Category Archives: News

Hazardous Field Fires Amidst Dry Conditions Causes Danger Concerns
As the harvest season progresses this year, fire hazards are increasingly a concern. The University of Illinois Extension reported that "An extremely dry end to summer and start to fall has intensifie...
Chad Baker Oct 07, 2025 robert_g / Depositphotos.com

Illinois Campaign to Help Students with College and Financial Aid Apps
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announces its 10th annual College Changes Everything (CCE) Campaign, which runs from Labor Day through Thanksgiving. During the campaign, ISAC partner...
Andrew Dudich Oct 03, 2025 cherriesjd / Depositphotos.com

ICE Harrasses Reporters and Civilians During Chicago Raid
By BEN SZALINSKI & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois report that The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to send 100 military troops to Chicago, according to Gov. JB Pritzker, who assaile...
Andrew Dudich Sep 30, 2025 Frank-Peters / Depositphotos.com

Danville Public Library Welcomes New Director
The Danville Public Library is excited to announce the hiring of Christopher Leggins as its new Library Director. Leggins, 30, brings a strong commitment to community engagement and a fresh vision for...
Andrew Dudich Sep 30, 2025

Bicyclist Deceased After Vehicle Collision
On September 28, 2025 around 4:11 pm, Danville Police responded to a report of a motorized bicycle versus vehicle traffic crash in the area of Harmon Street and Voorhees Street. Upon arrival, officers...
Andrew Dudich Sep 30, 2025

Illinois Can Connect You to Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits
The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that $19.6 million was returned to consumers this year from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities, thanks to the Life Policy Loc...
Andrew Dudich Sep 29, 2025 Olivier26 / Depositphotos.com

Whaling Announces Run for Vermilion Co Treasurer
A new candidate has announced that they are running for Vermilion County Treasurer next election, Jason Whaling of Oakwood. According to Whaling, he plans to modernize how Vermilion County manages its...
Andrew Dudich Sep 29, 2025

Invenergy Wind Project Advances to County Board
The Executive and Legislative Committee met Thursday night and advanced several items for a full vote at the October County Board Meeting. The Committee approved the Rankin-Hoopeston area Invenergy Mu...
Andrew Dudich Sep 26, 2025

Darren Bailey Officially Begins Second Gubernatorial Campaign
Former Republican state senator Darren Bailey officially kicked off his second campaign for Illinois governor today. Capitol News Illinois reports Bailey picked Cook County Republican Chairman Aaron D...
Andrew Dudich Sep 26, 2025

Man Injured in East End Shooting
On 09/25 around 4:45 a.m., Danville Police (DPD) responded to a residence in the 400 block of Beard St. in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old male with an appa...
Andrew Dudich Sep 26, 2025 Alex_Schmidt / Depositphotos.com