Category Archives: More News

Testimony Begins in a Danville Murder Trial
Jurors in a double murder trial in Danville heard an opening statement from the prosecution today (Tuesday). But the defense attorneys representing 30-year-old Glen Torres chose to reserve their openi...
Apr 16, 2019

DACC Job Fair Attracts a Crowd
Danville Area Community College hosts its Career Connections Jobs Fair and University Transfer Day Wednesday. DACC Career, Employment and Veteran Services Specialist Kellie McBride says she gets excit...
Apr 15, 2019

Advocates Support Local Crime Victims
National Crime Victims Rights Week has just concluded, and Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy says her office does a lot providing help for victims.... https://express-images.franklymed...
Apr 14, 2019

Rantoul Family Involved in Serious Crash
Illinois State Police say members of a Rantoul family were involved in a serious accident which shut down Interstate 57 in Ford County for about 5 hours Saturday. Troopers say a van being operated by ...
Apr 14, 2019

Double Murder Trial Set to Begin
(*** This story has been updated. See the updated version.) Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in a double murder case in Vermilion County. Glenn T. Torres was arrested in October of 2015 in ...
Apr 14, 2019

Academy Students Told Good Jobs Are Waiting
Students at the Kenneth D. Bailey Academy in Danville heard lots of advice Friday on preparing for a career. John Dene, Warehouse Supervisor for the Cooler-Freezer Department at the McLane Distributio...
Apr 12, 2019

Aqua Illinois Wins State Support for Solar Project
Aqua Illinois Water Company is one of the local winners of renewable energy credits in a statewide lottery. Aqua Area Manager Bob Ervin says the credits will help with development of a proposed solar ...
Apr 11, 2019

Fines May Double for Passing Stopped School Buses
Democrats opposed to enhancing penalties for criminal violations weren't successful in trying to stop representatives in the House from approving a measure to increase penalties for illegally passing ...
Apr 11, 2019

Arrest Made in Death of Illinois State Trooper
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have announced the arrest of 55-year-old Craig W. Dittmar for his involvement in the March 28th, 2019, fatal crash which resulted in the death of Trooper Brooke J...
Apr 11, 2019

Eight Vermilion County 'Heroes' Are Honored
Eight Vermilion County Heroes were honored during an event at the Turtle Run Banquet Center in Danville today (Thursday). All eight had been nominated by their peers for the awards sponsored by Neuhof...
Apr 11, 2019







