Category Archives: More News
Volunteers Pitch-in For a Very Special Homecoming!
Some local Veterans left homeless by a fatal fire in Danville last week will soon be back in another house. A homecoming is slated for Thursday afternoon in the Rabbittown area on Danville's southeast...
Bill Pickett Feb 08, 2017
Danville Accepting Police and Fire Applications
The City of Danville has begun taking applications for the Probationary Police Officer and Probationary Firefighter testing process which leads to a final eligibility list. Application packets are ava...
Bill Pickett Feb 08, 2017
Proposed Danville Casino Might Be Land-Based
Danville City Council members were told last night a proposed casino here may not have to be built near or over water. Mayor Scott Eisenhauer also says that if the Illinois General Assembly passes a g...
Bill Pickett Feb 08, 2017
Danville Council Looks to Fill Expected Shortfall
Danville City Council members are back in familiar territory...trying to figure out how to fill a projected budget shortfall. City Council members began discussions last night (Tuesday) on their 2017-...
Bill Pickett Feb 07, 2017
Grand Bargain Faces Uncertain Future in Illinois House
With the state Senate possibly passing a package of bills they’re calling a grand bargain, the controversial compromise faces an uncertain future in the House. The senate deal includes an income...
Bill Pickett Feb 07, 2017
Aqua Illinois Water Improvements On Tap
Motorists who got accustomed to a major water line project along North Vermilion Street last summer will see phase two work begin this spring. Bob Ervin, Regional Manager for Aqua Illinois Water Compa...
Bill Pickett Feb 07, 2017
Sen. Durbin Among Opponents of New Ed Secretary
Senator Dick Durbin was one of those voting 'no' today (Tuesday) as Betsy DeVos was confirmed to be the new U.S. Education Secretary. Senator Durbin has strong feelings against putting DeVos in that p...
Bill Pickett Feb 07, 2017
'Foodmobile' Distribution Set in Georgetown
The Eastern Illinois Food Bank and John P. Cadle Foundation are joining forces to help feed some area families. The Food Bank has announced a truckload of food will be distributed at the Georgetown To...
Bill Pickett Feb 06, 2017
SJO Spartan Rumble Packs Palmer Arena
There was more than show choirs bringing crowds to Danville over the weekend. Danville High School hosted the Midwest Classic Show Choir Competition on Friday and Saturday. But the David S. Palmer Are...
Bill Pickett Feb 05, 2017
Fire Heavily Damages South Danville Home
No injuries were reported Saturday as flames heavily damaged a home in South Danville. Firefighters responded to the blaze at the Aaron Shelto residence at 912 South Forrest Street at 11:45 a.m. and w...
Bill Pickett Feb 05, 2017