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
Pre-Trial Release of Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Clerk DENIED By Judge
Gun shots were heard in an armed robbery but our Danville Police Department responded quickly and the perpetrator was arrested. At a detention hearing Monday, June 8th, to determine his status, pre-trial release was DENIED by Judge Wall and Gino Lopez will remain in jail. The original Danville Police summary of the eve...
Jun 08, 2026
Balloons Over Vermilion Makes a Big Splash Again!
The Balloons Over Vermilion was a great success until the rains came Saturday night. On Friday there was a Splash and Dash and several balloons got up in the air to participate. WITY had the chance to observe Dean Carlton set up and fly his balloon over Lake Vermilion. The process of setting up and inflating the balloo...
Jun 08, 2026