Category Archives: More News

New EMS Mobile Lab Introduced in Danville
A new advanced mobile lab that will be used to train emergency responders across East Central Illinois made its first appearance at Danville's Number 3 Fire Station today (Tuesday). The lab is part of...
Dec 19, 2017

Local Wreaths Program Makes National News
The Wreaths Across America program at the VA National Cemetery in Danville has made national news. An article written by Steve Brooks appears on 'The American Legion' - a nationwide American Legion we...
Dec 18, 2017

Danville Police Surprise Motorists With Cash!!
Some local motorists got a surprise today when they were stopped by Danville Police. Instead of handing out tickets, the officers were giving away cash!! The Danville Police Benevolent and Protective ...
Dec 18, 2017

Covington Park Fundraiser Nearing Its Goal
A group working to raise nearly $700-thousand dollars for upgrading Covington's City Park playground is nearing its goal. The Covington Community Foundation has announced a $100,000 matching grant tow...
Dec 18, 2017

Coyotes Problems Growing Across Illinois
Stories of coyotes snatching dogs or encroaching on people's backyards are growing across Illinois for a number of reasons. Cook County Forest Preserve District Senior Wildlife Biologist Chris Anchor ...
Dec 18, 2017

New Federal Prosecutor to Help Fight Crime
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Central Illinois is getting an additional prosecutor to help fight violent crime. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced the Department of Justice is allocating ad...
Dec 18, 2017

VA Encourages Veterans to Check on Services
Representatives from the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville are encouraging veterans to take advantage of the services that are available for them. Loretta Gulley, Chief of Medica...
Dec 14, 2017

County Treasurer Promotes Senior Citizen Program
Vermilion County Treasurer Darren Duncan is reminding senior citizens about the Illinois Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. He says of the approximately 55,000 taxable properties in Vermilion County on...
Dec 13, 2017

Volunteers Brave Bitter Cold for Veterans
Bitterly-cold wind-chills failed to deter dozens of volunteers who turned out Wednesday to help unload a truckload of wreaths at the Danville National Cemetery. Tammy Williams, local coordinator of th...
Dec 13, 2017

Danville District 118 Tax Rate Down a Little
The Danville District 118 School Board adopted its new tax levy last evening, and the tax rate is down a little. Business Director Heather Smith says the levy totals $18.8 million dollars. She says th...
Dec 13, 2017






