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Gov. Pat Quinn says before he’ll take a look at a gambling bill, there must be movement on public pension reform. Nic G...
The 49th Annual Turtle Reunion and Races are comingin Danville. Mike Puhr, President of The Turtle Club, says the event will ...
Some GOP Illinois Senators are raising questions about the nomination of Dr. David Gill to become Assistant Director of the I...
State universities and community colleges reached an agreement with Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to assume...
The population of Danville would shrink by about 2,000 under a bill approved by the Illinois House of Representatives. The bi...
Two local Senators were on opposite sides when the Illinois Senate voted Thursday to approve a new pension reform measure for...
Downstate Illinois school districts had better get used to the idea that they – and not the state -- will be responsibl...
The Illinois Senate has passed a pension bill, with a vote mostly along party lines.The bill is the result of a compromise be...
Following a hearing Wednesday, the Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 to approve a bill that would allow Illinois resident...
By the end of today (Thursday), Illinois lawmakers may have two pension solutions to consider: one passed by each chamber. Th...
The big pension bill is on its way to the Illinois Senate.Answering a member’s question about whether this bill was the...
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is counting votes, and that’s not limited to the legislature. “I ...
As a leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® joins the natio...
The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging will conduct a Public Hearing in our area to inform older adults, persons with...
VA Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS) will be conducting focus groups with Veterans who receive care at the VA in Danville, ...
A Danville City Council committee has endorsed a proposal to offer an early retirement incentive to city employees. Mayor Sco...
The top Republican in the Illinois Senate is optimistic that pension reform will happen before the end of the legislative ses...
A group of Illinois Catholic priests and nuns arejoining the debate over comprehensive immigration reform.More than 200 pries...
Results of an ‘I Sing the Body Electric’ Survey show improvement in some areas among risky behaviors of Vermilion...
Gov. Pat Quinn believes support for same-sex marriage is growing in the House and is encouraged that it will pass.Quinn says ...
Bond has been set at $75,000 for a Georgetown man who faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a family me...
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says he supports marriage equality.Asked how he came to the decision to support same-sex marriag...
People who think there are no jobs in Vermilion County may be surprised by the results of a new survey of the county’s ...
Indiana‘s public pension funds are staying out of a budget debate over how much to set aside for unfunded pension liabi...
The U.S. Senate has passed a budget, but Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is unsure how much of it can become law.The Senate passed ...
In what some leaders are calling the biggest and toughest vote their members would take, the Illinois House agreed Thursday t...
Once lawmakers saw how little money is available after the pension bite, they’re awakening to the reality of the crisis...
The Illinois Senate acted on two pieces of pension restructuring legislation today (Wednesday). Butarea Senator Jason Barickm...
Winter is over (as of 6:02 a.m. today - Wednesday), and flu season is on the way out.It was a harsh flu season, says Dr. Lama...
A Rockville, Indiana man is facing charges of possession of child pornography after being arrested by Indiana State Police de...
A couple of pension ideas passed the Illinois House on Thursday (March 14th). One would increase the retirement age on a slid...
Things got intense during gun debates on the House floor; so much so that one representative started yelling and kicking.The ...
An Illinois Senate panel heard about the state’s financial condition from members of the administration as well as from...
A statewide coalition that supports expanding gambling says Senate Bill 1739 addresses Governor Pat Quinn’s concerns on...
The piecemeal approach to putting together pension legislation continues in the Illinois House.Representatives have given pre...
Some local legislators were disappointed with parts of Governor Pat Quinn’s budget message Wednesday. State Senator Mik...
Once again, lawmakers have run a gambling expansion bill through a committee, and this time, there’s concern about how ...
Gov. Pat Quinn spent much of his budget addressWednesday reprimanding lawmakers for their inaction on pension restructuring.T...
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will roll out a spending plan of $35.6 billion for the fiscal year that starts July 1.His spokesw...
Democratic members of Illinois’ congressional delegation say preserving Social Security and Medicare is on the top of t...
Yet another plan to fix the state’s public pension system has been proposed.The Illinois Policy Institute has unveiled ...
