Category Archives: More News

Danville Ceremony to Honor Those Who Lost Lives on the Job
THE FOLLOWING IS A BUILDING TRADES AND VERMILION COUNTY AFL-CIO RELEASE ABOVE: A picture of the 2023 Worker's Memorial Day Ceremony in Danville. Elected officials, union leaders to recog...
Apr 26, 2024

Danville High School Theater Performing "Catch Me If You Can" Musical Apr 25th - Apr 27th
This is the weekend for Danville High School's presentation of the musical "Catch Me If You Can." District Speech Pathologist and Biology teacher Kady and Jordan Richey, also known for their theater l...
Apr 26, 2024

Initial Talks Underway on Future of Quaker Oats Building
Now that Quaker Oats has decided to permanently close its plant in Danville, initial discussions have begun on the future of the building. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. discussed those efforts du...
Apr 25, 2024

I-74, Champaign to Indiana State Line, Named Senator Scott M. Bennett Memorial Highway
Interstate 74, from U.S. 45 in Champaign to the Indiana State Line, has now been officially named as the Senator Scott M. Bennett Memorial Highway. During Thursday (April 25th) morning's dedication ce...
Apr 25, 2024

Rep. Robin Kelly Responds to FDA Abandoning Menthol Cigarette Ban
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY'S OFFICE WASHINGTON, DC - Following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dropped plans to ban menthol cigarettes, Cong...
Apr 25, 2024

Unemployment Numbers Drop for Second Month in a Row
The area jobs picture is showing improvement for the second consecutive month. Statistics from the Illinois Department of Employment Security show Vermilion County's unemployment rate dropping from 6....
Apr 25, 2024

Illinois State Police Warns of Phone Scam
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. Over the past two days, ISP has received several phone cal...
Apr 24, 2024

Federal Grant to Help Improve Danville Neighborhood
The City of Danville is advancing plans for improvements in the Madison Square area now that an $850-thousand-dollar federal grant has been approved. Bill Pickett has the details... {AUDIO: "We've bee...
Apr 24, 2024

New Officers Elected at Vermilion County War Museum
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY WAR MUSEUM RELEASE New officers and board members were elected at the annual membership meeting of the Vermilion County War Museum Society. Larry Weatherford...
Apr 24, 2024

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PSAs - Upcoming events at Danville Public Library - May 5 - May 11, 2024 Rubber Ducky Readers: Beanstack Challenge started March 1!...
Apr 24, 2024








