Category Archives: More News

Rep. Miller Reacts to Loss of Troops in Afghanistan
Congresswoman Mary Miller is among people reacting to the tragic news that several U.S. military personnel have been killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul. ''My heart breaks for the families who lost t...
Aug 26, 2021

Unemployment Rates Show Some Improvement
New figures show unemployment rates have improved across East Central Illinois. In Vermilion County the jobless rate fell from 7.1 percent in June to 6.5 percent in July. Danville's 8.0 percent unempl...
Aug 26, 2021

County's COVID Vaccination Rate Remains Low
Vermilion County continues to lag behind many others in the number of citizens fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Only about a third of county residents (34.20 percent) are fully vaccinated for COVID-...
Aug 26, 2021

LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program to Begin Soon
Some area residents who need help with energy bills, or need their service reconnected, will soon be able to get it. The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency says help from the Low-Income Hom...
Aug 26, 2021

Woman Gets Jail Time, Probation For Coughing on Police
A former Danville woman who was convicted on Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer charges for intentionally coughing on two Danville Police officers has been sentenced to three days in jail. Kylie Ta...
Aug 26, 2021

Danville School Board, DEA Look to Modify Contract
A proposal by two Danville District 118 School Board members to amend a contract with the Danville Education Association was tabled last night (Wednesday). Board members Lon Henderson and Bill Dobbles...
Aug 25, 2021

DHS Senior Wants School Dress Code Reviewed
A Danville High School senior told school board members Wednesday night that it's time to revisit the District's dress code. Laynie Ferriman says the current dress code is outdated.... {AUDIO: ''The c...
Aug 25, 2021

New Data Shows Improvement in Key Crime Areas
New figures compiled by Danville Police show improvement for most of 12 different crime areas over the past quarter. Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates says Aggravated Assaults were down 6-percen...
Aug 25, 2021

City Looks to Acquire 28 Parcels of Land
The City of Danville has plans to acquire 28 properties from the Vermilion County Trustee which were obtained because of delinquent property taxes. City staff identified the properties as either being...
Aug 25, 2021

Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opening in Gibson City
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Gibson City on Thursday to help those affected by the August 12th flooding. The Outreach Center will be located at ...
Aug 25, 2021







