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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
Neighbors, Others Assisting Fire Victims
Neighbors and others are coming to the aid of some fire victims in Danville and Alvin. The VA Illiana Health Care System is caring for three of four Veterans who were left homeless Thursday following ...
Bill Pickett Feb 05, 2017
'Army of Volunteers' Supports Midwest Classic Show Choirs
As spectators enjoy the 21st Annual Midwest Classic Show Choir competition in Danville this weekend there will be an army of volunteers working behind the scenes. Some have been pitching in for weeks ...
Bill Pickett Feb 03, 2017
Danville Fire Victim is Identified
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has released the identity of the man killed in a Danville fire on Thursday. She says the victim is 75-year-old David R. Singleton who lived at the residence at 3...
Bill Pickett Feb 03, 2017
Investigations Continue Into 2 Area Fires
Investigations are underway into what caused two area fires, including one in Danville that claimed a life Thursday. Danville Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says a person died in a fire which s...
Bill Pickett Feb 03, 2017
UPDATE: DANVILLE FIRE CLAIMS A LIFE!
Danville Public Safety Director Larry Thomason has confirmed that a person died when flames struck a residential home for Veterans Thursday morning. Initial reports from the scene at 300 Park Street h...
Bill Pickett Feb 02, 2017
Former State Trooper Sentenced in Bribery Case
A former Illinois State trooper who was convicted last year on bribery and official misconduct charges has been sentenced to three years probation. Vermilion Circuit Judge Nancy Fahey also ordered 46-...
Bill Pickett Feb 02, 2017