Looking ahead to Halloween: TrickorTreat Tour of Danville's Walldog Murals Planned; Including a New One Coming Soon!
ABOVE: Mike Meyer's redone Chuckles Walldog, with an updated Evel Knievel, on North Walnut Street. It's been a hot week; so the Danville Area Visitors Bureau is asking you to close your eyes an...
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New Law Enforcement Crisis Worker to Assist Danville Police
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY A new Law Enforcement Crisis Worker will work at the Public Safety Building in Danville with the Danville Police Department regarding citizen...
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The Bailey Buzz, July 16, 2026 - Flower Aficionado at Tilton's Autumn Fields Senior Living
THE FOLLOWING IS JENNIFER BAILEY'S "BAILEY BUZZ" COLUMN FROM THE NEWS-GAZETTE ABOVE: JERRY FURNISH (Jennifer Bailey/The News-Gazette) Drop in a question of your very own BY CLICKING HERE...
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Payroll Jobs Up for Fourth Consecutive Month, Unemployment Rate Stable in June
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY RELEASE SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate remained at...
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District 118 Board: Discussion on "Adjusting Attorney Policy" and Recent "Superintendent Evaluation" Brings Echoes of Recent Past
ABOVE: Danville District 118 Board during Wednesday evening's meeting (Superintendent John Hart is fourth from left). Interesting moments came about during the latter part of Wednesday (July 15...
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District 118: Admin & Non-Union Salary Increases Tabled for Now at Board Member's Request; Superintendent Did Not Agree
ABOVE: District 118 Board member Christopher Easton states his case for tabling scheduled administration and non-union salaries for later discussion. To his left is board member Dr. Tom Halloran. &nbs...
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Veterans Administration's Electronic Health Record Set to go Live at Danville's Illiana Health Care in March, 2027
ABOVE: Paul Lawrence, Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; speaks during a Wednesday afternoon stop at VA Illiana Health Care in Danville. They began the process in abo...
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Custard Cup Makes Appearance at St. James Food Pantry's Monthly Distribution
ABOVE: St James Food Pantry's Diane Hampel; Custard Cup's Addison Smart, Andrew Seibert, and Zach Pollock; and St James Food Pantry's Ann Wagle. Just a little after the 2 PM start to Wednesday'...
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Organizers Work to Make the Georgetown Fair the Best Experience for Youth
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Dennis Smith, outgoing Beef Superintendent at the Georgetown Fair. (Provided) To subscribe, click here. Want to purchase t...
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Vermilion County Board Ends Delinquent Tax Sale Pilot Program with Vermilion Advantage
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - Less than two years after the Vermilion County Delinquent Tax Sale Trustee pilot program started between the Vermilion Coun...
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ABOVE: Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr and Danville City Council Public Works Committee prior to Tuesday meeting The Danville City Council Public Works Committee has forwarded to the full co...
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Danville 2050 Comp Plan One Step Closer; Mayor Says Jury is Out on if Word is Kept on Former County Market Structure
ABOVE: Shawn Ager (back) and David Sidney from Place Foundry address the Public Works Committee about the Danville 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The Danville City Council Public Works Committee has ...
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Illinois State Police Announces Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Captain, Heather Apperson, announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patr...
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Salt Fork Teenager Is 2026 Georgetown Fair Queen
The Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant was held Monday night at the Fairgrounds Banquet Center, and a 17 year old Salt Fork teenager was crowned as the 2026 Miss Georgetown Fair Queen. She is Palyn Provost...
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Georgetown Fair: Full - Speed Ahead through Saturday
ABOVE: Youngsters rush for prizes during the Ping-Pong Prize Drop at the Georgetown Fair Grandstands. It was one night before the opening of the carnival, but CIMG met youngsters of all ages at...
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Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Nearly $200,000 in Grants for Small Nonprofits in Illinois
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE TREASURER MICHAEL FRERICH'S OFFICE Funds Will Support Housing and Food Programs in Aurora, Elgin, Aledo, Galesburg, Danville, Herrin, Peru, Pittsfield, and C...
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Community Announcement Slated for July 17 Step Up Meeting
THE FOLLOWING IS A WHITESMITH MARKETING GROUP RELEASE Everyone in the community is invited to attend the July Step Up Vermilion County meeting at 8 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026. The event is hel...
