Category Archives: More News

State's School Funding Plan ''A Little Deceptive''
The State of Illinois is now up to date on its General State Aid payments to Danville District 118 Schools. Heather Smith, Director of the District's Business Office, told school board members last ev...
Sep 13, 2017

Details for 'Tour of Industries' Announced
Vermilion Advantage has announced more details for its October 21st Tour of Industries. Eight local companies will be opening their doors to the public between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. that day. It is ...
Sep 13, 2017

New Names Selected for Danville & Urbana Hospitals
O.S.F. HealthCare has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to take ownership of Presence Health facilities in Danville and Urbana. The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis have also an...
Sep 12, 2017

Committee Continues Storm Water Discussions
Members of the Danville City Council are continuing their discussions on ways to fund storm water improvements. Some of the discussion during a committee meeting last evening (Tuesday) focused on poss...
Sep 12, 2017

Aqua Illinois Not Interested in Selling
Danville Alderman Tom Stone suggested earlier this month that the city look into buying the local water system. But Aqua Illinois Water Company Area Manager Bob Ervin told members of a city council co...
Sep 12, 2017

Sen. Bennett Expects Tax Credits to Hurt Some
State Senator Scott Bennett expects more state funding will be sought next year to give tax credits to help finance tuition waivers for children to enroll in private schools. On WDAN Radio's Newsmaker...
Sep 12, 2017

Festival to Include North Fork River Clean-Up
This year's Little Vermilion Fall Festival is going to include a clean-up day at Ellsworth Park. The City of Danville Parks and Recreation Division and Keep Vermilion County Beautiful are co-sponsorin...
Sep 11, 2017

Fatal Crash Victim Identified as Danville Man
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has released the identity of a man who died when his truck crashed along Bowman Avenue Monday morning. The Coroner says the victim is 57-year-old John W. McCoy, ...
Sep 11, 2017

Red Cross Seeking Volunteers for Hurricane Relief
The American Red Cross says more volunteers will be needed in the days and weeks ahead to handle hurricane relief efforts in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia. And the Red Cross in Central and So...
Sep 11, 2017

Illinois Personal Income Growth Last in Nation
Illinois still sits tied for last in the nation in personal income growth with Nevada, which is experiencing a boom and may leave the Prairie State behind. A study by Pew Charitable Trusts says Illino...
Sep 11, 2017






