Danville Labor Parade Set For September 7th
The City of Danville, East Central Illinois AFL-CIO, and East Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council are proud to announce their partnership to ensure the continuation of the Danville Labor Day Parade, a community tradition that has been celebrated for more than 90 years. As one of the largest Labo...
Jul 20, 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