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Rep. Miller Votes to Pass the One Big, Beautiful Bill
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is a historic victory for American workers, families, and farmers. It eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, delivers permanent tax relief for small businesses and work...
Jul 03, 2025

2020 DHS Graduate Peyton Hile Reflects Upon Graduation from U.S. Naval Academy
As Hile explained, a camp she attended at the Naval Academy, while in high school, convinced her that that was where she wanted to go. She recalled her interview with Congressman John Shimkus, which ...
Jul 03, 2025

Rep. Kelly condemns Big, Ugly Bill: 'Shame on House Republicans'
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemned U.S. House Republicans for jamming through the Big, Ugly Bill to meet an arbitrary deadline.
Jul 03, 2025

Armed Felon Sentenced to Prison After Fleeing from Police
The People presented evidence that on March 25, 2025, an officer with the Danville Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a violation of the vehicle code.
Jul 03, 2025

Schweizer Announces Over $86k in Library Grants in the 104th District
"I am pleased to see four libraries in the district be awarded the Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants," said Rep. Schweizer. "These grants will be helpful for our libraries to conti...
Jul 03, 2025

Downtown Danville Business Owners Receive $5,000 Grants from Downtown Danville Inc for Building Improvements
Downtown Danville Inc. is thrilled to announce that two of the downtown district business owners received grants for building improvements. These grants are part of our ongoing initiative to support a...
Jul 03, 2025

Danville Man, 29, Faces Charges of Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Aggravated Fleeing & Eluding; Multiple Traffic Violations
The driver of the stolen vehicle exited and began running northbound from the scene where the Vermilion County Sheriff's Deputy and a responding Danville Police Officer took him into custody. The driv...
Jul 03, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
INCLUDING - July 19: Lit Fit with Mandy. Join us Saturdays for a dance fitness series that's as fun as your favorite book. All fitness levels welcome - just bring your water bottle and wear clothes th...
Jul 03, 2025

Juvenile Faces Charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon; Unlawful Use of Weapon - Machine Gun; Obstructing a Peace Officer
Officers witnessed the suspect acting suspicious while walking illegally in the middle of the roadway. The juvenile was stopped and found to have a loaded firearm.
Jul 03, 2025

Danville Grad, NFL Standout Continues to Support Hometown that Supported Him
On Saturday, Sherfield will host his fifth-annual free youth football camp, which will be expanding into an evening session under the lights at Ned Whitesell Field.
Jul 03, 2025