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Flu Continuing to Impact Local Schools
Influenza is continuing to hang around the Danville / Vermilion County area, and school officials continue to urge those who are sick to stay home. John Hart, District 118 Assistant Superintendent for...
Jan 23, 2018

Students Brainstorm Ways to Improve Driving Safety
Student representatives from almost all Vermilion County High Schools gathered at Danville Area Community College Monday to brainstorm ideas to make driving safer. One suggestion during the roundtable...
Jan 22, 2018

Gaming Expansion Bill Back in the Discussion
One state lawmaker says now is the time for Illinois to push forward on gaming expansion. State Senator Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, says a bill that would allow for up to six new casinos in the state a...
Jan 22, 2018

Rep. Shimkus: 'No Winner in Shutdown'
Congressman John Shimkus says there was no winner in the government shutdown. ''Thankfully this one is over,'' said the 15th District Congressman after President Trump signed a spending extension. ''T...
Jan 22, 2018

Update: Police Charge 5 in Shooting Investigation
Danville Police have charged five people with obstructing justice in connection with a Sunday evening shooting investigation. Police Commander Joshua Webb says officers responding to an accident in th...
Jan 21, 2018

Danville Police Probe Sunday Shooting
Danville Police are investigating a Sunday shooting. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason confirms that a man was shot in the Cherry Street area. The victim attempted to drive himself to the hospital...
Jan 21, 2018

Danville Election Commission Offers Voter Information
The Danville Board of Election Commissioners is reminding city voters that February 20th is the last day to register for the March 20th General Primary Election (excluding Grace Period Registration). ...
Jan 20, 2018

Danville Man Killed, 5 Hurt in I-74 Crash
Illinois State Police say a 27-year-old Danville man is dead and five other people hurt as the result of a single-vehicle accident along Interstate 74. The name of the person killed has not been relea...
Jan 20, 2018

Upscale Senior Assisted Living Facility Coming to Danville
An upscale senior assisted living facility is coming to Danville. The Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living and Reflections Memory Care community is planned for construction on land along Bowman Avenu...
Jan 19, 2018

New Officers Get Warm Welcome and Advice
Five new Danville Probationary Police Officers received their badges and some advice during a swearing in ceremony at the Robert E. Jones Municipal Building. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason told...
Jan 17, 2018