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Summer Trauma Season Collides with Emergency Blood Shortage Across the Nation
THE FOLLOWING IS AN AMERICAN RED CROSS RELEASE The American Red Cross Warns Blood Supply Has Fallen 25% as Hospitals Brace for More Serious Injuries The nation's blood supply is shrinking just ...
"Combat Ready, Crown Worthy": Mickensy Ellis-White Named Top 20 Finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2026
THE FOLLOWING IS A MICKENSY ELLIS-WHILE RELEASE DANVILLE, IL - Mickensy Ellis-White, a dedicated U.S. Army Reserve veteran, local Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and community leader,...
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Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant Set for Monday, July 13th at 6 PM
ABOVE: 2025 Georgetown Fair Queen Jordyn Fourez poses with candidates for this year's Georgetown Fair Queen. The Candidates include (in alphabetical order) Britynn Atwood, Laney Cook, Sophie Forshler,...
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State Representative Carol Ammons and her husband Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons indicted on federal criminal charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Urbana has confirmed to WITY that Carol Ammons an d her husband AAron Ammons were indicted on federal criminal charges. We now have details from Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois: State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, faces 10 counts of wire fraud, making a false statement to the FBI and...
Jul 09, 2026
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Double Homicide Suspect Arrested by Danville Police
The Danville Police Department provided an update regarding the shooting that occurred on November 27, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of E. Main Street. The shooting claimed the lives of 33-year-old Keith G. Stone of Danville and a 17-year-old juvenile. A third victim sustained injuries but has sinc...
Jul 07, 2026
Iroquois County Announces Cooling Centers
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Anderson June 29, 2026 Cooling Centers Available Within Iroquois County During Extreme Heat WATSEKA, ILLINOIS - With dangerously hot t...
Jun 30, 2026
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Illinois Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes
(CHAMPAIGN, Ill., June 29, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. &q...
Jun 29, 2026
Local Contractors and Trades Take Note: Fischer Theater Looking For Bids
After the demonstration at the Chick fil A about using local labor, WITY received a notice that the Fischer Theater is looking for Bids. Contractor Bid Opportunity: Fischer Theatre Renovation Project We're excited to share a bidding opportunity at the Historic Fischer Theatre and would appreciate your help spreading th...
Jun 08, 2026
State Representative Carol Ammons and her husband Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons indicted on federal criminal charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Urbana has confirmed to WITY that Carol Ammons an d her husband AAron Ammons were indicted on federal criminal charges. We now have details from Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois: State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, faces 10 counts of wire fraud, making a false statement to the FBI and...
Jul 09, 2026
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Double Homicide Suspect Arrested by Danville Police
The Danville Police Department provided an update regarding the shooting that occurred on November 27, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of E. Main Street. The shooting claimed the lives of 33-year-old Keith G. Stone of Danville and a 17-year-old juvenile. A third victim sustained injuries but has sinc...
Jul 07, 2026
Iroquois County Announces Cooling Centers
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Anderson June 29, 2026 Cooling Centers Available Within Iroquois County During Extreme Heat WATSEKA, ILLINOIS - With dangerously hot t...
Jun 30, 2026
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Illinois Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes
(CHAMPAIGN, Ill., June 29, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. &q...
Jun 29, 2026
Local Contractors and Trades Take Note: Fischer Theater Looking For Bids
After the demonstration at the Chick fil A about using local labor, WITY received a notice that the Fischer Theater is looking for Bids. Contractor Bid Opportunity: Fischer Theatre Renovation Project We're excited to share a bidding opportunity at the Historic Fischer Theatre and would appreciate your help spreading th...
Jun 08, 2026
By LUKE TAYLOR
ltaylor@news-gazette.com
The pilot of a crop dusting helicopter was seriously injured in a crash this evening.
Kevin P. Pettis, 54, Champaign, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
The change will not occur until after UI System President Tim Killeen steps down at the end of his contract on June 30, 2027.
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and Champaign County Clerk and Recorder Aaron Ammons had their first court appearance Thursday morning in a federal case that has led some to call for their resignations.
The Illinois State Board of Education released new guidelines recently on how schools should and should not use artificial intelligence in K-12 education.
The pilot of a crop dusting helicopter was seriously injured in a crash this evening.
Kevin P. Pettis, 54, Champaign, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
The change will not occur until after UI System President Tim Killeen steps down at the end of his contract on June 30, 2027.
