Category Archives: Health

Danville School Board Seeks to Reduce Stress
Danville School District 118 board members have agreed to extend four separate programs providing extra support to relieve stress for both students and staff members. Hannah Clingan is Director of Pro...
Jul 20, 2023

For Danville City Council: Getting Serious about Future of Sewers
Tuesday night's (July 18th) Danville City Council meeting included a presentation from RJN Group out of Downers Grove on their $1.7 million assessment on about 20% of Danville's storm and sanitary sew...
Jul 18, 2023

OSF Birthing Center Still Set for Sept 1 Reopening; Contract Established to Help Ensure Staffing
The Friday, July 14th STEPUP meeting at Second Church of Christ in Danville focused heavily on healthcare, especially for women and early childcare. One of the speakers was OSF Sacred Heart president ...
Jul 14, 2023

Vermilion Co Board Says YES to $75,000 Boost for Position at Mental Health 708 Board
Earlier this month, Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board Executive Director Jim Russell asked for the Danville City Council to contribute $25,000 for part of an initial one year salary for a new p...
Jul 13, 2023

Seniors Stay Healthy Through Free Produce Program at CRIS Healthy Aging Location in Danville
THE FOLLOWING IS A CARLE HEALTH RELEASE Danville, Ill - CRIS Healthy Aging is encouraging seniors in the Danville area to stop by for fresh produce, herbs and flowers once a week, starting July...
Jul 09, 2023

Firefighters Helping Area Children Stay Safe
Some area children have been learning what to do in the event of a fire at their home. Danville Firefighters used the I & I Firefighters Association's Safe House to give the youngsters a life-like...
Jul 06, 2023

Faraci's Measure to Combat Opioid Epidemic Becomes Law
THE FOLLOWING IS A STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI'S OFFICE RELEASE SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Paul Faraci sponsored a measure that expands access to overdose prevention supplies for providers enrol...
Jul 05, 2023

Violence Prevention Task Force Hosting Special WAVE Event; Sat July 29th
Tara Wright, from the Survivor Resource Center, recently joined Tommy B on D102's The Big Show. Part of their conversation was about the upcoming WAVE event, being put together by the Violence Prevent...
Jul 05, 2023

SALVATION ARMY: Saturday Drive-Thru Lunch Pick Up for Those in Need Due to Power Outage
THE FOLLOWING IS A SALVATION ARMY RELEASE Vermilion County, IL. -The Salvation Army works to serve those who can benefit from food during the current power outage. Local emergency disaster resp...
Jul 01, 2023

Air Quality Alert Continued Until 7 PM this (Thurs, June 29th) Evening
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield has issued an Air Quality Alert in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. Members...
Jun 29, 2023







