Category Archives: More News
Danville Suffers 2nd Fatal Crash in 2 Days!
For the second time in two days...there has been a fatal accident in Danville. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says a 31-year-old Danville woman was pronounced dead at the scene following a head...
Bill Pickett Nov 17, 2017
Rep. Shimkus Backs 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act'
Congressman John Shimkus was among those voting in favor of the 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act' which was approved by the House of Representatives Thursday. He says the legislation delivers on President Trump...
Bill Pickett Nov 16, 2017
Murder Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing
A man charged last month with murdering a Danville woman and concealing her body has waived his preliminary hearing. Twenty-six year old Ocheil Keys next court date is December 11th. By waiving the pr...
Bill Pickett Nov 16, 2017
Danville Biodiesel Industry Looks to the Future
A Danville biodiesel industry hopes that Congress will act by the end of the year on a tax incentive package for producers. Representatives from REG (Renewable Energy Group) met with local leaders Thu...
Bill Pickett Nov 16, 2017
Blaze Destroys Large Home North of Danville
An investigation is underway into what caused a blaze that destroyed a large, modern home near Bismarck on Thursday. The fire at the Al Abbed residence was discovered around 4:00 p.m. but firefighters...
Bill Pickett Nov 16, 2017
Inductees Named for DHS 'Wall of Fame'
A man who revolutionized procedures for operating on animals, and another man who became a national leader in broadcasting, have been selected for induction to the Danville High School Wall of Fame. D...
Bill Pickett Nov 15, 2017
It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week
Remember some of the times when roads have been covered with snow? Or ice has made traveling treacherous? Although we have not had to deal with that lately, this is mid-November. And Illinois State Tr...
Bill Pickett Nov 15, 2017
Residents Speak Out on Shared-Use Path
A plan to add a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists along Denmark Road is still alive...even though some residents voiced concerns about it Tuesday evening. Martha Reed was one of those who...
Bill Pickett Nov 14, 2017
Danville Firefighters Douse Blaze in Apartment
No injuries were reported in a fire that damaged a Danville apartment early today (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)). Danville Firefighters responded to the kitchen fire at 1209 Garden Drive shortly afte...
Bill Pickett Nov 14, 2017
New Court Management System to ''Make History''
Vermilion Circuit Clerk Dennis Gardner says history is being made as the county prepares to install a new case management system at the courthouse. The County Board last night (Tuesday) approved spend...
Bill Pickett Nov 14, 2017