A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested early Tuesday morning, April 29, following a foot pursuit with Danville Police near Bowman Avenue and Meadow Street. Officers stopped the individual just after midnight for being underage and out past curfew.
Parkland College is expanding its support for sustainable transportation with the addition of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus. Located in the B7 parking lot, the stations were installed with the help of a $5,000 grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), which the college receives annually as part of its membership in the organization.
On April 11, 2021, at approximately 4:37 p.m., a shooting occured in the 1100 block of Webber Street. Responding officers arrived on scene to find Musah lying in a yard with a gunshot wound. Officers and paramedics then immediately provided lifesaving care as he was tranported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation indicated the victim was believed to be letting out a dog for a friend when he was approached and shot.
The conference will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the I Hotel and Conference Center. The conference provides resources, tools, and information to increase the capacity of neighborhood residents, volunteers, and grassroots organizers to positively impact their neighborhoods using community engagement. It includes 18 shops from several departments, institutions, and community partners related to maintaining a vibrant and engaged neighborhood.
“It was just last year that the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding to our state,” Khayyat continued. “This is why IEMA-OHS continuously monitors the National Weather Service forecasts so we are prepared if severe weather tracks from the coast into Illinois.”
Kelly, a veteran Democratic lawmaker and former chair of the Illinois Democratic Party, is the second major Democrat to enter the 2026 primary race, following Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. She has represented Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District since 2013. Her district stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Danville, covering a large and diverse area. In 2010, she also ran as the Democratic nominee for state treasurer.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate, entering the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. With nearly $20 million in campaign funds and a growing national profile, the Schaumburg Democrat becomes the third major candidate in what is shaping up to be one of Illinois’ most closely watched contests.
Starting May 7, a REAL ID will be required to fly within the U.S. unless travelers present a valid passport. But Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says residents shouldn’t worry — despite the official enforcement date, the federal government has built in a two-year grace period.
The driver accused of crashing into a Mattoon nursing home, killing one resident and critically injuring another, has been denied pretrial release. On Tuesday afternoon, a Coles County judge ruled that 54-year-old Curtis Meadows will remain in custody as he awaits trial.
A crash in the construction zone along southbound Interstate 57 at milepost 237, near the I-74 interchange, has caused significant traffic delays Monday afternoon. Authorities are urging drivers to seek alternate routes while emergency responders work to clear the scene.