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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
Rauner Administration Prepares for Possible Strike
The Rauner Administration has launched a new jobs portal as part of the preparations for a possible strike by AFSCME workers. The website is called 'Working for a Better Illinois'. It is a simple way ...
Feb 27, 2017
DACC Forum Focuses on Growing-Up Black
''Growing Up Black in America'' was the title of a panel discussion at Danville Area Community College today (Monday). The DACC Diversity Team hosted the event as part of Black History Month. Moderato...
Feb 27, 2017
Probe Into Danville House Fire Continues
An investigation continues into the cause of a Saturday house fire that sent a Danville man to the hospital. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the front and south side of the two-s...
Feb 26, 2017
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