Category Archives: More News

Great American Smoke-Out Turns Attention to Cancer
As the Great American Smoke-Out was being observed Thursday, a local oncologist noted that nationwide, there has been a slow – but modest decrease in the overall cancer rate. Dr. Jomel Labayog s...
Nov 15, 2018

Hearing on Danville Election Complaint Postponed
A hearing which had been expected to occur Thursday on a complaint filed in the proposal to change Danville's form of government was postponed in Springfield. A hearing officer for the Illinois State ...
Nov 15, 2018

New Plans Revealed for Danville's Collins Tower
The owners of Collins Tower in downtown Danville have decided not to place a hotel or casino there. They have also scrapped plans for an indoor theme park, but have announced new plans for the site pr...
Nov 14, 2018

Project Success Seeks Support for Wish List
Project Success of Vermilion County will help brighten the holiday season for some area children again this year. Project Success Director Rickey Williams Jr. says the past 18 years they have been ver...
Nov 14, 2018

Rep. Marron Excited as Veto Session Begins
State Representative Mike Marron (R-Fithian) spent his first day on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives Tuesday as the Fall Veto Session began. He says he was excited.... https://expres...
Nov 14, 2018

Aqua Illinois Offers Holiday Tips to Avoid Clogs
Aqua Illinois is offering some tips as the holiday season approaches. The company is reminding its customers they should never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets. Instead, carefully pour war...
Nov 14, 2018

County Board Ready for New Fiscal Year
The Vermilion County Board has approved a new budget and tax levy for the fiscal year which begins December 1st (2018). Board Chairman Larry Baughn says the good news is that the county's portion of r...
Nov 13, 2018

Danville Council Members Zeroing In on Tax Levy
Danville City Council members are zeroing in on a plan to fund next year's tax levy. A plan discussed by members of the City Council's Public Works Committee last night (Tuesday) proposes increasing t...
Nov 13, 2018

New Pre-K Classrooms Coming to Danville
Danville School District 118 is adding two additional classrooms to house Pre-K children. The classes are slated to begin next month at Edison Elementary School. Kelly Truex, Director of Educational S...
Nov 13, 2018

County Farm Bureau 100th Anniversary Dinner Set
Vermilion County Farm Bureau is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and will be holding its Annual Meeting later this month. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 27th at the Beef House Banquet...
Nov 13, 2018







