Category Archives: More News

Governor's Administration, AFSCME Reach Tentative Accord
Governor JB Pritzker's administration and AFSCME Council 31- the largest union of Illinois state employees - have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. As always, terms will be released aft...
May 31, 2019

Concern Over Crime Cancels Theater Production
The Lincoln Park Theater Company has announced it is cancelling its planned show in Danville this summer because of concern over crime. ''We are sorry to announce that due to the rise in crime in the ...
May 31, 2019

Police Being Pro-Active As Summer Begins
It is not summer yet, but as the summer season begins Danville Police are being pro-active in efforts to reduce crime. Acting Police Chief Chris Yates told members of the City Council's Public Service...
May 31, 2019

Danville Hosting Eastern Illinois Steak Cook-Off
The smell of steaks cooking on outdoor grills will be prominent along North Vermilion Street in Danville Saturday (June 1st, 2019). Rawhide Meat Company is hosting the Eastern Illinois Steak Champions...
May 31, 2019

Danville Dans Season Getting Underway
Danville Dans Baseball is getting underway. The Dans home-opener is this evening (Thursday, May 30th) against the Terre Haute Rex. Another game against Terre Haute is set for Friday evening (May 31st)...
May 30, 2019

New Illiana Health Care Director on Job
The new Director of the VA Illiana Health Care System is on the job in Danville. And Shawn Bransky is excited about it... https://express-images.franklymedia.com/9850/sites/9/2019/05/29192839/VCF-Bran...
May 29, 2019
Double Murder Sentencing Delayed
A sentencing hearing that was scheduled Wednesday for a Danville man convicted in a double murder was delayed. Thirty-year-old Glenn Torres was to be sentenced after he was found guilty by a jury in A...
May 29, 2019

District 118 Improving Security at 2 Schools
The Danville District 118 School Board has voted to improve security at two schools. Visitors at Danville High School and North Ridge Middle School will be required to show their driver's license or s...
May 29, 2019

Vermilion County Judges Say Programs Are Working
Some Vermilion County Circuit Court judges say Specialty Programs being used by the court are making a difference in many defendants' lives. Judges Derek Girton, Karen Wall and Mark Goodwin were guest...
May 29, 2019

Recreational Cannabis Bill Advances
Illinois lawmakers appear to have reached a consensus on legalizing recreational cannabis in the state. Proposed new legislation passed the state Senate Wednesday evening with bipartisan support. The ...
May 29, 2019







