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Recreational Areas Closed by Heavy Rains
Some central Illinois recreational areas remain closed because of heavy rain and more rain is expected. In Danville, Ellsworth Park was closed because of the threat of flooding. Roads were barricaded ...
Jun 27, 2021

DACC Upgrading Robotics Plus Adding Barber School
Danville Area Community College is improving its Robotics program to help local industries. DACC President Stephen Nacco explains... {AUDIO: ''It's going from a Tinker Toys lab to something that is us...
Jun 27, 2021

DACC Looks to Resume 'Normal' Operations
Danville Area Community College plans to start the fall term ''as if it's 2019''. So says DACC President Stephen Nacco.... {AUDIO: ''The vast majority of the classes will be face-to-face. We'll be run...
Jun 27, 2021

Health Department Plans Fewer COVID-19 Reports
The Vermilion County Health Department is making plans to have fewer reports for the public as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wind down. County Health Administrator Douglas Toole says the frequenc...
Jun 27, 2021

Danville Man Sentenced on Weapons Charge
A Danville man has been sentenced to five years in prison after entering a guilty plea to unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Circuit Judge Charles Hall sentenced Dustin Brockett after hearing...
Jun 27, 2021

State's Attorney Says Shooting Was Justified
Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy says she has reviewed all the evidence and determined the May 5th shooting of a man by Tilton's Police Chief was justifiable. Illinois State Police we...
Jun 27, 2021

Danville Celebrating The Arts This Weekend
It is a big weekend for those who enjoy art and fun in Vermilion County. Arts in the Park is back at Danville's Lincoln Park on Saturday, June 26th and Sunday, June 27th, 2021. It was not held last ye...
Jun 25, 2021

DACC College for Kids a Popular Place
Around 250 young people have been attending Danville Area Community College's 'College for Kids' program this week. They are just some of many who will be experiencing the camps this summer. Students ...
Jun 24, 2021

Unemployment Numbers Fall Sharply in Our Region
New unemployment numbers are out and they show a sharp drop from where figures stood a year ago in May. Vermilion County's jobless rate for May of this year was 5.8 percent. The county's unemployment ...
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Danville House Fire Leaves Extensive Damage
A fire which struck a home at 1210 Chandler Street in Danville Thursday afternoon left extensive damage. But there were no injuries. The home was occupied when the blaze broke out shortly after 3:30 p...
Jun 24, 2021






