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In the news today, the County Board hears about a possible new hog containment facility,. There will be sloppy joes in Georgetown to support the local fire protection district. And more. Listen in now.

From a media release from the Illinois State Police Troop 5- The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal crash involving a passenger car and a school bus. This morning, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Troopers responded to a crash on IL Route 9 at Ford County 1000E Road near Gibson City. Preliminary informatio...

Parents and kids enjoyed a Friday night in Downtown Danville. In a event themed on Science and public safety vehicles with all the bells, whistles and sirens you would want, all in one night. There were bubbles, a Danville Library Bookmobiles, Danville Police cars, a Fire engine and ambulance, all for kids to peek in s...

When property taxes remain unpaid properties are often abandoned and become eyesores. Private tax buyers often purchase the taxes and sometimes they are successful in off loading the property to a private buyer. When that fails, the property becomes the concern of the county. When property taxes go unpaid and have no p...

The Danville Police released this information: On July 31, 2026, at 9:53 a.m., officers with the Danville Police Department responded to the 100 block of Fairweight Avenue for a gunshot fired into the air after an argument over leaving the dumpster lid open. Upon arrival, officers spoke to witnesses and successfully ca...