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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 ...
Michelle Mitchell 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...
Michelle Mitchell 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...
Michelle Mitchell 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...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Township to Pay for a Portion of Building Demolition
Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. says a proposed intergovernmental agreement between the city and Danville Township to demolish the latter's former headquarters is a way to protect the downtown area from hav...
Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021

Specialized Police Units Exceeding Expectations
One year after the Danville Police Department introduced two special police units, officials say the units are exceeding their expectations. Commander Doug Miller oversees the Problem-Oriented Police ...
Michelle Mitchell May 25, 2021 Two Danville Police squad cars are pictured at the Fair Oaks housing complex last week. Fair Oaks is one of the residential areas overseen by the Community Housing Unit.

New Facilities at Local VA Set For Summer Opening
Some new facilities that have been under construction at the VA Illiana Health Care Medical Center in Danville are expected to open this summer. During a Tuesday online town hall meeting, it was annou...
May 25, 2021

VA Illiana Health Care Seeks to Fill Over 200 Jobs
The VA Illiana Health Care System is still trying to fill more than 200 jobs. During an online town hall meeting Tuesday viewers were told it is not just doctors and nurses that are needed. Danville's...
May 25, 2021

Police Investigating Two Shootings Overnight
Danville police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred overnight on Tuesday in different locations of the city. Commander Josh Webb says that officers spoke with a 22-year-old man arou...
Michelle Mitchell May 25, 2021

Laura Williams Plans to Retire from DACC This Fall
One of Danville Area Community College's most recognizable faces will be wrapping up her career at the school later this year. Laura Williams, who is the Dean of Adult Education and Literacy as well a...
Michelle Mitchell May 25, 2021






