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Murder Charge is Dropped in a Danville Shooting
A man who in 2010 was convicted of murder and armed robbery — and was sentenced to 30 years in prison in a Danville shooting — will be eligible for release this fall. Thirty-seven year old...
Mar 13, 2019
Some New Fees Clear City Council Committee
Some revenue enhancement ideas are headed to the full Danville City Council for consideration but not all aldermen favor them. The Public Works Committee of the city council last night agreed to forwa...
Mar 13, 2019
Illinois Houses Wishes Bennett Speedy Recovery
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives paused Tuesday to wish one of their own a speedy recovery from a serious auto accident. State Representative Tom Bennett, a Republican from Gibson City...
Mar 12, 2019
Illinois House Congratulates Schlarman State Champs
The Illinois House of Representatives honored some special guests Tuesday afternoon (March 12, 2019)....the girls' basketball team from Schlarman Academy.... https://express-images.franklymedia.com/98...
Mar 12, 2019
Former Danville Alderman 'Radio' Thompson Dies
One of the plaintiffs whose case led to changing Danville to the Mayor-Alderman form of government in the 1980s has died. Eugene 'Radio' Thompson died in Indianapolis. He and the late Lester Brown won...
Mar 12, 2019
District 118 Among Those Seeking New Teachers
Illinois school districts, including Danville District 118, are still struggling to find new teachers. And results of a new statewide study by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of S...
Mar 12, 2019
Local Legislators Speak Out on Progressive Tax
Two local legislators say they want more information before they would support a proposed progressive income tax. State Senator Scott Bennett and Representative Mike Marron were guests on WDAN Radio's...
Mar 12, 2019
45-Year Sentenced Handed Down in Georgetown Murder
A Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge has sentenced a Georgetown man to 45-years in prison for the brutal stabbing death of a man two years ago. Judge Nancy Fahey said Gregory Johnson will be require...
Mar 11, 2019
Teens Give Rep. Marron Input on Issues
State Representative Mike Marron of Fithian wanted opinions from some local teenagers on issues ranging from legalizing marijuana to education, so he invited some to his office. His audience was ten s...
Mar 10, 2019
DACC Offering New Opportunity for Manufacturing Jobs
Danville Area Community College is offering a chance to get a High School Equivalency diploma along with certifications in the manufacturing field. It is in conjunction with DACC's Corporate Education...
Mar 10, 2019
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