Category Archives: More News
Agreement Approved for Officers in Schools
A Danville City Council committee has approved a new agreement to provide police school resource officers in some local schools. But Alderman Mike O'Kane expressed concern about some SROs (school reso...
Jun 26, 2018
Danville Firefighters Optimistic About Grant
Although there has been no official announcement yet, Danville firefighters are optimistic the city will receive a federal SAFER grant. The money would help fund six new firefighter positions if the t...
Jun 26, 2018
Excitement Building for Balloons Over Vermilion
Balloons Over Vermilion returns in just over two weeks to the Vermilion Regional Airport. Event co-chair Jim Anderson says it feels good to be back.... https://express-images.franklymedia.com/9850/sit...
Jun 26, 2018

'First Gig Rock 'n Roll Camp' Popular With Kids
A summer camp hosted by Danville Area Community College is giving some area kids a chance to show-off their musical skills. This is the seventh year that DACC has hosted the 'First Gig Rock n' Roll Ca...
Jun 25, 2018

Boat Club to Host 'Balloon Splash-n-Dash'
The Danville Boat Club is inviting the public to join the fun for their 'Balloon Splash-n-Dash' Party next month. The event on Thursday, July 12th, will serve as the kick-off for Balloons Over Vermili...
Jun 23, 2018
State Police Urge Caution Along I-74
Motorists traveling westbound along Interstate 74 between Danville and Champaign-Urbana will find more construction work getting underway today (Monday, June 25, 2018). The Illinois Department of Tran...
Jun 23, 2018

Tractor Drive to Celebrate Farm Bureau Centennial
A Heritage Tractor Drive will help the Vermilion County Farm Bureau celebrate its 100th birthday. Farm Bureau Executive Director Kerry Wienke says the event will occur on Saturday, August 11th.... htt...
Jun 23, 2018
Franklin University - DACC Team for Financial Degrees
Business and accounting students attending Danville Area Community College will now be able to get both a bachelor's degree in business accounting and an MBA. DACC President Stephen Nacco says Frankli...
Jun 23, 2018
Rep. Hays to Leave Illinois House Seat Early
State Representative Chad Hays, a Republican from Catlin, announced today that he will be leaving his position in the Illinois General Assembly early. Hays has accepted a job in the private sector as ...
Jun 22, 2018
Short Term Appointee Will Replace Rep. Hays
When State Representative Chad Hays leaves the General Assembly in August or September, there will be another person appointed to replace him. Representative Hays says that person will fill out the re...
Jun 22, 2018






