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Council Set to Accept Donation for AMBUCS Playground
Danville city council members this evening are set to consider accepting a $64,000 donation to make improvements to the AMBUCS playground on Winter Avenue. The current playground, which opened in 2001...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 06, 2021

Wands One of Four Write-Ins in Ward 2 Race
The race for Ward 2 on the Danville city council is a unique one this year, as there are four candidates running - but all will be write-in candidates. Current Alderman Dan Duncheon is not running for...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 05, 2021

Governor Signs Bill Supporting Election Changes
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed new legislation that will bring about some changes regarding voting. But Danville Election Commission Executive Director Sandy Delhaye says there is no way the change...
Apr 05, 2021

Appointments Available for Today's Moderna Vaccine Clinic at Health Department
The Vermilion County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at its headquarters today (Monday), and appointments are still available for the public to sign up. Local residents can visi...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 05, 2021

Portion of Hazel Street to Close Wednesday for Fire Training
A two-block section of Hazel Street in Danville will be closed to traffic on Wednesday for a training exercise being done by the Danville Fire Department. Fire Lieutenant Chris McMahon says a vacant s...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 05, 2021 ?

Steiner Offering Advice to Business Owners at DACC
After many years of owning and operating the Wendy's restaurants in Danville, Earle Steiner is now helping other business owners with their goals and needs. Since January, Steiner has been the directo...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 02, 2021

Danville Man Gets Life in Prison for Molestation
A Danville man will be spending the rest of his life behind bars for molesting two children, one of whom was his step-grandchild. 61-year-old Travis VanNote Sr. entered into guilty pleas Thursday morn...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2021

Ward 3 Voters to Choose from Pertell, Joyner on Tuesday
Danville voters living in Ward 3 will be choosing between two newcomers in Tuesday's consolidated election. Heidi Pertell and Damara Joyner are both seeking to replace current alderman and longtime co...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2021

Benefit Planned for Westville Police Officer
Friends of a Westville police officer are planning a benefit in her honor next month. Misti Smitley was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in November. The condition is an inflammatory disease that affects mu...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2021

Local Schools Receiving Millions of Dollars in Pandemic Aid
Several local school districts will be receiving millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief payments. Danville District 118 is set to take in the largest amount of money among local schools, at $45 millio...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 31, 2021






