Category Archives: More News

County Board May Honor Former Long-Time Member
A Danville woman who spent many years serving on the Vermilion County Board may receive a special honor. A resolution renaming the Vermilion County Administration Building Chambers as the Ivadale Fost...
Dec 14, 2019

Suspect Identified in 2 Iroquois County Murders
[THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. SEE OUR UPDATED STORY ABOUT THE SUSPECT BEING DEAD.] Authorities in Iroquois County are probing two homicides which they think may be connected. And the Iroquois County S...
Dec 14, 2019

Danville Marine Killed in WWII is Back Home
A Danville Marine who was killed in World War II is back home. The remains of Marine Corp Reserve Private First Class Jack B. Van Zandt were escorted into town early this morning by Danville Police an...
Dec 13, 2019

Man Held on Charges of Threatening Congressman Davis
The FBI has arrested a Rochester, Illinois man on charges he threatened to shoot Congressman Rodney Davis. Sixty-four year old Randall Tarr is charged in a criminal complaint with making a threatening...
Dec 12, 2019

Holidays Require Some to Know Their Limits
It is almost time for the holidays, and many families will be getting together to celebrate the occasion. But for some who are suffering from PTSD, going to family reunions or even shopping can be str...
Dec 12, 2019

State Police Warn: Don't Leave Unattended Vehicle Running
As cold weather grips most of the state, it is not uncommon to see a car left unattended and running, but many motorists don't realize this is against Illinois state law. The Illinois State Police is ...
Dec 12, 2019

2 Held for Murder in Fowler, Indiana Fire
Two Benton County, Indiana men have been arrested on arson and murder charges stemming from a December 6th house fire that claimed a life. The body of 63-year-old Daniel Riegle was found after a fire ...
Dec 12, 2019

Cold Weather? - No Problem as Firefighters Sharpen Skills
Danville Firefighters had to force their way into a home for a fire call in the 900 block of East Main Street last night (December 11, 2019). And they found one 'victim' partially hanging out a second...
Dec 12, 2019

DACC Awarded $225,000 'Life Skills' Grant
Danville Area Community College has won a $225-thousand dollar 'Bridge and Innovation' grant from the Illinois Community College Board. The grant will fund DACC's Innovative Transitions Program. ''The...
Dec 12, 2019

Hoopeston Man Held for Battery of Unborn Child
A 22-year-old Hoopeston man is in custody facing preliminary charges which include battery of an unborn child. Hoopeston Police say the man was taken into custody Wednesday after a 73-year-old woman r...
Dec 11, 2019







