Category Archives: More News

Danville Council Vote Expected on Casino Developer
>>> {This story has been updated. See the updated story on this website.] <<< Danville City Council members are expected to decide Tuesday evening (September 17, 2019) which casino o...
Sep 15, 2019

40th Annual College Day Set at DACC
Representatives from over 55 four-year colleges, universities and technical schools are scheduled to participate this week when Danville Area Community College hosts its 40th Annual College Day. The c...
Sep 15, 2019

Some Weekend Events Dodge The Rain
Although rain cancelled some Sunday plans, Saturday's weather cooperated beautifully for some special events in our area. Dozens of custom and classic car enthusiasts turned out for the Fifth Annual M...
Sep 15, 2019

Fischer Theatre Gets New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Vermilion Heritage Foundation has announced the appointment of Jason Rome as executive director of the Fischer Theatre effective immediately. Rome grew up in Westville an...
Sep 13, 2019

IDOT Studying Traffic Impact of Carle Development
The Illinois Department of Transportation is studying how Carle's planned new $50-million dollar Danville medical campus will impact traffic. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. talked about it during a committ...
Sep 13, 2019

Bicentennial Exhibit of Illinois Law Visiting Danville
A traveling Bicentennial exhibit of Illinois Law is visiting Danville. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman welcomed the exhibit to Danville Area Community College. She noted it is sponsored by ...
Sep 13, 2019

Amended Order Filed in Champaign County Gas Leak
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amended agreed order in an ongoing lawsuit against The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company (Peoples Gas) over a natural gas leak that contaminated one of cen...
Sep 13, 2019

Rep. Marron Will Not Seek Congressional Seat
State Representative Mike Marron has announced he will not pursue the 15th District Congressional seat currently held by John Shimkus. Instead, Marron has announced he is running for re-election as St...
Sep 12, 2019

Vermilion County Gets Tentative Tax Multiplier
The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced Vermilion County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.000. The factor - which is often called the 'multiplier' - is...
Sep 12, 2019

Officials Pleased With Local Greyhound Service
Representatives from Greyhound Bus Lines and the Illinois Department of Transportation were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Danville Thursday. Such ceremonies usually mark the beginning of so...
Sep 12, 2019