The 2013 Danville AMBUCS Home & Living Expo is this weekend at the David S. Palmer Arena. The event is a fundraiser that help...
States across the nation are adopting provisions of the Affordable Care Act, and Illinois may soon do the same. The Senate pa...
There was plenty for lawmakers not to like – in the proposals themselves, the tactics, or both – when they spent ...
As members of the Illinois House prepare for another all-day hearing today (Thursday) on pensions, a new pension proposal is ...
A Town Hall Meeting at Danville Area Community College last evening (Monday)focused on the safety net that is available to he...
This is audio for the Illinois Broadcasters Association's Silver Dome Awards.R-12 / Best Locally Produced PSAWDNL-FMTitle...
Gov. Pat Quinn will be in Springfield today (Wednesday) as lawmakers take aim at public pension reform.Quinn visits Springfie...
A Free Immigration Assistance Day is planned Saturday, February 23rd, at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville. Immigration a...
There’s no casino built – let alone approved – but State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) says a piece of t...
A series of public hearings begins this evening (Thursday, February 21st) on Danville Mass Transit'sproposal to increasef...
Illinois has received conditional federal approval for its plan to provide a health insurance marketplace where thousands of ...
On this Valentine’s Day, love is in that air, especially at the state Capitol. The Senate is expected to vote today (Th...
Investments made by The Teachers Retirement Systems grew 13.9 percent in 2012. Spokesman Dave Urbanek says this tells members...
The first big meeting in this new legislative session between unions and lawmakers didn’t produce much in the way of so...
Legislative leaders and elected officials are weighing in on the governor’s State of the State address.Senate President...
Illinois lawmakers who didn’t have a rendezvous with reality last year will have to have one this year, according to th...
State Representative Chad Hays (R-Catlin) says Governor Pat Quinn’s State of the State Address sounded more like a camp...
An Illinois Senate committeeTuesday afternoon approved same-sex marriage legislation, sending it to the Senate floor.The spon...
State Representative Chad Hays (R-Catlin) is pleased with his new committee assignments, calling them ‘’a perfect...
The Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board has scheduled a Town Hall meetingMonday eveningto discuss preventing school viol...
It appears Illinois lawmakers know the importance of public pension reform and they agree on a way to do it, the question now...
The VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville is hosting a program today (Friday, Feb. 1st) focusing on heart health for wome...
Former Gov. George Ryan is out of a Terre Haute, Ind. prison. Nic Gale has more.....After checking into a halfway house in Ch...
With Standard and Poor’s downgrading Illinois General Obligation bond rating to A- with a negative outlook, Gov. Pat Qu...
Illinois' has taken yet another hit thanks to its looming pension troubles. Standard & Poor's has dropped the state&#...
As part of his push for welfare reform in Illinois,State Representative Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth)wants welfare recipients as ...
The VA Illiana Health Care System is seeking to raise the awareness among area women that heart disease is their number one h...
Gov. Pat Quinn says the state must deal with public pension reform before it deals with any other issue. Nic Gale has more......
Governor Mike Pence is proposing one-percent funding increases for Indiana schools and a double-barreled tax cut for Hoosier ...
A new report puts a spotlight on poverty in Illinois, claiming one-third of the people in the state are in or near poverty. C...
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency says a ‘Power Blitz’ next week will provide energy assistance f...
With a new legislature in place, some lawmakers have hope there can be compromise on public pension reform. Nic Gale has more...
Illinois is one of 24 states that are now reporting higher than normal flu activity this season.Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, director...
Area legislators say they are ready to go to work following Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremonies. State Representative Ch...
There is a mix of disappointment and, believe it or not, relief among lawmakers in Springfield who are sizing up the last two...
Illegal immigrants in Illinois are close to being able to drive legally. The Illinois House Tuesday (Jan. 8th) passed a bill ...
The Illinois pension problems remain, with the General Assembly adjourning its two-year session Tuesday evening without calli...
Gov. Pat Quinn is making an 11th hour push to pass pension reform legislation. Ryan Hermes has more....Quinn wants lawmakers ...
A revamped proposal to tackle the state’s pension problems has been approved by an Illinois House committee.The proposa...
