Category Archives: More News

'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
Gambling Expansion Clears One Hurdle
The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that would allow for expanding gambling in the state...including adding a casino in Danville. The bill would also allow Chicago to control another casino. The gam...
May 18, 2017

Local Memorial Honors Fallen Police Officers
Three Vermilion County law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty were remembered today during a ceremony as part of National Police Week. The ceremony at Sunset Memorial Park honored Sheriff...
May 18, 2017
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Danville Shooting
The U.S. Marshal's Task Force has arrested a Danville woman wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in April. Danville Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says 38-year-old Lakeisha Cunningham was...
May 18, 2017
'3 Kings of Peace' Seek Peace With Gangs
Some Danville men known as the 'Three Kings of Peace' hope a meeting set for this evening (Friday, May 19th, 2017) will help stem violence in the city. Ed Butler is one of the 'Three Kings of Peace' a...
May 18, 2017

DACC to Confer Two Honorary Degrees
For the first time in its 70-year history, Danville Area Community College will confer honorary degrees on two community leaders. Louis L. Mervis and Vickie J. Miller were chosen because they have exc...
May 18, 2017
Lt. Governor Praises DACC College Express Program
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti stopped by Danville Area Community College Wednesday afternoon. During her visit she praised the local College Express program. ''College Express starte...
May 17, 2017
DACC Class of 2017 Graduates Announced
Danville Area Community College is pleased to confer degrees and certificates during Commencement exercises on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 7PM in Mary Miller Gymnasium. Over 200 graduates will participate...
May 17, 2017

Flames Destroy Tilton Home...One Hurt
A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed a home along East 14th Street, south of Danville. The blaze also sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries. Tilton volunteer firefighters found heavy flames ...
May 14, 2017