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Dick Van Dyke, Gene Hackman in Illinois' Top 3 Actors
He was Rob Petrie, Bert the Chimney Sweep, Caractacus Potts and countless other characters. Now Danville native Dick Van Dyke's latest role is top actor in Illinois history, as chosen by voters in the...
Aug 21, 2018

'Project Success' Outlines Plans For New Grant Funds
The 'Project Success' Program of Vermilion County is expanding with word it will receive $4.2 million dollars in grant monies over the next five years. Rickey Williams, the program's CEO, says the two...
Aug 20, 2018

Government Change Meeting Attracts a Crowd
Some former Danville City Council members think it's time to switch to the City Manager/Alderman form of local government. Former Alderwoman Nancy O'Kane says she realizes some citizens think it will ...
Aug 20, 2018

Lakeview College of Nursing Announces New Partnership
Lakeview College of Nursing has announced a new partnership with Olivet Nazarene University. It will allow Lakeview College of Nursing employees and alumni to further their degrees in nursing and busi...
Aug 20, 2018

Hay Blaze Keeps 6 Fire Departments Busy
Volunteer firefighters from a half-dozen Vermilion County departments were called upon early today (Monday, August 20, 2018) to help battle a large hay fire east of Westville. Westville Area Fire Prot...
Aug 20, 2018

Westville Park Improvements a Family Affair
An improvement project at Westville's Zamberletti Park has become somewhat of a family affair. Darin Troglia is a Westville Village Trustee who serves as chairman over the park. He and his 15-year-old...
Aug 20, 2018

Fall Term Classes Beginning at DACC
The new Fall Term classes get underway today (Monday, August 20th) at Danville Area Community College. Although classes are beginning it is not too late to enroll. The Financial Aid, Cashier and Books...
Aug 20, 2018

Governor Signs Bill Protecting Public at Carnivals
People with certain criminal convictions on their record will be banned from working at a carnival, amusement park or fair under a new law passed by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign). Senate B...
Aug 18, 2018

Danville High Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault
A special education teacher at Danville High School has pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal sexual assault by a person in a position of trust. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says 28-...
Aug 17, 2018

Former Danville City Aldermen to Speak at Meeting
Four former Danville city aldermen will be speaking at a community forum hosted by the group Moving Danville Forward on Monday night. The group advocates a change in the current form of Danville city ...
Aug 17, 2018







