Vermilion CASA gets new director
DANVILLE — Katalyna Thomas has always had an interest in helping the abused and neglected, and she was able to do that when she did pro bono work for domestic violence victims while in law school.Now...
View ArticleCity residents in Vermilion County must 'opt-in' for electric savings
DANVILLE — Vermilion County officials have decided that fighting the Illinois Power Agency over electric aggregation will not be productive, so the county and Integrys are moving forward with an...
View ArticleDACC to vote on bonds for technology upgrades
DANVILLE — Danville Area Community College trustees on Tuesday will take the final step in issuing $1 million in general obligation community college bonds.The money will be used to upgrade technology...
View ArticleSome towns proceed with aggregation ballot measures
DANVILLE - Some cities and villages in Vermilion County are moving ahead with plans to put their own electric aggregation referendums on the April ballot after meeting last week with Vermilion County...
View ArticleHigh wind advisories issued for East Central Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a pair of wind advisories for East Central Illinois on Thursday.From 3-9 p.m., the following counties are under a High Wind Warning: Champaign, Vermilion,...
View ArticleMultiple weather advisories out for East Central Illinois
Three separate weather advisories are out for East Central Illinois, as we're expected to get a dose of winter weather on Thursday afternoon.A Blizzard Warning is in effect until midnight Thursday for...
View ArticleChristmas night could bring snow, hazardous travel conditions
CHAMPAIGN — Wintry weather this week could make holiday travel plans difficult, the National Weather Service reports, but those hoping for a white Christmas could have their wishes granted toward the...
View Article2012 BSN Boy's Basketball Classic
Heritage vs. Georgetown Ridge Farm and Salt Fork vs. Shiloh during the 2012 BSN Boy's Basketball Classic at Heritage High School in Broadlands on Thursday, December 27, 2012.
View ArticleWinter Weather Advisory for large section of Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from noon Monday, New Year's Eve, until 6am Tuesday, New Year's Day. The counties included in the Advisory are: Champaign,...
View ArticleDanville indoor-football owner charged in Colorado over Ponzi scheme
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A former El Paso County, Colo., sheriff's deputy with ties to Danville was charged Wednesday by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver with operating an alleged Ponzi scheme...
View ArticleVermilion County seeks permission to move EMA office
DANVILLE — Vermilion County officials are hoping federal emergency management officials will allow the county to move out of the current Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency building on...
View ArticleJob fair for Danville store's 105 positions starts Saturday
DANVILLE — Kohl's officials are still filling slots for a five-day job fair that starts Saturday and runs through Wednesday.District Manager Stan Kirchgessner said the company has about 105 positions...
View ArticleBoard to decide Monday night on selling water to coal company
HOMER — Susan Forsyth has had a "Stand Up to Coal" sign in her front yard since the "issue" first began several months ago.The issue is Sunrise Coal's request that the village of Homer supply the...
View ArticleHow coal mine would use water
The proposed Bulldog coal mine needs up to 20,000 gallons a day of treated water for drinking and other purposes, including shower houses where coal miners, per regulations, clean up at the end of...
View ArticleIllinois' coal future: Arrows point up
Illinois has an abundance of coal that underlies more than 60 percent of the state, basically the lower two-thirds of Illinois, in what's known as the Illinois Coal Basin.read more
View ArticleVA imposing visit restrictions to minimize flu
DANVILLE — The Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System is putting visitor restrictions in place to minimize the spread of influenza.Officials are asking the public to refrain from visiting the...
View ArticleBond issue's off in Vermilion County, but replacing roof still No. 1 priority
DANVILLE — Now that plans for a bond issue are off, Vermilion County officials are taking a "triage" approach to the maintenance issues at the Vermilion County Courthouse, starting with its leaking...
View ArticleDanville Habitat needs help to finish Patriot Day house
DANVILLE — Habitat for Humanity of Danville is reaching out to the local community and beyond to finish funding its Patriot Day house build.The organization already raised about $40,000 for the...
View ArticleNo final draft of water agreement yet in Homer
HOMER — Village board members hope to meet next week to vote on an agreement with Sunrise Coal for treated water and sewer services for a proposed coal mine, but a final draft of the agreement is not...
View ArticleDanville Habitat plans Souper Bowl fundraiser
DANVILLE — Habitat for Humanity of Danville will hold its Souper Bowl VIII from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 1 at the First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 100 N. Franklin St., Danville.The cost is $6 per...
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