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The David S. Palmer Arena in Danville is receiving a $3-million dollar gift from local philanthropist Julius W. Hegeler II. The money is to be used to build a new ''Ice Center'' entrance on the south ...

Congressman John Shimkus is pleased with the vote in which the House approved legislation Thursday to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. It is more commonly known as Obamacare. ''For seven ye...

A slow-moving weather system that has been drenching our area is finally going to move out of the area by Saturday. But Flood Warnings remain in effect for much of East Central Illinois and West Centr...

The Danville Area Planning and Zoning Commission again delayed action on a request to rezone some land along the 900 block of North Vermilion Street. The vote on whether to zone all property in the Jo...

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced the state will receive $18.6 million dollars in federal funds to help support college readiness. Hoopeston Area Middle School is one of 25 midd...

Aqua Illinois Water Company customers would be paying more if the Illinois Commerce Commission approves the company's new rate hike request. Aqua Area Manager Bob Ervin says the increase being sought ...

Danville City Council members voted last night to enforce a stricter curfew for local youth aged 17 and younger. Several citizens spoke up at the meeting voicing their concerns of the elevated crime t...

Nearly 2500 students from schools across the Danville Area Community College District were treated to a performance by the Danville Symphony Orchestra yesterday (May 2, 2017). Busses transported the s...

Heavy rains over the past few days have area farmers assessing their fields. Sections of area fields were left under standing water but that does not necessarily mean tender young crops have been lost...

Three area men will be joining those on the Kenneth D. Bailey Academy 'Wall of Honor' in Danville. The winning recipients are selected based on their demonstration of strong community values and exemp...