Local News

There was an early morning announcement by District 118 Superintendent John Hart concerning an unspecified threat to District 118 buildings today: Due to an anonymous threat to an unidentified school building, all schools in Danville School District 118 will begin dismissing at 8:45 a.m. today - Monday, November 3, 202...

This first day to file for placement on the election ballot for the March 17, 2026, Primary is today. Many candidates will be seeking the first place on the ballot and will try to be first in line at 8 AM at the County Clerk's Office. Sometimes, a lottery is required to determine ballot placements for candidates who ar...

State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) is hosting his first annual Toys for Tots Drive to collect new and unwrapped toys for area children this holiday season. The drive runs from now until Tuesday, December 9th. "The Toys for Tots organization does a tremendous job of spreading Christmas cheer year i...

The entire political community and State expressed sorrow upon learning that four members of former State Senator Darren Bailey's family died Wednesday in a helicopter crash in Montana. Capitol News Illinois reports that Bailey's campaign for governor released a statement saying Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and two g...

Open enrollment is right around the corner. This year Illinoisans getting their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act will use a new system. Capitol News Illinois reports Get Covered Illinois is a state-based marketplace designed to offer more customizable plans and extra special enrollment periods. But as e...