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DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Class is now in session for barbers at Danville Area Community College. It’s a program that’s been in the works for a long time. Nine students are enrolled in the class this semester. Wednesday, they had their orientation, and they said they’re ready to fill a need in the community. “I […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A traffic stop in Danville led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man, after police found an illegal gun in his possession. Around 9 p.m. on Friday, members of the Danville Police Department Community Housing Unit and Problem Oriented Policing Unit stopped a car with an expired registration plate near Harmon […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — As fires continue to burn in LA, a Vermilion County man is focusing on hurricane relief even four months later. In September, Hurricane Helene ripped across the southeast leaving people stranded and without homes. Randy Skaggs does not have any ties to the area, but when he saw the devastation online, […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville church is giving dads and other father figures a chance to start fresh and leave a lasting impact on the next generation. Mosaic City Church Lead Pastor LeStan Hoskins is partnering with Royal Donut to make it happen. He knows the importance of having positive role models. Savoy Walmart […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire Sunday night. The crews were dispatched to the home on North Vermilion Street around 6:45 p.m. The home is located near Schlarman Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade Catholic school. Homer FPD extinguishes conveyer fire The Danville Fire Department said the closest […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Four people have been shot in a matter of three days in Danville. Now, one community leader is urging people to come together to support those impacted by the violence. Danville is more than just where LeStan Hoskins works as a pastor. It’s where he’s raising his family. UPDATE: Danville PD […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Coroner has identified the Danville man who died after being hit by a car on Nov. 29. 26-year-old Travis James was hit by a car in Danville on Nov. 29. He later died from his injuries at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Nov 30. Danville PD investigating […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign wasn’t the only Central Illinois town that had Black Friday shoppers, one man in Danville scored some great deals by studying ahead of time. Community member Daniel Young said it’s something he’s been doing for the past eight years. He prepares by researching deals weeks before, then he heads out […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — People in Danville have a chance this holiday season to win some prizes for decorating their homes like Clark Griswold and Martha May Whovier. The “Light Up Danville” Outdoor Decorating Contest is back for its fourth year. Hosted by the City of Danville, the contest invites people to decorate their homes […]
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is in the process of demolishing an abandoned building. Wednesday morning, Public Works knocked down the front walls of the building. It’s located downtown on 129 North Vermilion Street. Bismarck Fire Protection helps extinguish Champaign Co. field fire Danville’s Mayor, Rickey Williams Jr., said the building was […]