Category Archives: More News

Prison Staffing Issues Raising Some Concerns
A central Illinois official is warning communities all over Illinois that correctional officers filling in at other prisons for those who are sick with COVID-19 are being released into communities wit...
Apr 22, 2020

Danville Council Advances Carle at the Riverfront Project
Danville City Council members approved the Semi-Final Subdivision Plat for the Carle at the Riverfront project last night. Site preparation for the $70-million dollar development continues with two bu...
Apr 22, 2020

Danville Mayor, Governor Pritzker Discuss Casino
Mayor Rickey Williams says he received a telephone call from Governor JB Pritzker Friday night wanting to know how Danville is faring during the pandemic. The mayor used the occasion to ask the govern...
Apr 21, 2020

District 118 Board to Hear Remote Learning Update
Danville District 118 School Board members are scheduled to hear an update Wednesday evening (April 22, 2020) on how things are going with remote learning. Board president Bill Dobbles says he has lot...
Apr 21, 2020 ?

Danville Council Cries 'Fowl' - Rejects Chickens
Danville City Council members have informally rejected a petition asking that citizens be allowed to raise chickens. Alderwoman Sherry Pickering was one of those who spoke out during last night's (Tue...
Apr 21, 2020

IHSA Cancels 2020 Spring State Tournaments
The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors has decided to cancel all IHSA spring state tournaments for 2019-2020. Board members announced their decision after holding their April meeting ...
Apr 21, 2020 ?

Danville Golden 'K' Kiwanis Look for Support
The Danville Golden 'K' Kiwanis Club will not be selling peanuts next month like they have done for decades. Treasurer John Barker says the club has learned the company where they purchased the peanut...
Apr 21, 2020

SNAP Benefits Extended for 316,000 Households
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced that Illinois has been approved to provide approximately 316,000 Illinois households with additional SNAP benefits. The USDA authorized a...
Apr 21, 2020

Medical Community Sends 'Thank-You' for Support
The President of OSF HealthCare hospitals in Danville and Urbana says the prayers and other support from the community during the COVID-19 pandemic are greatly appreciated. Dr. Jared Rogers leads OSF ...
Apr 20, 2020

Danville Homicide Victim is Identified by Coroner
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has released the identity of a Danville man who died after being shot early today (Monday, April 20, 2020). She says the victim is 21-year-old Caleb Cordes. Danv...
Apr 20, 2020