Gov. Pat Quinn says a hurdle has been removed in the quest for public pension reform.Quinn told a group of state legislators ...
Gov. Pat Quinn says the legislative lame duck session should be about pensions. A rotunda full of ralliers seems to agree. Th...
While a same-sex marriage bill passed an Illinois Senate committee along party lines, even one of the no voters says people h...
AsIllinois Senate returns to Springfield today (Wednesday, January 2nd), the public pension situation is still unresolved. Wh...
The Lame Duck session in Springfield will be short, but Gov. Pat Quinn says much can be accomplished.The Senate will be in se...
With the Connecticut school shootings coming just days after a court ruling that orders Illinois to pass a concealed-carry la...
Union members say they’ll up their contributions to public pension funds, if the state will quit opting out of its cont...
The Danville Salvation Army still needs help to meet its goal in this year’s Christmas Campaign. Captain Judy Lowder fe...
The Illinois state treasurer is pushing the Bright Start program, and urging account holders to make contributions before the...
The sponsors of same-sex marriage in Illinois say they’ll push for a vote in January. Saying they’re “withi...
Gov. Pat Quinn is demonstrating how paying the state’s pension obligation is taking money away from other things.Tuesda...
You’ll see it on TV – volunteers feeding turkey dinners to the homeless at Thanksgiving, then somebody dressed as...
This winter’s flu season is supposed to be a tough one. This is according to Dr. Lamar Hasbrouck, director of the Illin...
Governor Pat Quinn visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Thursdayto announce $4 million in Illinois ...
A group of 20 lawmakers, most of whom are House Democrats, is pushing a newly introduced pension reform plan. Ryan Hermes has...
Some lawmakers doubt there will be movement on pensions before the end of the year.Gov. Pat Quinn is hoping lawmakers will ta...
The Danville Human Relations Commission has scheduled a landlord/tenant workshop for this evening (Monday, December 3rd at th...
Danville AMBUCS will be doing some Christmas shopping this weekend getting ready for parties for children and adults with spe...
Danville AMBUCS will be hosting Christmas parties this weekend for area children and adults with special needs. The children&...
The chief sponsor of a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois will spend his weekend working the phones.State Rep...
The Danville Human Relations Commission has scheduled a landlord/tenant workshop for Monday, December 3rd. The session which ...
State Senator Mike Frerichs says lawmakers have a number of tough issues to face as they return for the fall veto session. Am...
AsBlack Friday arrives, Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer is hoping citizens will remember to do their Christmas shopping insid...
Some Danville City Council members are wondering how the Affordable Health Care Act of 2014 will impact insurance costs. City...
Some Danville City Council members are wondering how the Affordable Health Care Act of 2014 will impact insurance costs. City...
Candidates are lining up today to get their names on the ballot for the spring Danville City Council election. Seven of the f...
Local families who receive Health Alliance health care coverage through the State of Illinois will be able to keep their curr...
Vermilion County Sheriff’s Police and the County Coroner are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Wednesda...
Registrations are still being taken for Salvation Army Christmas food baskets, and the annual Toys for Tots program. Captain ...
The annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign kicks-off Friday in Danville. Captain Judy Lowder of the local Salvation Army s...
An alderman who lost his bid this weekfor a seat on the Vermilion County Board has decided to seek re-election to the Danvill...
The new Veterans Cash lottery ticket has been unveiled.Ahead of Veterans Day, the Illinois Lottery has unveiled the latest Ve...
President Obama delivered a blistering victory speech to a cheering crowd of supporters in Chicago this (Wednesday) morning a...
Mike Pence says he owes his victory in Indiana‘s governor‘s race in part to the record built by his predecessor. ...
The VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville will be hosting a special Veteran’s Day program this afternoon (Friday, N...
All Illinois lawmakers want to tackle public pension reform and a casino expansion plan, but how it gets done is a matter of ...
With Halloween here, members of the Danville City Council last night reviewed what some might call a ‘Nightmare on Main...
Hoosiers will choose from among three candidates to succeed Republican Governor Mitch Daniels. Republican Mike Pence is calli...
