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Danville City Council Passes New Budget with Nine "Yes" Votes; New Tax Levy Passes 14 - 0
The City of Danville's approximately $95 million budget, with about $12 million in transfer funds, was passed by the Danville City Council Tuesday (Dec 16th) evening with nine "yes" votes. As always, ...
Bill Pickett Dec 16, 2025

Danville Fire Department Uses Vacant Houses in Chandler - Grant Area for Training Sessions
A few days of special firefighter training in Danville began Tuesday (Dec 16th) in the melting snow around the intersection of Chandler and Grant Streets. Soda City Training out of South Carolina is i...
Steve Brandy Dec 16, 2025

One Day Down (Tues), One to Go (Wed) for Toys for Tots Distribution; Please Drop Off Items for 10-15 Year Olds !!
Steve Brandy Dec 16, 2025

DACC Makes Illinois History with Honor Society Induction at Danville Correctional Center
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE ABOVE: Back row: PTK Co-Advisor Prof. Collin Wright, Jonathan Bartlett, Toney Cole, James Cotton, Michael Hearn, Zane Willhide, Dion G...
Steve Brandy Dec 16, 2025

United Way of Danville Area Bringing Dolly Parton 80th Birthday Celebration to Exit 210 Saloon; Fri Jan 16th
The world just got done celebrating Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday. So how about Dolly Parton's 80th? On Friday, January 16th at the Exit 210 Saloon; United Way of Danville Area will be hosting a birt...
Steve Brandy Dec 16, 2025

Faraci Law Expanding Awareness of Disability Savings Program Takes Effect Jan. 1
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI'S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD - A law sponsored by State Senator Paul Faraci will ensure families of students with disabilities have access to lif...
Steve Brandy Dec 16, 2025

Having Fun on Illinois 1 | Belgium Antiques Business Continues Popular Auctions
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY EDITOR'S NOTE: This is seventh in our 12-story road-trip series looking at the people and places along Illinois 1 - from Watseka to Pari...
Bill Pickett Dec 16, 2025

Senator Rose Slams New Transit Law to Bailout Chicago Transit
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR CHAPIN ROSE'S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Rose (R-Mahomet) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed the transit bailou...
Steve Brandy Dec 16, 2025

More than 81,000 Deer Harvest During Illinois Firearm Deer Season
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS E-NEWS RELEASE SPRINGFIELD - Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the seven-day 2025 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. ...
Steve Brandy Dec 16, 2025

Danville Fire Department Holding Special Training Sessions this Week
The above is a file photo. Be on the lookout for some special Danville Fire Department training this week. Tuesday, December 16th and Wednesday, December 17th; Danville firefighters will be joi...
Steve Brandy Dec 15, 2025







