Category Archives: More News
New Director Named for Animal Shelter
A former member of the Vermilion County Board has been selected to become the new Director of the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Terry Stal officially begins in his new post on Monday, July 3rd, acc...
Jun 29, 2017

State Police K-9 Officer Dies From I-74 Crash
A State Trooper from Central Illinois has died from injuries received in a crash along Interstate 74 near Farmer City Wednesday. Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup says 37-year-old Trooper Ryan A...
Jun 29, 2017

Cause of Georgetown Grain Elevator Fire Probed
The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office is assisting in trying to determine what caused a blaze that swept through an abandoned grain elevator facility in Georgetown Wednesday morning. Georgetown Fir...
Jun 28, 2017
McLaughlin Retiring From I Sing The Body Electric
Since 2005, Dottie McLaughlin has been director of I Sing The Body Electric, a program that examines, determines and spotlights risks and issues for teens in our area. It's been a program dear to her ...
Jun 28, 2017
Mayor: Newer Federal Accounting Rules Not Harming Draw to Danville
Under recently enacted Federal Government Accounting Standards, state and local governments are required to report their unfunded pension liability as part of their overall fiscal position. This has p...
Jun 28, 2017
Department of Public Safety Reminders for July 4th Holiday
The Danville Department of Public Safety has issued their annual list of reminders for the public for the Fourth of July holiday. Director Larry Thomason says the only fireworks allowed for possession...
Jun 28, 2017
Danville Extends Application Deadline for Police, Fire Depts.
The City of Danville has extended the deadline for application to be returned for police and firefighter positions to the end of August, adding two months to the previous deadline. City of Danville Hu...
Jun 27, 2017
57th Annual 4th of July Celebration in Covington Starts Tomorrow!
The 57th Annual 4th of July Celebration gets started tomorrow in Covington, and will continue thru the 4th of July on Tuesday. Opening ceremonies will be at 6:30 tomorrow night and the pageants for Mi...
Jun 27, 2017
Closing of Fire Station Set for Saturday
Plans for the closing of Danville's Number 4 Fire Station remain on schedule. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says the station on East Main Street will officially close Saturday morning, July 1s...
Jun 27, 2017

Cooking Program Is Very Popular With Kids
Some middle school aged kids are getting a chance this week in Danville to sharpen their cooking skills. And they are the lucky ones. A culinary arts summer class for kids is proving to be quite popul...
Jun 26, 2017