Should it be harder to increase pension benefits for government employees? It's an issue being decided in this election. ...
A new grant is helping provide transportation services for Veterans across central sections of Illinois. The VA Illiana Healt...
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency says energy assistance is still available for those who qualify. The agency...
It appears home and auto insurance rates are up across the board for Indiana residents. That‘s according to the Indepen...
Danville Area Community College hosts its 6th Annual Hispanic/Latino Fair on Saturday (October 20th). The DACC Hispanic Recru...
The Urbana campus of the University of Illinois will become smoke free late next year, Urbana Chancellor Phyllis Wise said We...
In an effort to promote inclusion and understanding on campus and in the community, the DACC Hispanic Recruitment and Retenti...
The state of Illinois is cutting off unemployment benefits … for jail inmates.The Department of Employment Security us...
A new report by the state Department of Employment Security says inmates in county jails and state prisons have collected aro...
When you hear about bullying, chances are your mind turns to kids and school. But a seminar taking place in Danville on Tuesd...
The Illinois Federation for Right to Life Political Action Committee has announced its endorsement of John Shimkus for the 15...
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agencycontinues itsPower Blitz on Wednesday (October 10th). The event at the David...
The state has secured a deal to sell the Thomson Correctional Center to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for $165 million. N...
A state panel has made a recommendation on which health insurance plan will set the benchmark for coverage plans on an insura...
The Vermilion County Health Department is encouraging local residents to get their flu shots this year. The Health Department...
Illinois appears to be losing ground demographically, comparing the 2010 census to that of 2000.“Between 18 and 44 year...
Gov. Pat Quinn says the best way to fight poverty is with jobs and a higher minimum wage.In response to the Census report sho...
It doesn’t look like pension reform will gain any traction with lawmakers until after the November election.Lawmakers l...
Two reports released Wednesday, one by the U.S. Census Bureau and the other by the Illinois Commission on the Elimination of ...
VA Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS)has programs this week to bring awareness to Suicide Prevention Month. VAIHCShas an inf...
State Senator Mike Frerichs expects pension reform to be a big issue in the fall General Assembly session. He told Vermilion ...
Some food pantries in central Illinois and Indiana are benefiting from a food drive conducted by employees of the VA Illiana ...
The warnings proved true, as Standard and Poor’sWednesday reduced Illinois’ bond rating from A+ to A.Gov. Pat Qui...
With lawmakers failing to act on pension reform and Gov. Pat Quinn vetoing gambling expansion legislation, can a compromise b...
A committee that has been considering the future of animal regulations is recommending that Danville and Vermilion County hav...
With the Tuesday deadline fast approaching for the Governor to act on a compromise gaming bill on his desk, State Representat...
Danville’s Finest and Bravest will be grabbing bats and ball gloves Saturday as they take on The Vet Sports Team at Dan...
Gov. Pat Quinn won't launch his so-called grassroots campaign on pension reform until the middle of next month.Lawmakers ...
The special session for the Illinois General Assembly failed to produce any progress on changing the state’s underfunde...
Danville Mass Transit will be seeing some improvements thanks to some competitive federal grant money. Danville Public Transp...
On the heels of the federal government announcing food prices will rise because of the drought, what can be done to help? An ...
A group of public employee unions in a coalition called “We Are One Illinois” is rejecting a bill that would rest...
As lawmakers prepare for a Special Session day this week, there’s still no indication that a deal has been reached amon...
Politicians cannot get away from parades. And Gov. Pat Quinn used the occasion of the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade Thu...
Gov. Pat Quinn is defending an Illinois State Police investigation over possible leaks of information from Tamms Correctional...
The Illinois Lottery is re-launching an instant ticket that helps support HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment.The redesigne...
Danville City Council members have approved new ward maps shifting over 2300 local residents into different wards. The change...
Enterprise zones will be around for another quarter-century.Gov. Pat Quinnhas signedlegislationthat re-authorizes enterprise ...
A new ward redistricting plan that will be considered by the Danville City Council Tuesday evening (Aug. 7th) would shift 2,3...
Ameren Illinois is donating an additional $500-thousand dollars to help low income customers pay their energy bill. The E...
