Category Archives: More News
Illinois Kids Count 2017 a Mixed Bag for Vermilion County
Advocacy organization Voices for Illinois Children has released a study called Illinois Kids Count 2017 that purports to examine the quality of life facing children and families throughout the state. ...
Bill Pickett Oct 13, 2017
Danville Halloween Hours Set
The streets of Danville are about to be haunted by ghosts and goblins and the Danville Police Division wants to keep everyone safe. Tuesday, October 31, is the official night for trick or treaters. Ch...
Bill Pickett Oct 13, 2017
Schlarman Academy to Add Two to Hall of Fame
Schlarman Academy will be inducting two school Alumni into the Schlarman Hall of Fame on Friday at 6:30 pm. This will take place on Drummy Field prior to the 7 pm start of the Homecoming Football Game...
Bill Pickett Oct 12, 2017
Vermilion County Awaiting Final Word on Move
Vermilion County is still waiting to close the deal on acquiring the former U.S. District Court building in downtown Danville. County Board Chairman Mike Marron is anxious to complete the process. ''W...
Bill Pickett Oct 11, 2017
24 Year Sentence Given in Local Armed Robbery
A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after being convicted in August on armed robbery and vehicular invasion charges. Circuit Judge Thomas OShaughnessy handed down the sentence on...
Bill Pickett Oct 11, 2017
Danville Mayor Floats Pension Debt Payment Plan
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer has floated a plan that would pay-off the city's one-hundred-five-million dollar pension debt over the next twenty years. His proposal notes Danville is currently using...
Bill Pickett Oct 10, 2017
'Day of Giving' Helping Veterans Honor Guards
It is a 'Day of Giving' on Wednesday (October 11th) to help outfit those veterans who serve on honor guards for funerals of those who served our nation. 'Operation Honor Guard' will be collecting dona...
Bill Pickett Oct 10, 2017
Tour of Industries to Feature New Additions
Area residents participating in the October 21st Tour of Industries will get to see inside some local industries for the first time. Vermilion Advantage President Vicki Haugen says new this year is to...
Bill Pickett Oct 10, 2017
State Police Release Safety Check Results
Illinois State Police have released the results of a 'Roadside Safety Check' that was held in Vermilion County over the weekend. Troopers say they were assisted by Tilton Police in the check which occ...
Bill Pickett Oct 10, 2017
Danville Loses Community Pillar Lou Mervis
Danville has lost a pillar in the community. Businessman Lou Mervis died late Sunday from natural causes. He had dedicated his life to growing the city while leading a scrap metal business that grew o...
Bill Pickett Oct 09, 2017