It is Census Day and local officials are reminding residents of the importance of filling out the form. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. notes the census number determines how much federal money is invested in our community in such areas as education, social services, roads, buses and infrastructure. In addition the population determines how many seats Illinois will have in Congress.
Currently the 15th Congressional district, where Danville is located, includes all or parts of 33 counties. Mayor Williams notes that number will increase if the area is under-counted.