As Illinois lawmakers prepare to return for a special session in August, one local legislator says solving the issue of pensi...
Gov. Pat Quinn has called a Special Session of the General Assembly on Aug 17. Nic Gale has more....Quinn is calling on membe...
A Community-Wide Health Fair will be taking place Saturday as part of the 40th Annual Dustbowl Basketball Tournament in Danvi...
Gov. Pat Quinn continues to push for a plan that would shift pension costs for teachers from the state to school districts. N...
Two vans have been donated by the Disabled American Veterans to the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville. The twelve and...
A new law aimed at raising Diabetes awareness proclaims every November 14 “Diabetes Awareness Day” in the state o...
The Danville Salvation Army will be closing its Thrift Store at the end of the month. Captain Judy Lowder says a recent meeti...
Indiana State Auditor Tim Berry says the state is pulling in some extra money, and spending less. That‘s giving the sta...
Some local agencies are teaming to help kids from low-income families get ready for the new school year. The Danville Salvati...
Low-income households that qualify will be able to get some extra help paying their summer cooling bills in Vermilion County....
A couple of Champaign-area lawmakers say the General Assembly and governor went too far in trying to fix the Medicaid system....
Teams of volunteers will spread out over Danville Tuesday evening (July 10th) in an attempt to count the homeless. The &lsquo...
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today (Tuesday) announced a new, interactive “Public ...
A new law aims at protecting young people from sex abuse and child abuse.In the wake of the child sex abuse scandal at Penn S...
As state lawmakers wait for word on whether they’ll be called back to Springfield before the scheduled late-November ve...
Governor Quinn Takes Budget ActionOffice of Governor Pat Quinn NEWSGovernor Pat Quinn today (Saturday)reduced the budget he ...
The Champaign-based Campaign for Better Health Care is celebrating after today’s (Thursday's)U.S. Supreme Court dec...
A ward redistricting plan being considered for the City of Danville would shift 2,363 residents into different wards. City Pl...
The Salvation Army continues to weigh the future of its Danville Thrift Store with hopes it will be able to stay open. Captai...
CRIS Healthy-Aging Center is working with more than 2,034 individuals who are losing their Illinois Cares RX Benefit effectiv...
More time is being asked for before a decision is made on pension reforms.Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont)...
Governor Pat Quinnhas signed a bill into law to help ensure that state of Illinois retirees will continue to receive access t...
Pension reform is on tap today (Thursday) as legislative leaders meet again with Gov. Pat Quinn.While all leaders agree pensi...
A ‘Lose the Training Wheels’ camp being held this week at Danville’s Palmer Arena is teaching disabled chil...
Governor Pat Quinnhas signed a new law that will protect postal workers and letter carriers by allowing judges to consider ha...
State Representative Chad Hays is praising the Medicaid reform bills signed by Governor Pat Quinn as ‘’historic&r...
Governor Pat Quinn has signed into law a package of reforms designed to rescue the state’s Medicaid system from the bri...
Legislative leaders are expected to meet toward the end of the month on pension reforms, and Gov. Pat Quinn isn’t backi...
The VA Illiana Health Care System is adding 39 positions to help beef up needs in its Central Illinois and West Central India...
About 3,000 law enforcement officers across the state are participating in the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois...
Danville Police responded to an attempted armed robbery Saturday afternoon at a local Dollar General Store. The incident occu...
Veterans won’t have to drive as far to receive federal healthcare if a proposal passes Congress.Congressman Aaron Schoc...
An outreach program from Provena United Samaritans Medical Center has won a national award.I Sing the Body Electric received ...
The Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket the memorial of Lance Corporal Joshua Witsman Sunday afternoon at Covington High ...
The Vermilion County Health Care medical clinic at 715 W. Fairchild in Danville has closed with little warning. The Champaign...
A gambling expansion bill which includes plans for a Danville casino has passed the Illinois House and Senate, and now it hea...
A gambling expansion bill which includes plans for five new casinos was approved by the Illinois Senate Executive Committee 9...
Now that Medicaid changes are out of the way, the Illinois House approved its budget. Justin Kabbes has more.....After workin...
