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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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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 · 2d
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Misspelled street sign in Danville fixed

DANVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A street sign that was misspelled in Danville has now been fixed. We have all made typos in our lives. But usually that typo is not on display for the whole town to see. Danville residents were quick to speak out after a newly installed street...

Danville, IL · 23h
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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 · 1d

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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 8d

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New Lenox Coming to the Crossroads: Fieldhouse, Hotels … More $$

When the Wintrust Sports Complex two years ago, Mayor Tim Baldermann hoped it would be as successful as they planned. “It already has exceeded our expectations,” Baldermann said. “They say these operations take a few years to break even. This already has paid for itself. We’re in the black.”

New Lenox, IL · 2d

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Honors South residents affected by broken elevator

For about one month, Honors South student residents have been experiencing difficulties in dorm life as a result of one of the hall’s elevators being broken. Honors South Residence Hall is supposed to be equipped with two working elevators. Now, with only one available, many of what were once simple aspects of resident life have become some of the most tedious, such as doing laundry. With having to navigate loads up and down the stairs, residents are missing the efficiency provided by both elevators.

West Lafayette, IN · 3d

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Purdue Names Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria as President

Purdue University is preparing for another major leadership transition, one that could help shape the future of Indiana agriculture, agricultural research, veterinary medicine and higher education for years to come. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, will become Purdue’s 14th...

West Lafayette, IN · 1d

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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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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 · 2d

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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.

Danville, 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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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City of Danville Announces Sidewalk Repairs in 1600 Block of North Gilbert

Danville, November 5, 2026 – The City of Danville is pleased to announce sidewalk repairs in the 1600 Block of North Gilbert Street. Repairs are scheduled to begin at 6:30 AM on Monday, November 9th, and are expected to continue through to the middle of December, depending on weather. During this time, sections of North Gilbert Street will be limited to one lane of traffic and sidewalks on the west side of the 1600 Block will be closed to pedestrian traffic.

Danville, IL · 21h

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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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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 · 1d

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City okays agreement with PC

The City of Fairbury has approved an annexation agreement with the Prairie Central school district. The agreement is to annex property where the new elementary school is going into the city limits. This was authorized during Wednesday’s regular Fairbury City Council meeting with Alderman Bill Schmidgall making the motion.

Fairbury, IL · 2d

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New Vermilion County Animal Shelter could Break Ground in Spring

THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY. ABOVE: Proposed plans call for building a new Vermilion County Animal Shelter behind its current building on Catlin-Tilton Road. File photo. A new Vermilion County Animal Shelter could see a potential groundbreaking in the spring, behind its current site on Catlin-Tilton...

Vermilion County, IL · 1d

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Thomasboro grade school grandparent reacts to referendum failing for third time

THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — For the third time, the Thomasboro School District has tried to gain more funding for upgrades to their elementary school. If that referendum would have passed, it would have raised taxes in order for that to happen. WCIA spoke with a grandmother who has two grandkids that go to the grade […]

Thomasboro, IL · 19h