United Way Brown Bags It
Danville - United Way of Danville brings a whole new meaning to the term "Brown Bagging your lunch.As the charity looked to raise thousands of dollars Tuesday. Here's how it worked.United Way asked...
View ArticleMayor Says He Will Debate In Street, After Canceling Debate
Champaign-- Champaign mayor Jerry Schweighart says he will debate Don Gerard on the street if he has to. He also chirped in that Gerard "don't scare him." So why was it the mayor, who pulled the...
View ArticleU of I Student among Protestors in Madison
Michael Verderame, a grad student at the U of I, tells us about his experiences at the protests in Wisconsin. Michael was part of a group of students that made the trip to Madison last weekend.
View ArticleSpread the Word, To End the "R" Word
CHAMPAIGN--That's retarded. It's a phrase you most likely have heard and maybe have even said yourself. A group of people spent much of Wednesday around the U of I campus trying to put an end to the...
View ArticleVermilion Co. Gets EPA Grant For Polluted Ground
DANVILLE -- Health officials in Vermilion County say an EPA grant will allow them to answer some questions. They want to know what's in the ground and if contaminated land poses a threat to people....
View ArticleWorkers Attack Pothole Problem
Champaign -If you think it's been bad out there for potholes you are not alone.Champaign workers tell us they've seen a major increase in potholes this year. They also say that makes their work an...
View ArticleProvena Survey: Depression Up Among Teens
DANVILLE -- A new survey reveals depression is on the rise among teens in Vermilion County. The "I Sing the Body Electric" survey comes out every two years. The answers from more than 3,000 high school...
View ArticlePolice Prepare Day Before Unofficial
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA--Local police departments say thanks to an organized plan all hands are on deck and they are ready for Unofficial 2011. As local law enforcement agencies prepare for a busy day of...
View ArticlePotential Internet Taxes Making Businesses Mad
Springfield-The heads of 3 Illinois based internet companies say they'll move their business elsewhere if the state imposes an additional tax on online sales. The CEO's of www.couponcabin.com,...
View ArticleFriends Say Goodbye To Local USS Indianapolis Sinking Survivor
CHAMPAIGN, SAVOY--Friends, family and fellow survivors said goodbye on Friday to a local veteran. Earl Riggins died last week at the age of 86. He was one of three remaining survivors of the USS...
View ArticleParty Goers Flood Amtrak
Champaign-Partyers for Unofficial started arriving in Champaign-Urbana on Thursday. On Friday that continued as more people filled the highways and bi-ways just to get to the 15th annual drink-fest....
View ArticlePolice Adapt To Unofficial
Champaign-Urbana - Police have to adapt as party-goers change their drinking habits.Unofficial was once known for bars packed all day long.Now Police are turning their attention to house parties.
View ArticleBlue Day To Raise Colon Cancer Awareness
Urbana - You may be wondering why so many people were dressed in blue today, it's all about raising awareness of colon cancer. This disease is the nation's second leading cause of cancer deaths.More...
View ArticleUnofficial Shows No Signs Of Slowing
Champaign-- Police say the first party started at 6:30... in THE MORNING. But that didn't mean an early bedtime. By nightfall the party just got bigger at many college houses. It's another wild day...
View ArticleDay Two of Unofficial
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA--After a long night of drinking and celebrating day two of Unofficial is here. After sleeping in a bit many people were wandering around Campustown in their green attire. While some...
View ArticleDistrict Program Helps Spanish Speakers Plan For College
CHAMPAIGN--Planning for your child's college education can be scary, but imagine how difficult it would be if all the information was in another language. The Champaign Unit Four School District...
View ArticleFarmers Fret Possible Equipment Tax
DANVILLE -- Farmers say it could put them out of business. They're talking about a tax on equipment and input; the sales tax would include seeds and fertilizer. Farmers in Illinois once paid a state...
View ArticleDelivery Companies Dread Higher Gas Prices
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA--Rising gas prices leave a dent in anyone's wallet, but for businesses who rely on deliveries higher gas prices take on a whole new meaning. Gas at many stations in Champaign-Urbana...
View ArticleParkland Ground Breaking
Champaign - Parkland College continues to grow and soon it will have a new technology center. Officials at Parkland held a groundbreaking Monday for the new Applied Technology Center.The 67-thousand...
View Article1 Dead, 1 Injured After Car Slams Into Tandem Bike
Rural Champaign County-- One woman is dead and another man is seriously injured after a car slams into a tandem bike on a county road west of Champaign. A neighbor tells us the pair were regular...
View ArticlePedestrian and Bicycle Safety Tips
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA--Fatal pedestrian accidents happen all too often and one local law enforcement agency says now is the perfect time to talk pedestrian and bike safety. Almost everyone knows to look...
View ArticleFarm Bureau Conference
Danville-Local farmers learn what's hot in food trends and the smart way to turn that into a profit. Tuesday the Vermilion County Farm Bureau hosted a specialty crops workshop in Danville. Local...
View ArticleH1N1 Forces Lockdown in Danville Prison
DANVILLE -- Visitors are not allowed at the Danville Correctional Center. The prison is on lockdown after multiple confirmed cases of H1N1. On top of that, the Vermilion County Health Department says...
View ArticleHigh Gas Prices Boost Hybrid Sales
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA--In just two days gas has gone up nearly ten cents a gallon for unleaded in the Champaign-Urbana area. One local car dealer says higher gas prices means a boom in hybrid business. ...
View ArticleUrbana's Sister City Pays A Visit
URBANA- From one side of the world to the next, African leaders make a trip to the City of Urbana. Zomba Malawi in Africa is Urbana's Sister City. ...
View ArticleSecond Candidate Claims Bribe Offer in Mayor Race
DANVILLE -- The race for mayor here has gotten even uglier. A second candidate has come forward saying county board chairman Jim McMahon tried to bribe him out of the race. This time, the alleged offer...
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