There was a joker in the deck nobody was counting on. As word spread through the statehouse of the unpopularity of a plan to ...
The House and Senate have now passed a cigarette tax increase to help fill a gaping Medicaid budget hole, and the governor ha...
The House has introduced a proposal that makes major pension changes.State employees will have to choose between a lower cost...
Only three days remain in the Illinois legislature’s spring session. They should be busy, as lawmakers have not put all...
The state has distributed 13,716 payments totaling $8.8 million to Illinois child care providers.The action by State Comp...
The Illinois House has passed a cigarette tax hike that lawmakers say will help fill a gaping Medicaid hole.The dollar-per-pa...
Illinois mayors are saying the state should think twice before shifting the state’s pension problems to local governmen...
It’s now the middle of what the governor wanted to be an “epic week” on Medicaid changes, but so far his pr...
Lawmakers have less than two weeks before their scheduled adjournment, and the governor wants to make sure they’re on t...
Gov. Pat Quinn says he is going to sign the bill doing away with the controversial tuition waiver program, which has – ...
Reforms to Medicaid and the state pension system would ensure the continuation of the state’s capital plan, according t...
Hundreds of families descended on the Capitol today (Tuesday), rallying to keep their elderly or disabled loved ones at home....
Amendments being proposed for a bill in Springfield has Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer concerned. Illinois House Speaker Mic...
If the battle in Springfield over pensions and Medicaid gets hot, the governor says lawmakers will have to deal with it. Jim ...
Health-based art projects created by Vermilion County high school students are on display this month in Danville. The sculptu...
Mayors from across the state are jumping on the pension reform bandwagon. Nic Gale has more.....Some 30 mayors are expressing...
As lawmakers in Springfield abolish legislative scholarships and kick around an idea to expand gambling in Illinois, the gove...
Participants at a statewide conference on bullying and discrimination were told today (Tuesday) it is important to know how t...
The Illinois Municipal Human Relations Association, Inc. and Illinois Department of Human Rights are holding a statewide conf...
Plans have been announced for the 48th Annual Turtle Reunion and Races coming to Danville next month. The Turtle Club of Danv...
State help could be on the way for child care providers in Illinois who recently were put on notice to expect a delay in paym...
The state’s budget crisis is now hitting the bottom lines of some working parents and their child care providers.The st...
After a rash of bird and animal deaths in southern Vermilion County linked to toxic chemicals, health officials are urging pe...
The Illinois Senate approved two proposals today (Thursday): General Assembly scholarships are on the chopping block, and a t...
About 78,000 state government retirees could lose their free health care benefits under a measure headed to the full Illinois...
Illinois Senate leaders say they are finally ready to do away with a tuition giveaway program which has attracted attention f...
Danville City Council members have decided to have a new blue-ribbon committee study what to do about local animal control. T...
The Illinois Department of Transportation has released what it calls a robust approach to upgrading the state’s transpo...
A Danville City Alderman is calling on the City Council to terminate its contract with the Danville Humane Society. Alderman ...
Cutting Medicaid will have an impact on the Illinois economy, according to those who oppose cuts.Health care isn’t just...
The governor is pressing the case for a cigarette tax increase to save Medicaid. Jim Anderson has more....Gov. Pat Quinn prop...
ADesert StormVeteran from Arcolareceived a new AmTryke Wednesday (April 25th) from the Danville AMBUCS Chapter. Donna Carlton...
There’s a possible problem with the governor’s proposal for state workers’ pension reforms. Jim Anderson ha...
Republican leaders in the Illinois legislature found plenty to like in the pension restructuring proposal the governor rolled...
When the HIV epidemic took hold in the 1980s, HIV/AIDS was predominantly a white gay man’s disease. Today, that’s...
A large public employee union says the perceived “war on state workers” could be taking its toll, as many more ar...
Volunteers are being recognized for their service to Veterans at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville. New VA Direct...
A man facing federal charges in a 2007 triple Danville murder will not face the death penalty if he is convicted. Freddell &l...
As the governor shakes up his budget office, Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka says no matter how the governor’s budget off...
