Category Archives: More News

Danville Police Probe Gas Station Robbery
Danville Police say no one was hurt during an armed robbery early Monday (April 8th, 2019) at a local gas station. Police Commander Joshua Webb says officers were called to the Casey's Gas Station in ...
Apr 08, 2019

Illinois Smoking Age Rising to 21
Starting July 1st you will need to be 21 to buy tobacco products in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker signed the legislation Sunday making Illinois the first state in the Midwest to raise the age for buy...
Apr 07, 2019

National Library Week Being Celebrated
The Danville Public Library is joining in the celebration for National Library Week. Here are activities that will be occurring throughout the week which are open to the general public: April 8 –...
Apr 06, 2019

Danville Wins NJCAA Tournament Extension!!
Danville will get to continue hosting the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament at least through 2023. The NJCAA Board of Directors, meeting in Richmond, Virginia, has agreed to exten...
Apr 05, 2019

Project Success Begins Search for New CEO
The Board of Directors of Project Success of Vermilion County has launched its search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The person selected will replace Rickey Williams, Jr., who was elected last wee...
Apr 04, 2019

Soul Garden Recovery Center Gets New Home
A local group that provides support to individuals and families affected by substance abuse has a new home. The Soul Garden Recovery Center has signed a lease that will allow programs to be offered at...
Apr 04, 2019

Mayor Has New Plan to Fight Danville Blight
Danville Mayor Rickey Williams says he is planning a new approach to tackle blight. He says tearing down dilapidated homes at various locations is not making enough of an impact. So Williams has a new...
Apr 04, 2019

Program Honors Outstanding Educators
The Danville Public School Foundation is hosting 'An Evening of Singing and Dancing' Friday evening (April 5, 2019). But there will be more than singing and dancing. Four local educators will be recei...
Apr 04, 2019

More Funds Added to Denmark Road Project
The Danville Area Transportation Study Group has approved adding $330-thousand dollars in federal funds to the Denmark Road improvement project. The additional funds are necessary because bids for the...
Apr 04, 2019

Georgetown Man Gets 60 Year Prison Sentence
A Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge sentenced a Georgetown man to 60 years in prison Thursday (April 4, 2019). Thirty-three year old Joseph S. A. Johnson had been convicted by a jury on charges of ...
Apr 03, 2019






