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Vermilion County Courthouse Gets New Name
Downtown Danville has its David S. Palmer Arena and Robert E. Jones Municipal Building, which are named after two Danville mayors. And now another downtown building has a new name. The Vermilion Count...
Mar 15, 2017

Illinois House Honors North Ridge State Champs!
Members of North Ridge Middle School's undefeated Class 4A State Championship basketball team were honored Tuesday by the Illinois House of Representatives. Team members were standing in the House gal...
Mar 14, 2017

County Farm Bureau Holding Events
The Vermilion County Farm Bureau is holding some special events this month leading up to National Agriculture Day on March 21st. Some area farmers will be bagging groceries for shoppers at the three D...
Mar 14, 2017
Cause of Teen's Death Still Undetermined
Champaign Police say the cause of death of a teenager over the weekend remains undetermined. Police say an autopsy was conducted Monday by the St. Louis City Medical Examiners Office on Luke Miller. C...
Mar 14, 2017
Two Arrested in Danville Vehicle Hijacking
Bond has been set at $100,000 apiece for two suspects arrested in connection with a vehicle hijacking in Danville. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says 24-year-old Dwayne Jackson of Peoria and 2...
Mar 14, 2017

County Renewing Efforts to Obtain Federal Building
Vermilion County is planning to renew its effort to secure the Federal Building in downtown Danville. County Board Chairman Mike Marron says the county is still interested in relocating offices there ...
Mar 10, 2017

DHS Class Works on Special Project
Some Danville High School art students are using their talents to help other teens improve their health and outlook on life. The students in instructor John Rackow's class have been working on project...
Mar 10, 2017

Aqua Illinois Water to Receive Award
A company that provides water to thousands of customers in East Central Illinois has been selected to receive a Source Water Protection Award. Aqua Illinois Water is being recognized for its efforts t...
Mar 08, 2017

Firefighters Union Says Proposed Cuts ''Dangerous''
Danville Firefighters Local 429 is calling a proposal to cut 16 firefighters a dangerous move. The union reacted today (Wednesday) to Mayor Scott Eisenhauer's proposal to trim the number of firefighte...
Mar 08, 2017
School Bus Seat Belt Bill Passes Committee
Legislation supported by Secretary of State Jesse White requiring seat belts on school buses in Illinois passed the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee today and now moves to the full H...
Mar 08, 2017






