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Danville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Danville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Danvilleās mayor is doing after three weekend shootings.
- How a Danville aldermanās fishing trip became a charged hate-crime case
- Where to find your next live show around Danville and beyond
Also on today's calendar: Roads To Recovery and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Monday: Windy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 58, low: 41.
- Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Danville Mayor addresses recent violence over the weekend, with one fatality and several injuries (chambanatoday.com) ā Danvilleās mayor is addressing a violent weekend that left one resident dead and several others, including teens, hospitalized after three separate shootings across the city. Heās promising aggressive law enforcement, urging community accountability at home, and asking anyone with information to come forward to help prevent further violence. 
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2. Fishing Trip Turned Hate Crime: Danville Alderman Recounts Armed Confrontation in Paris, Illinois (illinois.edu) ā Danville Ward One Alderman Jaleel Jones describes a terrifying fishing trip in Paris, Illinois, where he and his cousins say armed men used racial slurs and a shotgun before being arrested on hate crime and attempted murder charges. The program also examines how Edgar Countyās 911 dispatchers handled Jonesā calls, raising questions about training and emergency response that matter for Danville residents traveling or living nearby. Ā Ā Ā
3. Central Illinois Music Guide (chambanatoday.com) ā Danville music lovers can use this regional guide to find live shows, fairs, and festivals across Vermilion County and neighboring areas, organized by genre and venue type. It explains what details listings include, how often theyāre updated, and how local bands or venues can submit Danville-area events so residents donāt miss upcoming performances. Ā Ā Ā
4. Lake Villa property taxpayers paid $3,411 per household for local pensions in FY 2024 (lakecountygazette.com) ā Danville households paid about $9,201 each in 2024 property taxes toward police and fire pensions, one of the highest burdens among Illinois municipalities. A new statewide analysis from the Illinois Department of Insurance compares Danvilleās pension costs, funding level, and employee contributions with hundreds of other cities, highlighting how local taxpayers help shoulder Illinoisā growing pension obligations. Ā Ā Ā
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Golf Start ā - ā
Danville Country Club, 2718 Denmark Rd, Danville
12:00 pm
Friday May 8
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting ā
Danville, IL Calendar, 17 W. Main St., Danville
6:00 pm -
Comprehensive Plan - Public Open House ā
Danville, IL Calendar, 516 W Madison Street, Danville
4:30 pm -
Public Works Committee Meeting ā
Danville, IL Calendar, 17 W. Main St., Danville
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Roads To Recovery ā
The Historic Fischer Theatre, 158 N Vermilion St, Danville
6:00 pm -
Monthly Entrepreneur Meet Up in Danville, IL ā
Mad Goat Coffee, 2601 N Vermilion St, Danville
10:30 am
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Tuesday May 12
Thursday May 14
Thursday May 21
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š Events Nearby
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Tai Chi Session 3 ā
DACC BREMER CENTER, 2000 E Main St, Danville
5:30 pm -
Wicker Park Bucktownās āFirst Fridaysā Art Walk ā
Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
6:00 pm -
HS Spring Concert--SFHS Gym
Salt Fork High School, SFHS Gym, Catlin
7:00 pm -
TC (CO-OP) Varsity Baseball @ Oakwood ā
Oakwood High School, 5870 US-150, Fithian
4:30 pm -
Vermilion Voles Vintage Base Ball ā
Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville
12:00 pm -
Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats ā
22296 Henning Rd, Danville
1:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Gamma Team Security Inc posted a job opening for ARMED Security Officer in Danville. Apply here.
- OSL Retail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W2491 in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)
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