Category Archives: More News
Committee Continues Storm Water Discussions
Members of the Danville City Council are continuing their discussions on ways to fund storm water improvements. Some of the discussion during a committee meeting last evening (Tuesday) focused on poss...
Bill Pickett Sep 12, 2017
Aqua Illinois Not Interested in Selling
Danville Alderman Tom Stone suggested earlier this month that the city look into buying the local water system. But Aqua Illinois Water Company Area Manager Bob Ervin told members of a city council co...
Bill Pickett Sep 12, 2017
Sen. Bennett Expects Tax Credits to Hurt Some
State Senator Scott Bennett expects more state funding will be sought next year to give tax credits to help finance tuition waivers for children to enroll in private schools. On WDAN Radio's Newsmaker...
Bill Pickett Sep 12, 2017
Festival to Include North Fork River Clean-Up
This year's Little Vermilion Fall Festival is going to include a clean-up day at Ellsworth Park. The City of Danville Parks and Recreation Division and Keep Vermilion County Beautiful are co-sponsorin...
Bill Pickett Sep 11, 2017
Fatal Crash Victim Identified as Danville Man
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has released the identity of a man who died when his truck crashed along Bowman Avenue Monday morning. The Coroner says the victim is 57-year-old John W. McCoy, ...
Bill Pickett Sep 11, 2017
Red Cross Seeking Volunteers for Hurricane Relief
The American Red Cross says more volunteers will be needed in the days and weeks ahead to handle hurricane relief efforts in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia. And the Red Cross in Central and So...
Bill Pickett Sep 11, 2017
Illinois Personal Income Growth Last in Nation
Illinois still sits tied for last in the nation in personal income growth with Nevada, which is experiencing a boom and may leave the Prairie State behind. A study by Pew Charitable Trusts says Illino...
Bill Pickett Sep 11, 2017
Danville's Foster Makes Top 15 in Miss America
Although she did not win the title of Miss America, Danville's Abby Foster was selected to be among the top 15 competitors last night in Atlantic City. The 21-year-old Foster was voted ”America&...
Bill Pickett Sep 11, 2017
Ride Honors Nation's First Responders
As Hurricane Irma hammered Florida Sunday about 200 cyclists and others in our area paused to honor emergency personnel. The I & I Firefighters Association holds a ride each year remembering those...
Bill Pickett Sep 10, 2017
Vermilion Regional Air Expo Attracts Key Entries
The Vermilion Regional Air Expo which is coming September 30th and October 1st continues to attract more entries. Vermilion Regional Airport Manager Mike Potter says another military entry is the late...
Bill Pickett Sep 10, 2017