Category Archives: More News
Riverfront Development Plan Sidetracked
Some Danville City Council members say now is not the time to use federal Community Development Block Grant money for downtown riverfront development. Only 3 aldermen voted in favor of the proposed CD...
Bill Pickett Apr 05, 2017
Many Familiar Faces Win in Tuesday's Election
It was a good day for many of the incumbents in Tuesday's election. Both Westville Mayor Mike Weese and Georgetown Mayor Darin Readnour were able to retain their positions. Weese won by only 15 votes ...
Bill Pickett Apr 04, 2017
AFSCME Dispute Heads to Appellate Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has rejected Governor Bruce Rauner's request to bypass the Fourth District Appellate Court - and directly hear arguments in the AFSCME contract dispute. ''We have gone as fa...
Bill Pickett Apr 04, 2017
Weather Expected to Cooperate for Election
Although our forecast is calling for a wet week, weather conditions are expected to cooperate for Tuesday's election. The forecast is calling for a cloudy day Tuesday, with highs around 60 degrees. De...
Bill Pickett Apr 03, 2017
Discussion of Danville Fire Cuts to Continue
Some citizens spent their Saturday morning meeting face-to-face with Danville's mayor and department heads discussing the city's proposed budget. During an 'Open House' on the budget Danville Mayor Sc...
Bill Pickett Apr 01, 2017
'Everyday Heroes' Honored For Helping Others
Some 'Everyday Heroes' in Vermilion County are getting thanks for their efforts. Five of them were recognized during a breakfast at the Turtle Run Banquet Center in Danville in a program sponsored by ...
Bill Pickett Mar 31, 2017
New Fithian Area Hog Facilities Approved!
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has cleared the way for two new hog raising facilities near Fithian. The Department has approved permits for the Parks Livestock-Shepherd facility about 2.9 mile...
Bill Pickett Mar 31, 2017
Danville AMBUCS Name 84th First Citizen
A Danville man who has often volunteered for various community causes has been named has been selected as the Danville Ambucs 84th First Citizen. Fred Faulstich has taken the term ''community voluntee...
Bill Pickett Mar 31, 2017
Danville Council to Meet in Saturday Session
The Danville City Council is going to be meeting in another Saturday session over the city's proposed budget. Mayor Scott Eisenhauer has announced the council will be holding a ''Budget Open House'' o...
Bill Pickett Mar 30, 2017
Area Vietnam Vets Remember 50 Years Ago
Area Vietnam War Veterans were thanked for their service during a ceremony at the VA's National Cemetery in Danville today (Wednesday). The event brought back memories as the ceremony commemorated the...
Bill Pickett Mar 29, 2017