A groundbreaking new initiative in Danville is bringing hope and opportunity to local families looking for affordable housing. Real estate agent Hayley Siefert of the Siefert Team at Keller Williams Realty and Wes Taylor of Taylor Construction and Design have teamed up with the City of Danville to build four new-construction homes — the first of their kind in years.
The Growing Community program, hosted by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners, presents Beneficial Insects: Garden Warriors from noon to 1:00 p.m. on June 17 at the Piatt County Extension office in Monticello. Participants will learn how to identify beneficial insects and learn how they manage the pest populations in the garden.
“We are honored to welcome our colleagues from across Illinois to Danville,” said Rickey Williams, Mayor of Danville. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our city’s progress and hospitality, and to highlight the role tourism plays in strengthening local economies.”
Crews with the Champaign Fire Department responded late Monday night to a fire that broke out behind Sam’s Club on North Prospect Avenue.
Officers conducted an investigation on Saturday, May 24, at around 4:30 p.m. regarding information involving subjects with firearms. Their lead directed them to an apartment in the 1600 block of Edgewood in “The Grove” apartment complex. The officers made contact with several subjects in the apartment, which led to further investigation. With help from the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office, Danville Officers obtained a Vermilion County search warrant for the same apartment.
The timeless music of Carole King takes center stage at the Virginia Theatre this summer as the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company (CUTC) and J. Barry Howell present the Tony and Grammy Award-winning production “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”
Less than a month after five of its seven members were sworn in, the newly restructured Champaign Unit 4 school board is preparing to cut ties with Superintendent Shelia Boozer, nearly a year before her contract is set to expire.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), through its Office of Tourism, has announced the addition of 20 new small businesses to the prestigious Illinois Made program, celebrating the artisans, creators, and entrepreneurs whose work embodies the spirit and cultural richness of the state.
National Hamburger Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, May 28, with $5 burgers at participating locations. This one-day-only offer is a tribute to America’s favorite sandwich in Champaign County.
Urbana School District 116 will be offering free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under this summer through the federally funded Summer Meal Program. The initiative, running from June through mid-July 2025, ensures that all children in the area—regardless of income or school enrollment—have access to nutritious meals during the summer break.