Jack Krumm

Plymouth

News Reporter at WCIA-TV (Champaign, IL)

CMU Alumni • Sports Broadcaster • News Reporter for WCIA3 • 3x MAB Award Winner • Detroit Lions Enthusiast

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CUPHD pushing preventative mosquito measures for summer

6 days ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s not exactly a surprise but a familiar foe is back for another season. Friday was officially the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. This means nice weather and sunny skies, but also mosquitoes and all that comes with them. On Wednesday, Christian County reported their first West Nile positive mosquito of the year.
Rodeo returns for year 70 in Monticello

6 days ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Piatt County welcomed thousands for day two of their three-day Trail Blazers Rodeo. “70 years strong here at Trail Blazers, and you guys know how this works,” the public address announcer said at the rodeo. Slip on your leather boots — and don’t forget the cowboy hat, the rodeo is in town. “It’s a good time; we like to bring families out and have a good time,” said events coordinator Autumn Mitchell.
Danville Farmers Market increasing accessibility with personal shopper program

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Farmers Market is taking extra steps to make sure everybody can have access to fresh products. This weekend they’re introducing the Personal Shopper Program. It lets people who can’t easily walk through the market themselves order up to five items per visit. President of the Danville Farmers Market board, Susan Franklin, said it’s built with convenience in mind for those who need it.
DACC sports media camp gives kids the opportunity to be play-by-play announcers

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville Area Community College is helping kids learn the tricks of the trade in sports media. Throughout the last week, DACC offered a kids sports media camp. It culminated Thursday night at Danville Stadium for the Dans game. Six kids ranging from elementary through high school got a chance to put the mic on and do radio play-by-play and stadium public address announcing.
Hundreds gather to celebrate Juneteenth at Danville park

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Many across the country celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday, and the celebration didn’t stop in Vermilion County. Hundreds came to Carver Park for a party lasting all day. The fifth annual Juneteenth celebration in Danville started at 1 p.m. and continued until 9 p.m. The event included multiple vendors, including food trucks and tents. It also had basketball, contests and a DJ block party.
Vermilion County Demolition Program kicks off

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials in Vermilion County are celebrating the launch of a new county-wide program: The Vermilion County Demolition Program officially began on Tuesday. The initiative helps communities all across Vermilion County tackle blight and dangerous structures. It was passed by the county board a couple months ago, but the program went live on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Vermilion Advantage President explained exactly how this program works.
Tolono firefighters take part in breathing apparatus training

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) — Deep breaths might help you relax, but for firefighters it saves lives. On Monday night, some of the new and older Tolono firefighters did self-contained breathing apparatus training. In layman’s terms, it’s practicing breathing clean air through air packs. Tolono Fire Chief Chris Humer said the course teaches the best ways to breathe in hazardous areas while building muscle memory.
‘We’re moving forward’: Danville School District board names new leadership after tumultuous year

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville School District held their first board meeting of the summer, and they wasted no time getting off to a quick start by seating a new superintendent and associate superintendent. After a tumultuous last year within the district, the general theme of the meeting was moving forward. And now, with two of the biggest seats filled, the board feels they’re on their way to that goal.
1 year after losing his job in the Quaker closure, this Danville man is his own business owner

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

Posted: Jun 17, 2025 / 10:58 AM CDT Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 11:02 AM CDT SHARE DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An unfortunate and sudden situation sparked a new chapter for one Vermilion County man. 55-year-old Geraldo Rangel worked for Quaker Oats in Danville for 25 years until they suddenly closed last year.
Council tables Oakwood Village Park discussion amid confusion over the park’s future

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Krumm

OAKWOOD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Village of Oakwood made some progress on possible future park upgrades at Monday night’s council meeting. Two items on the agenda talked about upgrades at Oakwood Village Park. The first asked the council to hire an engineer to look further into possible renovations. With a budget up to $60,000, that item passed. But it was the second park item which caused some confusion and concerns from some in the crowd.