthy discussion behind closed doors, the public meeting was reconvened. The Vice Chair read the item number 13 verbatim as written and a vote was taken without discussion or explanation to the public about what item 13 concerned. Even after the vote, the Vice Chair said he could not comment and the assistant state’s attorney present for the meeting waived me away when I attempted to question this procedure. Both the Illinois courts and the Attorney General Public Access Counselor have long held that before a vote is taken there must be a public recital to summarize the matter for the public. While sometime the degree of detail can be debatable, giving no information whatsoever is a clear violation of the Open Meetings Act. There was no summary of what the settlement contained, any cost or payment, and the issue involved that caused a settlement. The vote to approve was contested and the public and media were left in the dark.

Vermilion County, IL · 3d
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Vermilion County Board proceeds with new animal shelter, reaches settlement with former director

DANVILLE — The Vermilion County Board took its next step Tuesday night in constructing a new county animal shelter, in addition to approving an undisclosed settlement with its former director. A groundbreaking could occur by late spring on a new shelter behind the current one at 14775 Catlin-Tilton Road....

Vermilion County, IL · 2d

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Multiple roads in Mattoon to close to allow for building collapse cleanup

MATTOON, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) -- Multiple roads in downtown Mattoon will be closed on Monday to allow crews to clean up a building that collapsed in September. On September 20, a building located at 19th and Western in Downtown Mattoon collapsed, damaging eight businesses. No one was injured during the collapse.

Mattoon, IL · 1d

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Downtown Danville “Light Up” Ceremony Brings Out Major Crowd in Holiday Mood

Thursday evening’s annual “Light Up” event in Downtown Danville brought an overflow family crowd to Temple Plaza at North Vermilion and North Streets. From holiday music to hot chocolate to various holiday vendors to Santa and his sleigh up on the Temple Plaza stage; the newly arrived cold weather seemed to fit right in.

Danville, IL · 1d

WCIA

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I-57, I-74 interchange expected to reopen as holiday season approaches

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Interstate 57 and 74 interchange reconstruction is coming close to being finished, and officials said all lanes of I-74 could be fully open as early as this Friday. The project broke ground in 2021, but officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation said they are nearing the finish line. Jason […]

Champaign County, IL · 2d

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Illinois Quick Hits: Taxpayers to spend $4M on former Quaker Oats site

(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers will be spending $4 million to support site readiness at the former Quaker Oats factory in Danville that closed in 2024 and put about 500 employees out of work. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the Regional Site Readiness Program award on Tuesday. The grant is part of Pritzker’s $500 million site readiness initiative for fiscal year 2026. Chicago school board candidate declares victory A school board candidate endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union declared victory one week after Election Day. Jason Dónes released a statement on Tuesday saying his margin of victory widened to over 600 votes. “We intend to take the grassroots power we have built and continue organizing until we tax the rich, fully fund our neighborhood schools, and make sure our students, families, educators and staff get the schools our communities deserve,” Dónes said in the statement. CTU-backed candidates fell one seat short of a majority on the 21-seat Chicago Board of Education. Gas prices slide The price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has dropped more than a quarter in the last week. According to AAA, the average

Illinois · 2d

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Champaign Considers $500K Shelter Plan

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— As temperatures begin to drop, the city of Champaign is considering spending roughly $500,000 to help people experiencing homelessness find shelter this winter. For Thor Solars, who is currently sleeping in a park, that help could make all the difference. "It can happen to anybody, you...

Champaign, IL · 3d

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Aiming to break the cycle of homelessness, Urbana’s Hope Village will welcome residents soon

URBANA — A new community of small homes in Urbana — designed for people who are chronically homeless with complex medical needs — plans to welcome its first residents later this month. With 24 one-bedroom homes located in north Urbana just south of I-74, Hope Village aims...

Urbana, IL · 3d

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Float Sign-Ups for December 4th Danville NIGHT OF LIGHTS PARADE are Open through Mon November 23rd

Danville, November 11, 2026 – Join First Fridays in Downtown Danville for the Night of Lights Parade, one of our city’s biggest holiday traditions! Bundle up, sip on hot cocoa, and celebrate the magic of the season with us on Friday, December 4th, at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Vintage Holidays”!

Danville, IL · 1d

WCIA

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VFW Post 5520 in Champaign provides local veterans a place of comfort

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — VFW Post 5520 in Champaign is a place where our veterans can find comfort, camaraderie and a safe space to remember what they have seen and what they have been through. As they shift from uniforms to civilian life, that transition can present a different type of battle, and that’s where […]

Champaign, IL · 1d

Breeze-Courier

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Findlay Community Comes Together to Support Kemmerer Village Children, Raising More Than $10,000

ASSUMPTION — The community of Findlay, Illinois, has shown incredible generosity and support for Kemmerer Village over the past couple of weeks, coming together to raise more than $10,000 to benefit the children and families served by the organization. Several community events and efforts have made this support possible....

Findlay, IL · 2d

FOX 2

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Gov. Mike Kehoe calls out Gov. JB Pritzker over deadly semi-truck crash

Missouri · 1d

Q985

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Guy Fieri Says 2 Of The 5 Best U.S. Restaurants Are In Illinois

Guy Fieri has strong opinions about where to eat, and two Illinois spots made his national top five. Here's what he loves about them.

Chicago, IL · 2d

KFIL Radio

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World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 1d

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Historic Springfield firehouse to celebrate 100 Years with rededication ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A century after its construction, historic Springfield Firehouse No. 2 will be officially rededicated. The event will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at 212 S. Second Street in Downtown Springfield. The ceremony is meant to celebrate the building's rich history and...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Illinois firearm deer season opens soon

Illinois · 19h

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IHSA Receives 24 Proposed Rule Changes for 2026-27 Cycle

Illinois high school officials are weighing 24 proposed changes to the IHSA Constitution and By-Laws for 2026-27. Proposals touch on school classifications, cooperative teams, transfer eligibility and regular-season schedules. After statewide town meetings, the IHSA Legislative Commission will decide which measures go to a vote of member schools. By the...

Illinois · 2d

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Statewide: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Listen to the radio transmission from the ship that fateful night. * This Week in Illinois History remembers the first locomotive in Illinois. * College housing can be a problem for students. Some have chosen a different path. They picked a retirement community. * We hear about a Pokemon exhibit...

Illinois · 2d