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🌱 Police detail charges after deadly Plum Street shooting in Danville
Danville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Danville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police detail charges after deadly Plum Street shooting in Danville
- Danville veteran advances in Ms. Veteran America, backing homeless women vets
- How much grant money is coming to United Way of Danville?
Also on today's calendar: Tom Grassman Band at VRBC and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two charged in fatal Danville shooting (foxillinois.com) — Danville police and county officials are investigating a fatal shooting that killed 24-year-old Krisean M. Watson of Danville on Plum Street Friday night. Two 19-year-old Danville men have been arrested on preliminary murder and related charges, and investigators are still asking anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers. 
• 'Combat Ready, Crown Worthy': Mickensy Ellis-White Named Top 20 Finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2026 (vermilioncountyfirst.com) — Danville’s own Mickensy Ellis-White, an Army Reserve veteran and local counselor, has been named a Top 20 finalist for the 2026 Ms. Veteran America competition. She’s using the platform to raise funds and awareness for homeless women veterans, including local outreach events and an online campaign supporting Final Salute, Inc.
• Illinois awards nearly $200K in nonprofit grants (newschannel20.com) — United Way of Danville is among 10 small nonprofits statewide sharing nearly $200,000 in new Illinois Charitable Trust grants to support food, housing, and essential services. Local residents may also benefit from a future round, as applications are open through September on the state treasurer’s website.
📸 Around Danville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Monthly Entrepreneur Meet Up in Danville, IL →
Mad Goat Coffee, 2601 N Vermilion St, Danville
10:30 am
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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Board of Education Meeting
North Ridge Middle School Board Room at Dr. Fields Administrative Service Center
6:30 pm -
Tom Grassman Band at VRBC →
Vermilion River Beer Co., 103 N Vermilion St, Danville
5:30 pm -
Vibes @ The Village →
Liberty VIllage of Danville, 3220 Independence Dr, Danville
6:00 pm -
Danville Dans →
Danville Stadium, 610 Highland Blvd, Danville
6:30 pm -
The 77 Experience at the Fischer Theatre →
Fischer Theatre, 158 N Vermilion St, Danville
7:00 pm -
Lunch Box Concert Series at VRBC →
Vermilion River Beer Co., 103 N Vermilion St, Danville
11:30 am -
Free Lunch & Learn: Synergy Seminar Series →
Danville Public Library, 319 N Vermilion St, Danville
11:30 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Education Meeting
North Ridge Middle School Board Room at Dr. Fields Administrative Service Center
6:30 pm -
AMBUCS Friday Nights Concert Series →
Snapper's Bar & Grill, 332 E Liberty Ln, Danville
7:00 pm -
Pop-Up Comedy Club at LiveWire →
LiveWire Ultra Lounge, 310 Bryan Ave, Danville
8:00 pm -
The Shoppes at Charlotte’s Sunday Market →
The Shoppes at Charlotte's, 407 Ann St, Danville
10:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Danville. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Monthslong debate ends with apartment project approval (foxillinois.com)
- After-School Care Options in Champaign-Urbana (chambanamoms.com)
- Defining the Modern ‘Land-Grant Mission' at ACES (morningagclips.com)
Ok Danville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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