Category Archives: More News

Police to Increase Patrols in April as Part of Campaign
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Danville Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 100 loca...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 23, 2021

Gurujal Running to Hold District, Superintendent Accountable
After seeing the way the school year has gone for District 118 staff and students, Harsha Gurujal says that he wants to hold district officials responsible for their actions and also get students back...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 23, 2021

Groundbreaking on Covington McDonald's Set for Thursday
The new McDonald's restaurant in Covington is getting closer to opening. Groundbreaking on the new location is set for Thursday morning. The location will be owned and operated by Don and Deanna Witze...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2021

Halloran Aims to be "Voice of Experience" in Post-Pandemic Decisions
The disruption in learning caused by COVID-19 has caused many Danville public school students to miss out on learning this past year, and board member Darlene Halloran says her experience will lend a ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2021

Rep. Marron Hosting Virtual Town Hall Tuesday
State Representative Mike Marron is set to hold a virtual town hall meeting this week to answer questions from his constituents. Marron and Representative David Welter of Morris will be hosting the fo...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2021

Several COVID Vaccine Appointments Available
Area residents who have not yet signed up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine have multiple opportunities this week to do so. Vermilion County Health Department Administrator Doug Toole says that several ti...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 22, 2021 NIAID / CC

Ameren Extending COVID-19 Economic Assistance
Ameren Illinois has announced the extension of a program to help customers who have fallen behind on their bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Economic Hardship Recovery Program provides enhanced ...
Mar 21, 2021

Grant Funds to Help Protect Westville Police
A grant secured with the help of a county business is going to help keep Westville Police safe. The Village of Westville has been awarded $4-thousand dollars through Hanson Material Service Corporatio...
Mar 21, 2021

Danville Public Library Events (March 21-27)
CALENDAR March 23: Technology Tuesdays Class - "I'm unemployed; now what?" Have you found yourself without a job? This special Tech Tuesday will cover how to file for unemployment, as well as provide ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 20, 2021

Stock and Field Staying Open
The local Stock and Field stores will be staying open under new management. R.P. Lumber Company announced Friday that it has acquired the 25-store chain that formerly operated under the Big R name. Th...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 19, 2021 Pictured above is the Stock+Field location in Tilton. New owner R.P. Lumber will be reopening the store this summer, but not the one in Danville.







