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🌱 How Danville’s girls track team nearly captured a state championship

Danville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Danville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Danville’s girls track team nearly captured a state championship
  • How Danville honored 13,000 veterans at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony.
  • See where Danville ranks in Illinois’ police and fire pension costs

Also on today's calendar: 14th Annual Catlin Strawberry Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danville places second, five locals win IHSA girls' track and field state titles (news-gazette.com) — Danville High School’s girls track and field team capped a huge season by finishing second in the IHSA Class 2A state meet, led by state champions Samantha Brown and Jamia Esther. The Vikings’ success sparked a welcome-back ceremony in Danville and a celebration at Whitesell Field, highlighting how local athletes stacked up against top programs from across Illinois.
   

• ‘It brings tears to my eyes': Danville National Cemetery hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony (wcia.com) — Danville National Cemetery drew a solemn crowd Monday to honor the 13,000 veterans and spouses buried there during its annual Memorial Day ceremony. Local American Legion members and visiting veterans shared emotional reflections, laid wreaths, and urged residents to pause each year to remember those who gave their lives in service.
   

• How much did Sauk Village households pay in property taxes for police and fire pensions in FY 2024? (southcooknews.com) — A new analysis of Illinois police and fire pension costs shows how Sauk Village compares statewide, and it also reveals Danville households paid about $9,201 each toward these pensions in 2024. The extensive rankings highlight Danville’s relatively high burden and low funding level, giving residents context for how their property tax dollars support public safety retirements across Illinois.
   

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    REAL PEOPLE REAL RESULTS REAL AFFORDABLE. PLUS I DO ALOT MORE AND AM TRUSTWORTHY!! GET ME A TASK, I'LL NAIL IT!! (Nextdoor The Griffin Chapter)
  • PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Part Time - Effingham, Shelbyville, Mattoon in Danville. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.

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  • PREP BOYS TRACK: Blue Devils roll in sectional (bnd.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Danville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Danville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.