Power company workers and other emergency personnel spent the Independence Day holiday period making progress on cleanup from last week’s storm.
Ameren Illinois reports that virtually all of Danville has had its power restored. That is true in most all Vermilion County communities. As of Tuesday night the highest percentage of customers without power was 4.25 percent in Oakwood. Westville also had 3.6 percent powerless, and Ridge Farm had almost 3 percent.
The special debris collection continues this week in Danville. To have trees and limbs picked up, call Public works at 217-431-2288. You can also bring trees and limbs to the city yard waste site free. You must stop by Public Works first to get a ticket.