Category Archives: More News
Businesses, Volunteers Rescue Downtown Beautification
People traveling to Downtown Danville have become accustomed to seeing lots of flowers and other plants during the summer. But this year Downtown Danville Services Superintendent Shelly Larson was con...
Bill Pickett May 23, 2017
Respected Central Illinois Broadcaster Dead at 75
A highly respected Central Illinois broadcaster has died. Dave Shaul, whose broadcast career spanned decades at WCIA Television and WDWS Radio, died early today (Monday). WDWS reporter Tim Ditman has ...
Bill Pickett May 22, 2017
'Are You Looking for Us?' - Cattle Flee Crash Scene
Illinois State Police say it was fortunate that when a semi trailer hauling cattle crashed near Danville Saturday, the crash occurred near an exit along Interstate 74. Nearly 70 head of cattle spilled...
Bill Pickett May 21, 2017
Sunset's 'Joe' and 'Nellie' Welcome New Cygnets
Although scattered showers and thunderstorms may spoil part of your weekend plans, these guys and gals could care less about getting wet. Sunset Memorial Park in Danville is celebrating the arrival of...
Bill Pickett May 19, 2017
Gambling Expansion Clears One Hurdle
The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that would allow for expanding gambling in the state...including adding a casino in Danville. The bill would also allow Chicago to control another casino. The gam...
Bill Pickett May 18, 2017
Local Memorial Honors Fallen Police Officers
Three Vermilion County law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty were remembered today during a ceremony as part of National Police Week. The ceremony at Sunset Memorial Park honored Sheriff...
Bill Pickett May 18, 2017
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Danville Shooting
The U.S. Marshal's Task Force has arrested a Danville woman wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in April. Danville Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says 38-year-old Lakeisha Cunningham was...
Bill Pickett May 18, 2017
'3 Kings of Peace' Seek Peace With Gangs
Some Danville men known as the 'Three Kings of Peace' hope a meeting set for this evening (Friday, May 19th, 2017) will help stem violence in the city. Ed Butler is one of the 'Three Kings of Peace' a...
Bill Pickett May 18, 2017
DACC to Confer Two Honorary Degrees
For the first time in its 70-year history, Danville Area Community College will confer honorary degrees on two community leaders. Louis L. Mervis and Vickie J. Miller were chosen because they have exc...
Bill Pickett May 18, 2017
Lt. Governor Praises DACC College Express Program
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti stopped by Danville Area Community College Wednesday afternoon. During her visit she praised the local College Express program. ''College Express starte...
Bill Pickett May 17, 2017