Category Archives: More News
Hoopeston Area Crash Leaves One Hospitalized
A Hoopeston area crash late Monday night has left a man hospitalized. Vermilion County Sheriff's reports say 41-year-old Jeremy Olson of Cheneyville Road, Hoopeston, was driving a Jeep when he lost co...
Bill Pickett Nov 13, 2017
Students Rewarded After 'The Polar Express'
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer donned his pajamas Monday to read 'The Polar Express' to hundreds of youngsters at the David S. Palmer Arena. The story recreates the magical journey made famous in the...
Bill Pickett Nov 13, 2017
Danville Looking at Ways to Boost Tourism
The City of Danville is considering two projects that Mayor Scott Eisenhauer says should help boost local tourism. A Danville City Council committee will consider Tuesday evening whether to apply for ...
Bill Pickett Nov 13, 2017
Palmer Arena Improvements Remain On Hold
The Manager of the David S. Palmer Arena, Peter Blackmon, says once the Festival of Trees ends on Wednesday the Arena will go back to hosting hockey. https://express-images.franklymedia.com/9850/sites...
Bill Pickett Nov 12, 2017
Illinois Hunting Gains In Popularity
Hunting has grown into an economic force that supports thousands of jobs in Illinois. Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said the average hunter spends approxima...
Bill Pickett Nov 12, 2017
State Police Squad Car Involved In Two-Vehicle Collision
Illinois State Police is on the scene of a two vehicle crash on U.S. Route 150 at Batestown Road west of Danville. The crash, which occurred shortly before 3pm, involves an Illinois State Police squad...
Bill Pickett Nov 10, 2017
Presence Festival of Trees Continues Long Tradition
After some hard work by volunteers, Danville's David S. Palmer Arena is ready to welcome visitors to this year's Festival of Trees. The event, sponsored by Presence United Samaritans Medical Center, o...
Bill Pickett Nov 10, 2017
Christmas Bell-Ringing Campaign Kicking-Off
Christmas is still over a month away, but area residents will start hearing the familiar sound of Salvation Army bell-ringers beginning Friday (November 10th). The red kettles will be hitting the stre...
Bill Pickett Nov 10, 2017
Area Residents Fighting Cancer....$1-Dollar at a Time
Area residents are showing their support for the Bobbette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center in Danville.....one-dollar at a time! Don and Deanna Witzel, Owner/Operators of the Vermilion County McDonal...
Bill Pickett Nov 09, 2017
Presence PRO Expands Service to Tilton & Oakwood
Presence PRO Ambulance has announced it has expanded its service to Oakwood and Tilton. PRO Ambulance has been providing service in Danville since February. ''We will now be able to provide ALS (Advan...
Bill Pickett Nov 09, 2017