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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

Danville Schools to See Some Improvements
Danville School District 118's Building and Grounds Director notes the summer break is only 45 days. Skip Truex and his staff are going to be very busy during that period. During a school board meetin...
Apr 11, 2019

State Ag Director to Appear at Danville Event
This year's 42nd Annual Ag Day at Danville Area Community College is going to have a special visitor. Illinois Ag Director John Sullivan is going to be attending the lunch on Thursday, April 18th in t...
Apr 10, 2019

DACC Offering Programs for Workplace
Danville Area Community College is offering some programs for the workplace. One of them is a Lean Manufacturing Overview program with simulation. Participants will assume the role of production worke...
Apr 10, 2019

City Ponders $100,000 Contract for Cutting Grass
The City of Danville is considering approving a contract with a private company to mow city-owned and non-city-owned vacant and abandoned lots. Sprague Lawn Care would be paid $29 per lot, based on an...
Apr 10, 2019

Group to Continue Fight Against Coal Mine
The citizens group 'Stand Up to Coal' says it will continue its fight against the proposed Bulldog Coal Mine in southwest Vermilion County. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has approved a ...
Apr 10, 2019

Safety Improvements Coming to Site of Tragedy
Safety improvements are expected to finally come this year to a Danville railroad crossing which was the site of a tragic accident nearly two years ago. Danville Community Development Director David S...
Apr 09, 2019

Danville Budget Proposal Heads to Final Vote
Danville City Council members will consider a budget proposal next week that includes a one-percent hike in the hotel-motel tax. It also includes trimming a position in Public Affairs which is held by...
Apr 09, 2019







