Category Archives: More News

Ameren Move and Plans to Honor Former Mayor Coming
As Ameren confirms plans to move its regional operating center to Tilton, plans remain to honor former Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer at the company's existing location. It has been nearly two years ...
Aug 28, 2020

DACC Has Loanable Technology Program for Students
Students at Danville Area Community College who might not have access to a computer or internet have an opportunity to have them this semester. The loanable technology program began in March when the ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 28, 2020

Second Watseka Jail Inmate Dies
Illinois State Police say both inmates found unresponsive at the Iroquois County Jail in Watseka have now died. 47-year-old Jason Fancher of Milford died last night at an area hospital. He was found u...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 28, 2020

Unemployment Down Slightly in Danville
Unemployment decreased in July in Danville and all across the state. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the Danville metropolitan area saw 9.9 percent unemployment in July, which was ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 28, 2020

Five New COVID-19 Cases in Vermilion County
Five new COVID-19 cases have been announced in Vermilion County. Health Department Administrator Doug Toole says the new cases involve two people in their 70's, one person in their 50's, one person in...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 28, 2020

Hoopeston Man Identified as Dead Jail Inmate
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation says it was a Hoopeston man who died after being found unresponsive in an Iroquois County Jail cell on Wednesday (August 26, 2020). State P...
Aug 27, 2020

DACC Offering Reduced-Cost GED Testing
Thanks to a state subsidy, Danville Area Community College is offering a chance for adults to receive their GED at a reduced price. Laura Williams, the Dean of Adult Education and Literacy at DACC, sa...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 27, 2020

Two New Coronavirus Cases Locally
Two new COVID-19 cases were announced Wednesday afternoon by the Vermilion County Health Department. Melissa Rome, the emergency planning and response coordinator for the department, says the new case...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 27, 2020

Nine People Arrested in Prostitution Sting
Danville police have arrested nine people in connection with a prostitution sting operation it conducted earlier this week. Commander Terry McCord says officers conducted the operation Tuesday and Wed...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 27, 2020

State Police Probe 2 Incidents at Iroquois County Jail
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Officers are probing two incidents at the Iroquois County Jail in Watseka. One involves the death of an inmate, and the other resulted with an ...
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