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Students, Leaders Focus on Diversity at Forum
Some Danville Public School administrators say District 118 has attempted to address such areas as complaints about food and the school's dress code. Those were just some of the areas discussed during...
Bill Pickett Apr 10, 2017
Kenneth D. Bailey Academy Seeks Nominations
The Kenneth D. Bailey Academy in Danville is seeking nominations for its Vermilion County Veterans Wall of Fame. The Academy is seeking nominations of veterans who not only served our country, but hav...
Bill Pickett Apr 10, 2017
Governor Says Budget Plan Kicks The Can
While state House Democrats say their plan to sweep $800 million from special funds for universities, tuition assistance and some human services is a lifeline, Gov. Bruce Rauner says it's actually a g...
Bill Pickett Apr 10, 2017
Chase Linked to Paris Pharmacy Robbery
Indiana State Police say they recovered some evidence from the armed robbery of a Paris, Illinois pharmacy after stopping a vehicle that sped through a construction zone Monday. State Police Sergeant ...
Bill Pickett Apr 10, 2017
Rep. Hays: Disappointment Continues Over Budget
Illinois Assistant Republican Leader Chad Hays of Catlin says he is disappointed that lawmakers left for their spring vacation without having a serious discussion about the budget. On Thursday, House ...
Bill Pickett Apr 10, 2017
Danville School Superintendent Looks to Future
Danville District 118 School Superintendent Dr. Alicia Geddis says she is looking forward to staying in her current position. And Dr. Geddis says she hopes when the Danville School Board acts Wednesda...
Bill Pickett Apr 09, 2017
State Fines Two Danville Area Nursing Homes
The Illinois Department of Public Health has cited two area nursing homes for violations of the state's Nursing Home Care Act. Gardenview Manor Nursing Home, located along the Catlin-Tilton Road, was ...
Bill Pickett Apr 09, 2017
Probe of Serious Cycle Accident Continues
Vermilion County Sheriff's Police are continuing their investigation into a serious crash on Friday involving a motorcycle. Initial reports say a man was critically hurt when his cycle crashed into th...
Bill Pickett Apr 09, 2017
Rep. Shimkus Wants Congress Consulted on Syria
Representative John Shimkus is calling on President Trump to seek Congressional approval before taking more action in Syria. ''In 2013 I cautioned President Obama about military intervention in Syria,...
Bill Pickett Apr 09, 2017
Hog Production Has Family Looking to the Future
Hundreds of area residents now have a better idea on how a hog raising operation works. They toured a new 8100 head wean to finish hog farm west of Rossville during an open house at the Carl and Jody ...
Bill Pickett Apr 07, 2017