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Eve Ludwig Appointed to Danville City Council
A new alderman has joined the Danville city council. Local attorney Eve Ludwig was sworn in last night to represent Ward 5 on the council. She replaces Tom Stone, who died unexpectedly a month ago. Ma...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 17, 2021

Ashton Hoping Experience Will Bring Continuity to School Board
Longtime Danville District 118 school board member Dr. Randal Ashton says that his experience on the board can help it move forward with decision making by learning from the past. Ashton, a longtime l...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 17, 2021

City Receiving $23 Million from Stimulus Package
The City of Danville is about to receive a big boost from the federal government. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. says that he was informed by a liaison from Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's offic...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 16, 2021 ?

Garfield Park Pool Won't Open This Year
The City of Danville has decided to close the swimming pool at Garfield Park, leaving kids in Danville without a public place to cool off on hot summer days this year. Public Works Director Carl Carpe...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 16, 2021

Balloons Over Vermilion Taking Over Festival of Trees
After 23 years as one of the main fundraisers for OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville's Festival of Trees will be put on by another organization, but still dedicated to raising money for medical...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 16, 2021

Danville Lifts Burning Ban
Danville residents will be able to burn leaves and have recreational fires on private properties as the city has lifted the burning ban that was established last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic at t...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 16, 2021 Vladimir Pustovit / CC

Crews Extinguish Fire at Bunge
A small fire occurred at Bunge Milling in Danville late Monday evening. Danville firefighters responded to the grain elevator around 11 p.m. An employee of the plant says the fire was in an air handle...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 16, 2021

Lon Henderson Hopes His Experience Will Help Guide School District Post-COVID
Danville District 118 school board member Lon Henderson says his many years of experience leading students will guide the district as it transitions out of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandem...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 15, 2021

"Grace Community Church" is a Relaunch for Tilton Congregation
A longtime church in Tilton has a new name and will soon debut a completely remodeled building to the public. Grace Community Church is located at 1629 King Street, next to County Market. Until last m...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 15, 2021

Walk-In COVID Vaccine Appointments at Village Mall Extended Through Wednesday
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, is offering COVID-19 vaccines at the Village Mall in Danville. Same day and limited walk-in appoin...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 15, 2021 ?







