Community Stories
Children's Dyslexia Center of EC Illinois Chicken Noodle Dinner Fundraiser: MON APRIL 29TH
As Mike Puhr explains, although the State of Illinois recognizes dyslexia, and requires action from school districts, there's still the dreaded words "unfunded mandate" hanging around. Which leads to the importance of local centers like this.
14h ago
What's Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend! April 26th - April 28th
INCLUDING - Dick Van Dyke Auditorium: (DHS, 202 E. Fairchild St., Danville) 7:00PM FRI 5:30PM SAT Catch Me If You Can, The Musical presented by Danville High Theatre Tickets are $12 general admission seating
15h ago
Danville Ceremony to Honor Those Who Lost Lives on the Job
The Danville memorial was built in 1993 and includes the names of 36 local union members and 19 other workers. Last year was the first ceremony there and organizers are asking for the public's help in identifying those whose names should be added for recognition in future years.
16h ago
Danville High School Theater Performing "Catch Me If You Can" Musical Apr 25th - Apr 27th
Kady talked about what you'll see in the musical version of this true story.
17h ago
Initial Talks Underway on Future of Quaker Oats Building
Now that Quaker Oats has decided to permanently close its plant in Danville, initial discussions have begun on the future of the building. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. discussed those efforts during an interview with Neuhoff Media's Bill Pickett.... Over 12-hundred people turned out Wednesday for a career expo and job fair at the David S. P...
Apr 25, 2024
I-74, Champaign to Indiana State Line, Named Senator Scott M. Bennett Memorial Highway
Also in attendance was Danville High School Future Problem Solvers team captain Isaiah Easton, who recalled how Senator Bennett went out of his way to work with his student group.
Apr 25, 2024
Rep. Robin Kelly Responds to FDA Abandoning Menthol Cigarette Ban
"I am deeply disappointed that the FDA has chosen to abandon its established plan to ban menthol cigarettes. The FDA's experts have been clear that menthol cigarettes are harmful to public health."
Apr 25, 2024
Unemployment Numbers Drop for Second Month in a Row
The City of Danville's jobless rate dropped from 6.6% in February to 6.3% in March. Danville's rate stood at six percent flat in March of last year.
Apr 25, 2024
Illinois State Police Warns of Phone Scam
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an ISP investigator, ask for the caller's name, badge number, and phone number, and then hang up.
Apr 25, 2024
Federal Grant to Help Improve Danville Neighborhood
The City of Danville is advancing plans for improvements in the Madison Square area now that an $850-thousand-dollar federal grant has been approved. Bill Pickett has the details... Wednesday's check presentation was done near the Carle and Christie at the Riverfront medical offices. (In top photo on left is Danville Alderwoman Carolyn Wands, alon...
Apr 25, 2024