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and Champaign County Clerk and Recorder Aaron Ammons had their first court appearance Thursday morning in a federal case that has led some to call for their resignations.
The Illinois State Board of Education released new guidelines recently on how schools should and should not use artificial intelligence in K-12 education.
Luisiana Hernandez has worked for the Urbana School District since 2014 in various roles after a spell as a Spanish Language Arts teacher from 2005-08.
The Law Enforcement Crisis Worker will assist with crisis intervention, behavioral health assessments, de-escalation, connections to treatment and follow-up services.
A series of stabbing victims each testified in a trial Wednesday, sharing their accounts of the fight that led to all of their injuries.
Meet this flower aficionado at Tilton's Autumn Fields senior living facility
Mike Namoff has raised funds and awareness — not to mention pitched a ton of innings — for a league that gives kids facing physical and mental challenges an opportunity to play baseball.
A salute to community difference-makers at the heart of the Tom Jones Challenger League.
While village trustees unanimously agreed to put the advisory question on allowing cannabis establishments on the ballot, the binding referendum on trustee election methods was more divisive.
Today is Thursday, July 16, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago:
The third of six Farm Credit Illinois scholarship recipients, Trent Schmid of Cissna Park, greatly values his rich family roots in agriculture, his college and career plans and his family’s farming operation.
The story of how Americans fell in love with -- or for -- 'fine Corinthian leather' in the 1975 Chrysler Cordoba.
Grace Wilken, who indicated she would leave the city council sometime after July, would be the third to do this year.
For the DeAth family of Indianola, the Georgetown Fair means a lot to them. "It's like better than Christmas for us," said mom Laura DeAth. "You just get to be with your community and your people. You've got to find your people in life. And people at the Georgetown Fair are just... it's what makes small town America work."
The council voted 4-1 Monday to approve a planned-unit development for a 32-unit apartment building to be built on 0.6 acres at 413-419 W. Main St. Alderman Maryalice Wu was the sole “no” vote.
This week, it's up to a jury to decide if a man accused of stabbing four individuals was trying to kill them, or if he acted in self defense.
Today is Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago:
Congratulations to Chris Harlan and Justin McCoy, who teamed up to win their first Players Cup championship.
The Vermilion County Board Tuesday night approved discontinuing the Vermilion County Delinquent Tax Sale Trustee pilot program between the board and Vermilion Advantage that was started less than two years ago, meaning the loss of a position with Vermilion Advantage and the untangling of financials for the county to get back what it's entitled, said Board Chairman Steve Miller.
UPDATE: The emergency has ended and normal operations can continue.
Hamilton Walker's has announced plans to open a second location in the Broad Ripple neighborhood of Indianapolis in early 2027.
C-UPHD has identified an individual "associated with Edison Middle School" who has contagious tuberculosis. The health district said that it is in the process of assessing students and staff who have been exposed.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 31 new laws on Friday as he continues evaluating measures passed in the spring session, including bills banning certain ingredients from cosmetics and correcting the state’s property tax laws.
It meant a great deal for me to hear from NSMA Executive Director Dave Goren that I had won the Illinois Sportscaster of the Year Award for 2025.
Gas prices have shot up around Champaign in the last week with an average increase of 27.2 cents, placing them significantly higher than costs at this time last year.
A proposed new liquor license would enable Mahomet gas stations to sell beer and wine to be consumed on-site so that these establishments can meet the state’s criteria to get a video gaming license.
An Illinois man pleaded guilty Monday to reckless homicide in a crash that lead to a death outside Tolono last year.
Indiana’s state government cash reserves grew by $1.5 billion over the past year as tax collections increased much faster than expected.
URBANA — State Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, entered not guilty pleas to federal corruption charges …
You know Sapphire, our old faithful horse who took us on many open wagon rides — she had some trouble to deal with this summer. It was nothing…
DANVILLE — The 43rd Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show sponsored by Threads of Time Creative Sewing & Retreat Center is being hosted this …
DANVILLE — A local homeless shelter is getting a boost from the city.
Airport meeting set for July 16
DANVILLE — Another recipient has been chosen for a home from the Habitat for Humanity organization in Danville.
Greg Ballard commemorated the independent effort to get his name on the November ballot for secretary of state Tuesday, turning over eight lar…
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