Category Archives: More News
Veterans Receive a Special 'Thank-You' in Danville
It is the time of year we give thanks to those who serve in America's Armed Forces. And last evening (November 8, 2017) more than 50 Veterans from the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville receive...
Bill Pickett Nov 09, 2017
Tilton Mayor Excited About New Developments
The Mayor of Tilton...Dave Phillips, is excited about a new 48-unit assisted living complex that is being built in his community. Phillips was on hand Wednesday for a ground-breaking ceremony for the ...
Bill Pickett Nov 09, 2017
20 Year Sentence Given in Danville Shooting
A Danville man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder charges. Circuit Judge Nancy Fahey handed down the sentence on 20-year-old Dallaz Ca...
Bill Pickett Nov 08, 2017
Danville Council Continues Difficult Pension Talks
Danville City Council members are continuing discussions on ways to pay-off a projected $105-million dollar deficit in the police and fire pension funds by the year 2040. Aldermen discussed several op...
Bill Pickett Nov 07, 2017
Danville City Council Buys Speed Lube Site
Danville City Council members have voted to purchase a former Speed Lube site at Vermilion and Fairchild Streets. The city will pay $120-thousand dollars to buy the property which is located next door...
Bill Pickett Nov 07, 2017
What's Behind Recent Gasoline Price Hikes?
Motorists in our area have been seeing the price of gasoline climb lately. The cost has risen well over 20-cents a gallon at most stations over the past month. So we contacted the Illinois Petroleum M...
Bill Pickett Nov 06, 2017
Blaze Destroys RC Electric Building in Westville
An early morning fire in Westville (Monday) has destroyed the building housing RC Electric Company. Westville Area Fire Protection District Chief Gary Wright described what firefighters found when the...
Bill Pickett Nov 06, 2017
Some Illinois National Guard Troops Deploy to Puerto Rico
Governor Bruce Rauner is sending some Illinois National Guard soldiers to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. About 150 Soldiers from the 933rd Military Police Company, based at Fort Sher...
Bill Pickett Nov 05, 2017
Danville Police Believe Body is Missing Woman
Danville Police say they believe a body that has been recovered is that of a Danville woman who was reported missing on October 24th. Public Safety Director Larry Thomason has announced that detective...
Bill Pickett Nov 03, 2017
Congressmen Shimkus, Davis Backing Tax Plan
Congressman John Shimkus is praising the proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act saying it is simpler, fairer and a flatter tax code that will put more money into his constituents' pockets. The Tax Cuts and Jo...
Bill Pickett Nov 03, 2017