Category Archives: More News

Powerful Storm Batters Northern Vermilion County!
Some residents in northern Vermilion County are going to be spending their Memorial Day weekend cleaning up storm damage. Powerful winds and torrential rains hammered the Rossville, Hoopeston and Bism...
May 27, 2017

Rotary Memorial Way Continues a Tradition
Thousands of American flags are up in Danville, continuing the tradition of the Rotary Memorial Way. Club members and others pitched-in to place the flags along miles of North Vermilion Street and at ...
May 26, 2017
Danville School Board Weighs Dress Policy Update
Danville District 118 School Board members heard from students, parents and administrators last night on the topic of whether changes should be made in the Uniform Standard of Dress Policy. DHS senior...
May 25, 2017

Two Veteran Danville Firefighters Answer Last Calls
Two veteran Danville Firefighters have responded to their last alarms. Assistant Chief Tom Pruitt has retired after 30 years of service and Tad Beddow is leaving after holding several leadership posts...
May 24, 2017
Illinois Senate Approves New Budget Proposal!
The Illinois Senate has approved a new budget proposal sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration. But its future in the House remains uncertain. State Senator Scott Bennett of Champ...
May 23, 2017
Committee Backs New Downtown TIF District
A Danville City Council committee is backing plans for a new downtown Tax Increment Financing district. Members of the Public Services Committee of the City Council approved the plan last night (Tuesd...
May 23, 2017

Businesses, Volunteers Rescue Downtown Beautification
People traveling to Downtown Danville have become accustomed to seeing lots of flowers and other plants during the summer. But this year Downtown Danville Services Superintendent Shelly Larson was con...
May 23, 2017

Respected Central Illinois Broadcaster Dead at 75
A highly respected Central Illinois broadcaster has died. Dave Shaul, whose broadcast career spanned decades at WCIA Television and WDWS Radio, died early today (Monday). WDWS reporter Tim Ditman has ...
May 22, 2017

'Are You Looking for Us?' - Cattle Flee Crash Scene
Illinois State Police say it was fortunate that when a semi trailer hauling cattle crashed near Danville Saturday, the crash occurred near an exit along Interstate 74. Nearly 70 head of cattle spilled...
May 21, 2017

Sunset's 'Joe' and 'Nellie' Welcome New Cygnets
Although scattered showers and thunderstorms may spoil part of your weekend plans, these guys and gals could care less about getting wet. Sunset Memorial Park in Danville is celebrating the arrival of...
May 19, 2017