Category Archives: More News

City Wants to Help Save Cannon School Building
Danville District 118 School Board members were told last evening that the City of Danville wants to help save the now-vacant Cannon School. Senior City Planner Tyson Terhune addressed the school boar...
Feb 14, 2019

Panelists Seek to Improve Race Relations
Local activist Mary Catherine Roberson says one of her main passions is trying to stop the gun violence in Danville. Roberson was one of six African American leaders involved in a panel discussion Wed...
Feb 14, 2019

Local Lawmakers Voice Concerns on Minimum Wage
The Illinois House could vote today on whether to approve raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. The proposal cleared the Illinois House Labor and Commerce Committee on Wednesday. State Repr...
Feb 14, 2019

Young Danville Woman Killed in I-74 Crash
A collision along Interstate 74 in Fountain County, Indiana this (Wednesday) morning has claimed the life of a young Danville woman. Indiana State Police say 25-year-old Lea Michelle Chapman was kille...
Feb 13, 2019

Danville Woman Wins Big In United Way Drawing
A Danville woman who has been donating to the United Way for many years became the grand prize winner Tuesday night in the United Way 2019 campaign incentive program. Christina Walls of Danville and 5...
Feb 12, 2019

Council Candidate, Danville Mayor Clash Over Funds
A candidate for the Danville City Council clashed verbally with acting Mayor Rickey Williams during a committee meeting Tuesday night. Jerry Hawker said he had conducted some research and learned the ...
Feb 12, 2019

Study Finds Good News About Local Cost of Living
A financial technology company says the Danville area is among the best in Illinois when it comes to the cost of living. SmartAsset conducted a study to find the places where the cost of living is sta...
Feb 12, 2019

New Oakwood School Superintendent Hired
The Oakwood Unit 76 School Board has selected the district's new superintendent. Larry Maynard, currently the Superintendent of the Potomac School District, will become the Oakwood Superintendent effe...
Feb 12, 2019

Governor Outlines Criminal Justice Initiative
The governor announced a new state initiative Monday focused on bringing ideas to change the state’s criminal justice system to a single place. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order Monda...
Feb 12, 2019

Ellsworth Park Dam Removal Set to Begin
If the weather cooperates, work is scheduled to begin next week on the removal of a low head dam at Danville's Ellsworth Park. Mayor Rickey Williams says the work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Feb...
Feb 10, 2019







