Education

New District 118 Board Approves Plan for External Audit; Passes Administrative Residency Policy
Meanwhile, board member Pastor Thomas Miller has submitted his resignation. Darlene Halloran said applications will be taken for the open position through June 13th, interviews will begin June 18th.
May 29, 2025

District 118 Says Afternoon Buses will be Running Late (Wed May 28th) Due to Accident on South Gilbert
Danville District 118 has announced that due to the major accident on S. Gilbert, all District 118 buses will be running late this afternoon.
May 28, 2025

Danville Senior Chosen as Illinois' Winner of World War II Museum's National Service Award
Vander-Austin was chosen as Illinois' honoree for the National World War II Museum's Billy Michal Student Leadership Award, given to one eighth-through-12th-grade student in each state who demonstrates outstanding community-service leadership.
May 27, 2025

DACC Board of Trustees Takes Consideration of President's Contact Off Thursday Night Meeting Agenda
When Dr. Randy Fletcher was named Interim DACC President after Dr. Stephen Nacco's retirement and departure, the board had been clear in their intention of making Dr. Fletcher the permanent president, pending review of his job performance.
May 23, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
INCLUDING - Adult Craft: Stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for June's Grow Your Own Daisies take-and-make crafts! While supplies last.
May 22, 2025

69-Year-Old DACC Graduate went from Dealing Drugs to Certified Chef
And he's rightfully proud of more than just that perfect grade-point average: The one-time drug dealer and user, who spent years in prison, has turned his life around, thanks in part to his interest in cooking delicious dishes.
May 22, 2025

Clean-Up Continues Following Strong Storms
Some area residents are continuing the clean-up after strong storms blew through the area late Tuesday. The Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency says it received only one report of damage. It involved some power poles that were blown over southwest of Potomac. But there were numerous trees or limbs downed by ...
May 21, 2025

Balloons Over Vermilion Brings Annual Lesson to First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School principal Ken Seest says it's been really special watching the third, fourth, and fifth grade host classes come alive; with their ambassador duties for this year's BOV.
May 19, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
INCLUDING - May 28: Teen Writing Club. Join us every Wednesday for Teen Writing Club! Journals and pens will be provided for our teen writers, along with writing prompts. 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the YA area.
May 16, 2025

Classroom Conversation: Danville Looking at Area Examples as it Weighs Cellphone Ban
DJ Jenkins, a high school student at Bailey Academy, said the no-phone policy is good for students most of the school day but feels they should be able to use them during lunch. He said that without cellphones, students concentrate more on their classwork in classrooms.
May 14, 2025