Category Archives: More News
Probe of Serious Cycle Accident Continues
Vermilion County Sheriff's Police are continuing their investigation into a serious crash on Friday involving a motorcycle. Initial reports say a man was critically hurt when his cycle crashed into th...
Bill Pickett Apr 09, 2017
Rep. Shimkus Wants Congress Consulted on Syria
Representative John Shimkus is calling on President Trump to seek Congressional approval before taking more action in Syria. ''In 2013 I cautioned President Obama about military intervention in Syria,...
Bill Pickett Apr 09, 2017
Hog Production Has Family Looking to the Future
Hundreds of area residents now have a better idea on how a hog raising operation works. They toured a new 8100 head wean to finish hog farm west of Rossville during an open house at the Carl and Jody ...
Bill Pickett Apr 07, 2017
Agency to Assist With Local Summer Youth Programs
Some area youth will be eligible this summer to receive scholarships to participate in some educational and recreational programs. The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency will be providing a...
Bill Pickett Apr 06, 2017
Veteran's Concert Set at Danville High School
The Music Department at Danville High School will be hosting its 21st Annual Veterans' Concert next month. The event on May 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the DHS Dick Van Dyke Auditorium honors all of those in...
Bill Pickett Apr 06, 2017
Hoopeston Chief Continues Showing Grit and Determination
Hoopeston Police Chief Mark Drollinger says when he learned he had terminal cancer it reminded him ''how special this life is.'' The Chief talked about his cancer and the tremendous community support ...
Bill Pickett Apr 06, 2017
No Charges Lodged in Fatal Danville Accident
The Champaign County Coroner and Danville Police say an investigation is continuing into Tuesday's fatal car-pedestrian accident along North Vermilion Street. Coroner Duane Northrup says 70-year-old G...
Bill Pickett Apr 06, 2017
Panel to Consider New South Danville Bar
The Danville Area Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday (April 6, 2017) is expected to act on a petition seeking to allow a new bar or tavern in South Danville. Rush Brothers Inc., which currently d...
Bill Pickett Apr 05, 2017
Danville Woman Hospitalized After Shooting
Danville Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Minnesota Street early this morning for a report of a female victim with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 28 year old female ...
Bill Pickett Apr 05, 2017
Budget on Display as Fire Talks Continue
Danville City Council members have voted to place a proposed new budget on public display, but talks continue on how cuts will be made in the fire department. Assistant Chief Tom Pruitt says a team co...
Bill Pickett Apr 05, 2017