Category Archives: More News

Local Legislators Speak Out on Progressive Tax
Two local legislators say they want more information before they would support a proposed progressive income tax. State Senator Scott Bennett and Representative Mike Marron were guests on WDAN Radio's...
Mar 12, 2019

45-Year Sentenced Handed Down in Georgetown Murder
A Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge has sentenced a Georgetown man to 45-years in prison for the brutal stabbing death of a man two years ago. Judge Nancy Fahey said Gregory Johnson will be require...
Mar 11, 2019

Teens Give Rep. Marron Input on Issues
State Representative Mike Marron of Fithian wanted opinions from some local teenagers on issues ranging from legalizing marijuana to education, so he invited some to his office. His audience was ten s...
Mar 10, 2019

DACC Offering New Opportunity for Manufacturing Jobs
Danville Area Community College is offering a chance to get a High School Equivalency diploma along with certifications in the manufacturing field. It is in conjunction with DACC's Corporate Education...
Mar 10, 2019

New Store Opening in Downtown Danville
A new Save-A-Lot grocery store is set to open Wednesday morning (March 13, 2019) in downtown Danville. The business is moving from its North Bowman Avenue location which will be closed permanently...e...
Mar 08, 2019

Rep. Ammons Wants Recreational Pot Amendment
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal will be $382 million in the red until lawmakers pass bills to legalize sports gambling and recreational marijuana use for adults. The next budget year for Il...
Mar 08, 2019

Danville Public Library Shows Off Renovations
The Danville Public Library hosted an open house on open house on Saturday, March 9th to show off newly-completed renovations there. A popular spot at the library is the new Howard G. Rutan Teen Zone....
Mar 08, 2019

Fire Strikes Danville Business Storage Facility
Danville Firefighters doused a smoky blaze tonight (Thursday) that struck a storage building owned by Dively Development Company. The building at 509 Oak Street is used for storage for the nearby Jock...
Mar 07, 2019

DACC Hosting Women's Regional This Weekend
Preparations continue for the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament with games set for March 19th - 23rd at Danville Area Community College. But if you would like to see some very goo...
Mar 07, 2019

Volunteers, Businesses Step-Up for National Tourney
As Danville Area Community College gets set to host the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament this month... volunteers and businesses have stepped up to back it. Only a few volunteer ...
Mar 07, 2019






