Category Archives: More News
Two Arrested in Danville Vehicle Hijacking
Bond has been set at $100,000 apiece for two suspects arrested in connection with a vehicle hijacking in Danville. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says 24-year-old Dwayne Jackson of Peoria and 2...
Bill Pickett Mar 14, 2017
County Renewing Efforts to Obtain Federal Building
Vermilion County is planning to renew its effort to secure the Federal Building in downtown Danville. County Board Chairman Mike Marron says the county is still interested in relocating offices there ...
Bill Pickett Mar 10, 2017
DHS Class Works on Special Project
Some Danville High School art students are using their talents to help other teens improve their health and outlook on life. The students in instructor John Rackow's class have been working on project...
Bill Pickett Mar 10, 2017
Aqua Illinois Water to Receive Award
A company that provides water to thousands of customers in East Central Illinois has been selected to receive a Source Water Protection Award. Aqua Illinois Water is being recognized for its efforts t...
Bill Pickett Mar 08, 2017
Firefighters Union Says Proposed Cuts ''Dangerous''
Danville Firefighters Local 429 is calling a proposal to cut 16 firefighters a dangerous move. The union reacted today (Wednesday) to Mayor Scott Eisenhauer's proposal to trim the number of firefighte...
Bill Pickett Mar 08, 2017
School Bus Seat Belt Bill Passes Committee
Legislation supported by Secretary of State Jesse White requiring seat belts on school buses in Illinois passed the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee today and now moves to the full H...
Bill Pickett Mar 08, 2017
Mayor Proposes Big Cuts in Danville Fire Department!
A federal arbitrator has ruled in favor of Danville Firefighters Local 429 in its contract dispute with the city. But it may cost firefighters dearly. Mayor Scott Eisenhauer is proposing cutting an en...
Bill Pickett Mar 07, 2017
Danville Council Raises Some Nuisance Penalties
Danville City Council members have agreed to raise penalties for certain offenses regarding motor vehicles. But aldermen have decided to delay raising penalties for inoperable and abandoned vehicles. ...
Bill Pickett Mar 07, 2017
Some Casino Operators Oppose Expanding Gaming
Managers of the Jumer's Casino in Rock Island are opposed to adding more casinos in Illinois...including one in Danville. Jumer's spokesman Bill Renk says any new casinos in the state would likely mer...
Bill Pickett Mar 07, 2017
Popular Nightclub Now Just a Memory
A once popular nightclub south of Danville is now just a memory. Construction crews on Monday demolished the former Lamplighter building located at the intersection of Illinois route one and East 14th...
Bill Pickett Mar 07, 2017