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Marron's Summer School Bill Clears House
A bill sponsored by State Representative Mike Marron that would allow school districts to use federal CARES money to pay for summer school sessions has passed the state House. Senate Bill 1646 cleared...
May 27, 2021
State Police Release Bodycam Footage of Champaign Officer's Shooting Death
For the first time since Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim was gunned down during a shooting with a domestic violence suspect last week, the public can now see the final moments of his life. Ill...
May 27, 2021
Jobless Rates Declining to More Normal Levels
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has released its latest list of monthly unemployment rates for the state, and it reveals that Vermilion County's jobs situation is quickly improving. Dan...
May 27, 2021
Danville Man Handed 50-Year Sentence for 2018 Murder
NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly stated that Bright would be eligible for probation, which is not allowed under Illinois' truth-in-sentencing laws for first-degree murder convictio...
May 27, 2021
Seminary Street Reopens to Traffic
The much-awaited reopening of Seminary Street through the railroad overpass east of Carver Park occurred on Thursday. Employees with the City of Danville reopened the roadway at Noon on Thursday. The ...
May 27, 2021
Madigan's Former Chief of Staff Charged in ComEd Case
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's longtime chief of staff was indicted Wednesday for allegedly lying to a grand jury during the ComEd scandal. Tim Mapes was granted immunity in connection w...
May 27, 2021 House Speaker Michael Madigan talks reporters after a House Democratic caucus meeting in November 2019 in Springfield. (Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago Tribune)
District 118 Now Has Education Options for Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants at District 118 schools who would like to receive their educational degrees will have some options available thanks to a partnership with Eastern Illinois University. School board ...
May 26, 2021
Superintendent Clarifies Northeast Discussion as Staff, Parents Defend the School
District 118 Superintendent Dr. Alicia Geddis says many of the comments she received from the public following last week's study session on facilities were from people who believed that the school boa...
May 26, 2021
Final Illinois National Guard Members Return from D.C.
The last group of Illinois National Guard troops who were stationed in Washington, D.C. in the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection attempt has returned home to the state. Approximately 100 soldi...
May 26, 2021 The National Guard / CC
Danville Fire Department Looking to Fix Training Tower, Radio System
Two of the biggest issues facing the Danville Fire Department right now involve its four-story training tower and the radio system that is used. Fire Chief Don McMasters told members of the city's Pub...
May 26, 2021
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