Category Archives: More News

Senator Bennett Recognized for Supporting Environment
State Senator Scott Bennett is being recognized for his support of the environment. Prairie Rivers Network presented the Senator its Outstanding Public Servant Award. Senator Bennett's Coal Ash Preven...
Oct 28, 2019

Danville Store Re-Opens Following Small Fire
A Ruler Food Store along North Griffin Street in Danville has re-opened following a small fire on Sunday (October 27, 2019). The fire broke out Sunday morning in an area where charcoal is sold. Some c...
Oct 28, 2019

DACC Bucks National Enrollment Trend
New numbers from the Illinois Community College Board show enrollment at the state's community colleges is down 4.2 percent this fall compared to last year. The number of full time students at Danvill...
Oct 27, 2019

DACC Sets Financial Aid Workshop
If you missed the recent Financial Aid Workshop hosted by Danville Area Community College there is no need for alarm. Candace Miles, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at DACC, says there is another ...
Oct 27, 2019

County Health Department Flu Clinics Ending
The Vermilion County Health Department is holding its last scheduled flu clinic on Monday (October 28, 2019). It will be at the Health Department Office at 200 South College Street from 9:00 a.m. unti...
Oct 27, 2019

Kenneth D. Bailey Academy to Honor 3 Veterans
The Kenneth D. Bailey Academy in Danville will honor three local veterans by placing them on the Academy's 'Wall of Honor' next month. The winning recipients are Frank Atwood, Fowler Connell and Frank...
Oct 26, 2019

Committee Advances Cannabis Ordinances
Members of the Executive-Legislation Committee of the Vermilion County Board are recommending the full board approve two ordinances regarding cannabis sales. One of them outlines guidelines concerning...
Oct 25, 2019

Fischer's Executive Director Excited About Its Future
The Executive Director of Danville's Fischer Theatre continues to be excited about what could come to that building in the future. Jason Rome was the guest on WDAN Radio's Newsmakers program. He noted...
Oct 25, 2019

Police Issue Some Halloween Safety Tips
Although some Halloween activities will be held around the area this weekend, Police Chief Christopher Yates is reminding citizens that Thursday, October 31st, is the official night for it in Danville...
Oct 25, 2019

Vermilion County Unemployment Hits All-Time Low...Again!
Vermilion County's unemployment rate has hit an all-time low for the second month in a row! The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the county's jobless rate fell from 5.2 to 5.0 percent d...
Oct 24, 2019







