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Now that legislators have approved a bill that allows for a Danville casino, many people are wondering whether it's really coming. Vicki Haugen, President of Vermilion Advantage Economic Development C...

Farmers in our area have been making progress planting their crops during a window of dry weather. But many farmers in Illinois have a decision to make: Do they plant corn or do they punt? Benjamin Yo...

The Director of the Housing Authority of Danville says these are some exciting times. Jaclyn Vinson notes the relocation of 57 families is nearly complete at the Fair Oaks Housing area... https://expr...

Danville Police say they are seeking a male and female in connection with an armed robbery Sunday night (June 2, 2019) at a local gas station. Police were told the pair entered the Casey's Gas Station...

Members of the Illinois Senate have approved legislation that will allow for a new Danville casino, sending the bill to Governor JB Pritzker who has already said he will sign it. State Senator Scott B...

Illinois residents will see higher taxes and Illinois lawmakers will see bigger paychecks. Some Democrats said the Illinois legislative session that went into overtime and wrapped up Sunday evening wa...

Vermilion County Master Gardeners will hold their 19th annual Garden Walk on Sunday, June 9, from Noon-5 p.m. featuring eight gardens. Tickets are $10.00 and available for purchase at the Vermilion Co...

Illinois lawmakers have approved a new budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st. The nearly $40-billion dollar budget includes $375-million dollars in additional funds for education, plus money t...

Danville Mayor Rickey Williams is expressing disappointment that a group has cancelled a show at Lincoln Park this summer over concerns about violence. The Lincoln Park Theater Company announced Thurs...

>>>> THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. SEE THE UPDATED STORY.<<<< Plans for a land-based casino in Danville moved closer to reality Saturday night as the Illinois House of Represent...