Category Archives: More News

Popular Nightclub Now Just a Memory
A once popular nightclub south of Danville is now just a memory. Construction crews on Monday demolished the former Lamplighter building located at the intersection of Illinois route one and East 14th...
Mar 07, 2017
Multiple Charges Lodged in Accident Spree
Danville Police say a local man faces multiple charges after his vehicle allegedly struck three others. Danville Police Commander Joshua Webb says the suspect told police he ran into one of the vehicl...
Mar 07, 2017
Illinois Coal Miners Basketball to Begin Soon
A new local basketball team, the Illinois Coal Miners, are getting ready to begin their season as many other teams wrap-up their season. The Coal Miners are members of the Central Basketball Associati...
Mar 06, 2017

Local Students Celebrate Joy of Reading
Some students from Danville's Kenneth D. Bailey Academy went on the road (Thursday) to help celebrate National Read Across America Day. They fanned out visiting Danville's elementary schools to read t...
Mar 02, 2017
'Grand Bargain' Budget Deal in Holding Pattern in Springfield
The Illinois Senate adjourned late Wednesday afternoon without voting on massive tax increases that are tied to its "grand bargain" package of budget-related bills. The adjournment happened just hours...
Mar 02, 2017
Severe Storms Cause Few Problems Locally
Severe storms that blew through the area Tuesday and early today (Wednesday) caused few problems and little damage in Vermilion County. The Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency says some limbs...
Mar 01, 2017
Mayor's Proposal Abandons Utility Tax
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer is proposing an FY 2017 - 2018 Budget that he says is balanced while overcoming challenges. But the Mayor told members of the City Council's Public Services Committee l...
Feb 28, 2017
City, Firefighters Continue to Await Arbitrator's Ruling
The City of Danville and local firefighters continue to await an arbitrator's decision on whether the City can reduce minimum manning at local fire stations. Mayor Scott Eisenhauer has proposed reduci...
Feb 28, 2017
Gaming Expansion Bill Clears Illinois Senate
A bill that would allow for expanding gaming in Illinois, including allowing a casino in Danville, has cleared the Illinois Senate. The bill needed 30 votes for passage and received 31 'yes' votes on ...
Feb 28, 2017
Local Legislators Hope for Budget Compromise
Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield and were set today (Tuesday) to act on a proposed 'grand plan' to finish the fiscal year and end a long-standing stalemate. Senator Scott Bennett says the 'g...
Feb 28, 2017