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'Special Fan' Keeping Close Tabs on NJCAA Tournament
One of the fans taking in the action at the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament this week is paying particular attention to how things are going. He is DACC President Stephen Nacco,...
Mar 23, 2017

2 Ambulance Services Seems to Work Well
The two services providing ambulance coverage in Danville say having both of them in town has worked well. Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, the Regional EMS Medical Director for Presence Pro Ambulance, often res...
Mar 22, 2017
Meeting Packed Over Concern for Firefighters
Danville Firefighters, along with their families and concerned citizens, packed the Danville City Council Chambers last night to discuss the proposed layoff of 16 firemen. Assistant Chief, Tom Pruitt,...
Mar 22, 2017
Army of Volunteers Makes the Games Click!
The excitement may be on the court, but enthusiasm is high in an army of volunteers helping this week at the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament in Danville. Jeanie Cooke, Director ...
Mar 21, 2017
Mandatory Union Dues May Go To High Court
An Illinois lawsuit challenging mandatory union fees paid by government workers could soon be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit affirmed the judgment of a...
Mar 21, 2017
NJCAA Teams Bring High Caliber Talent to Town!
The sixteen teams playing in this week's NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament are ready for action after getting an official welcome last night (Monday). Danville Mayor Scott Eisenha...
Mar 20, 2017
Final Vote on Cutting Firefighters to Come Later
A final vote on whether 16 Danville firefighters will be cut is going to come at some later date. Mayor Scott Eisenhauer says Alderwoman Sherry Pickering asked that the proposed cuts be voted on separ...
Mar 20, 2017
Chief Justice Commends County Board Action
The Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court is commending the Vermilion County Board for its recent action renaming the Vermilion County Courthouse. The board named it the Rita B. Garman Vermilion...
Mar 20, 2017
NJCAA Tournament Play Begins Tuesday in Danville
[Story posted March 19, 2017 by Bill Pickett.] The City of Danville and Danville Area Community College are rolling out the red carpet for sixteen teams that will be playing this week in the NJCAA Div...
Mar 19, 2017

Danville Mayor Defends 'Quality of Life' Efforts
[Posted March 19th, 2017 by Bill Pickett.] As Danville City Council members weigh cutting firefighters, some local residents have criticized beautification efforts and attempts to develop the downtown...
Mar 19, 2017