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A steady rain and the COVID-19 pandemic failed to deter a large crowd from gathering Monday for a Memorial Day observance in Westville. Dale Shannon of Post 51 of the Westville American Legion said th...

Governor JB Pritzker has released industry-specific guidelines that allow for the safe re-opening of businesses as the state progresses into the next phase of the Restore Illinois plan. All four regio...

The COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled the Memorial Day ceremony at the VA National Cemetery in Danville. But it has not stopped citizens from being able to stop by the cemetery to place individual flags...

Danville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning (May 24, 2020) in which a man was shot in the neck. Sergeant Eric Olson of the Danville Police Criminal Investigation Di...

New gambling legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers during their special session includes 'sort of an insurance policy' for a new Danville casino. It allows the City of Danville to submit a second...

State Representative Mike Marron (R-Fithian) voted 'no' on the new state budget that was approved by lawmakers. ''This budget borrows too much money and spends too much money,'' said Marron. ''We know...

Members of the Illinois General Assembly concluded their special session early Sunday (May 24, 2020) after approving a new budget and taking other action. State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) not...

State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City says the new budget approved by lawmakers is far out of balance and relies on borrowing billions of dollars from the federal government... {''Passing an...

Although there will be no Memorial Day ceremony at the VA National Cemetery in Danville, events are planned in both Westville and Georgetown on Monday (May 25, 2020). In Westville, American Legion Pos...

Although fewer drivers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois State Police are reminding motorists to slow down and travel safely. Trooper Joseph...