Community
7 months ago
Danville juvenile arrested for loaded gun possession

He was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and will remain in custody until his hearing. The Danville Police Department emphasizes that all individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. They urge the community to come forward with any further information regarding this incident by contacting the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers via their website, mobile app P3TIPS, or anonymously by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).

Community
7 months ago
South Ridge Park to get walking loop improvements starting in March

The Urbana Park District is set to begin improvements to the walking loop at South Ridge Park in March. The project will replace the existing asphalt path with a five-foot wide concrete trail, enhancing accessibility and durability for park-goers.

College
7 months ago
UIUC announces new division to oversee the Illinois Arboretum

Head of DPNS and Executive Director, Peterson will draw inspiration from the Arboretum’s 2021 Master plan, focusing on improving iconic physical spaces, creating connections between those spaces, growing partnerships, and increasing communication with the community and donors. While many Arboretum activities will continue, Peterson explains that the community must be patient as the division navigates a new facility.

College
7 months ago
UIUC Department of Entomology hosts their 42nd Annual Insect Fear Film Festival

The festival will feature a bugscope, more spiders, arthropods, and insect arts and crafts. The event will take place at the Foellinger Auditorium starting at 5:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Community
7 months ago
Illinois Senate committee advances bill banning vehicle searches based on cannabis smell

Law enforcement argues that the bill makes it more difficult to track drug traffickers and impaired drivers. The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk provided an odorless container with raw cannabis to show that people can transport cannabis legally.

Community
7 months ago
Attorney General files a motion to restore Danville Correctional Facility firing range

Vermilion Advantage will be holding an informational meeting at Salt Grass Steakhouse, 204 Eastgate Drive, on Wednesday, February 19th at 9:00 A.M., to organize opposition to this motion.

Community
7 months ago
Urbana police and Illinois Liquor Commission team up for alcohol compliance checks

The Urbana Police Department, in partnership with the Illinois Liquor Commission, recently completed two alcohol compliance operations aimed at ensuring local businesses adhere to regulations prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors.

Community
7 months ago
Cunningham Children’s Home celebrates Tanner’s strides

Everything changed when Tanner discovered the CAV Elite basketball team. He found purpose as the team’s waterboy and scorekeeper and eventually let go of his physical aggression. In Fall 2024, he expressed interested in taking a class in his home school district. Last month, Tanner officially began taking two classes in his home school district.

Community
7 months ago
Eastern Illinois Foodbank’s 2025 Prom Benefit for Hunger Relief quickly approaching

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank is gearing up for its 2025 Prom Benefit for Hunger Relief, presented by Martinelli’s Market, on March 1 at the I Hotel & Conference Center in Champaign. The event aims to raise $125,000, which will help provide 375,000 meals for neighbors facing food insecurity in the region.

Community
7 months ago
Urbana Police arrest three teenagers for possession of cannabis and firearms

The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested for various offenses. Urbana Police remain committed to addressing violent crime and illegal firearm possession through continued enforcement efforts and community partnerships.

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