Category Archives: More News

Bribery Charge Leads to 20 Year Sentence
A Danville man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery charges. Circuit Judge Nancy Fahey sentenced 37-year-old Keyvell Lewis Wednesday. Vermilion County State's Atto...
Aug 22, 2018

Farm Bureau Hosts Gubernatorial Candidates
Illinois' candidates for governor pitched their case to farmers Wednesday, touting their plans while jabbing each other. Reporter Cole Laughterbach was there and has more…. https://express-image...
Aug 22, 2018

Danville Police Probe a Fatal Overnight Shooting
Police in Danville are investigating a fatal overnight shooting. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says police and firefighters were called to the area of Fairchild at Fowler Streets at 9:20 p.m. ...
Aug 22, 2018

Illinois Gambling Expansion Discussions Resuming
Discussions on expanding gambling in Illinois resume today (Wednesday, August 22nd) when State Representative Bob Rita brings together two House committees for legislative hearings. Rita has been the ...
Aug 22, 2018

Danville Council Approves Solar and Wind Energy Regulations
The Danville City Council has approved the purchase of right-of-way and easements for the Denmark Road Improvement and Northwest Pump Station projects. Sixteen parcels and temporary easements are invo...
Aug 22, 2018

Westville Tiger Dedication to Highlight Labor Day Weekend
The Westville Labor Day Weekend Celebration usually brings families together, but this year people are traveling home to Westville from across the country for a special dedication. A new statue of a t...
Aug 21, 2018

Traffic Advisories Issued for Danville & Tilton Motorists
The Village of Tilton is advising motorists that 16th Street at Illinois route one is now open for traffic. Starting today, though, the 14th Street ramps will be closed, so motorists should plan ahead...
Aug 21, 2018

Dick Van Dyke, Gene Hackman in Illinois' Top 3 Actors
He was Rob Petrie, Bert the Chimney Sweep, Caractacus Potts and countless other characters. Now Danville native Dick Van Dyke's latest role is top actor in Illinois history, as chosen by voters in the...
Aug 21, 2018

'Project Success' Outlines Plans For New Grant Funds
The 'Project Success' Program of Vermilion County is expanding with word it will receive $4.2 million dollars in grant monies over the next five years. Rickey Williams, the program's CEO, says the two...
Aug 20, 2018

Government Change Meeting Attracts a Crowd
Some former Danville City Council members think it's time to switch to the City Manager/Alderman form of local government. Former Alderwoman Nancy O'Kane says she realizes some citizens think it will ...
Aug 20, 2018






