Community Stories
Small Decrease in Payroll Jobs, Slight Increase in Unemployment Rate in February
Total nonfarm payrolls decreased over-the-month in February, down -17,800 (-0.3%) to 6,137,200. The January monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from +18,000 to +6,200. The February payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflect activity for the week including the 12th.
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Danville Area Soccer Association having "Work Day 2" on Sat April 18th; 8 AM - Noon
At the fields along East Winter Avenue; scheduled work includes the moving and setting of goals; and painting, mowing, and cleaning up the fields.
Apr 15, 2026
Illinois Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Conspiring to Create and Distribute Animal Crush Videos Showing Violent Torture of Monkeys
Another member of these groups, Joseph Garrett Buckland of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to create and distribute animal crush videos earlier this month.
Apr 15, 2026
DACC Student Wins PTK Scholarship
The scholarship is named after Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf and focuses on assisting student who are near completion but facing significant, unexpected crises.
Apr 15, 2026
2025 Vermilion County Final Multiplier Announced
The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of assessments/county assessor.
Apr 15, 2026
Danville Council: Mass Transit Adjustment Brings in New Rural & Urban Directors; Future Salary Talk Continues
Many Council members in attendance, both part and not part of the Public Works Committee, were adamant in stating that the hoopla after the last City Council meeting about Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr trying to give himself a raise was extremely inaccurate.
Apr 15, 2026
Two of Three Suspects in Attack on Alderman Jaleel Jones and Family Facing Attempted First Degree Murder Charges
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Paris Police Department at 217-465-6351, ext. 2.
Apr 14, 2026
County Committee Backs Improvements at Two Buildings
Need for work on the elevator at the Joseph G. Cannon Building has been discussed for years.
Apr 14, 2026
DACC President to Give First State of the College Address; Employment Hearing Follows Next Day
Fletcher was hired in December 2024. He said it's now been about a year and a half of listening, observing, talking with community members and now reorganization.
Apr 14, 2026
SEVEN POINT. & Smoke Lab to Host Free Four-Day "4x20 Smoke N Jam Fest"
The festival will feature live music stages at SEVEN POINT. Cannabis Dispensary & Vinyl Record Shop, as well as the recently opened Smoke Lab Lounge, located adjacent to SEVEN POINT.
Apr 14, 2026














