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Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. says he plans to announce a special public/private initiative when he is sworn in Tuesday night to begin his first full-term as mayor. The initiative will focus on t...

Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr. plans to introduce a proclamation at Tuesday's city council meeting declaring a 'Day of Fasting and Prayer'. ''Our city is at a crossroads and we need God's help no...

Swearing-in ceremonies are set Tuesday evening for Danville's Mayor and City Council members who won seats in last month's election. But in Ward 6, the outcome of the election is still being challenge...

The 8th Annual First Grade Math Challenge had teams of first-graders competing at Danville High School today (Friday). Rena Pate, who is now a retired Danville teacher, explains what gave her the idea...

The Danville Area Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval of a solar energy array next to Aqua Illinois Water Company's treatment plant. Aqua Area Manager Bob Ervin told the Commission...

Vermilion County Board Chairman Larry Baughn testified before the Illinois House Executive Committee this (Thursday) morning during a discussion on casino expansion. Baughn noted supporters of a propo...

The Kenneth D. Bailey Academy in Danville has announced three Veterans who will be placed its 'Wall of Honor' next week. Principal Tracy Cherry says the honorees have demonstrated strong community val...

It was supposed to save taxpayers in the current fiscal year, but Illinois' pension buyout plan is just now gearing up to dispense funds to those who opted for the programs. There's less than two mont...

Domino's Pizza has announced it is offering a $5,000 reward in efforts to find the persons responsible for killing one of its employees in Danville. The company says the reward is being offered for in...

Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr. says his heart goes out to the family of a local man who was gunned down while delivering pizzas Tuesday night. Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden identified th...