Congressman Tim Johnson says it is time to spend more time with his family. During an Urbana news conference this afternoon (...
The Vermilion County Health Department says we may never know what caused the deaths of some animals recently in Jamaica. But...
Some students from the Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville are hosting a discussion today (Wednesday, April 4th) on sexua...
Vermilion County is in poor health according to results of a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This is the third y...
Local officials are reviewing the data in the latest County Health Ranking study, which was released by the Robert Wood Johns...
Local officials are reviewing the data in the latest County Health Ranking study, which was released by the Robert Wood Johns...
Gov. Pat Quinn is joining those who oppose the construction of an immigrant detention center in Illinois. Nic Gale has more.....
The Vermilion County Health Department is completing work on a community needs assessment. A Community Stakeholders meeting i...
A leader of the Illinois House Revenue Committee used a visual aid to demonstrate the state’s dire financial situation ...
A group of students from Lakeview College of Nursing will participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month by hosting a speaker ...
The Illinois Senate president says it’s time for school districts to pay the employer’s share of teachers’ ...
Illinois Republicans have tried again to make voters show a photo ID before voting, and the proposal was once again shot down...
The Danville Public Housing Authority has embarked on a five-million dollar program to improve local public housing. Greg Hil...
The Indiana Attorney General‘s Officehas announced an almost $29 million fund for low income Indiana homeowners see...
The Vermilion County Coroner has ruled that the November 11th death of a 10-year-old Ridge Farm girl a suicide due to hanging...
The Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Centeris in Danvilletoday and Wednesday (March 6th and 7th) reaching out to Vet...
The Danville AMBUCS Home and Business Expo begins this evening and continues on Saturday. Hours at the David S. Palmer Arena ...
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency has announced low-income energy assistance will be offered for some area re...
Ameren Illinois is offering its customers some assistance in paying overdue power bills. From now until March 31st, eligible ...
The Vermilion County Health Department is completing a community needs assessment, and will hold a Community Stakeholder meet...
Black History Month is drawing to a close, and at Danville High School a special program is taking place on Tuesday (February...
Gov. Pat Quinn proposed an economical state budgetWednesday that partially addresses the state’s fiscal problems. Jim A...
Gov. Pat Quinn says he's prepared to cut the state budget back to levels Illinois hasn't seen in four years.Ahead of ...
Special Olympics in East Central Illinois will benefit from the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge set for noon on...
February is Black History Month, and some localevents are helping to celebrate the occasion. Danville Area Community College&...
‘The Bully Project’ is the name of a special presentation coming to Danville High School’s Dick Van Dyke Au...
Hospitalized Veterans at the V.A. Illiana Health Care System in Danville are being thanked this week for their service to our...
Vermilion County Clerk Lynn Foster says her office is extending hours for in-person absentee and early voting for the March 2...
Same-sex couples in Illinois could get married, under a bill which has been filed in the Illinois House. Illinois approved ci...
The governor is looking to cut $2 billion from the state’s Medicaid costs.A key to the state’s 2013 budget wi...
Danville School District 118 is looking at possible cuts in personnel for the next school year. Superintendent Mark Denman sa...
The governor’s State of the State address focused on a number of reforms and initiatives he would like to see. Nic Gale...
A new study finds Illinois spends more on its prison system than it budgets.Alex Degman has more....The New York based Vera I...
The American Lung Association ranked Illinois 32nd in the nation for anti-smoking laws.The Association gave the state a D for...
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says it is time lawmakers make some tough decisions, and realize changes need to be made in th...
A former Danville School District 118 educator and lifetime member of Crosspoint Human Services is being honored with a schol...
Volunteers will be fanning out over Danville next week trying to locate homeless people. The Salvation Army will provide blan...
The Vermilion County Health Department is seeking public input to identify and prioritize health issues that are impacting th...
The Danville Public Library Children’s Department is providing opportunities for children to participate in “No N...
On this one year anniversary of an Illinois tax hike, some area lawmakers say it has failed to improve the state’s budg...
Gov. Pat Quinn is putting together a think tank to look at ways to deal with the state’s failing pension system.On Mond...
Increased tax relief is on the way for working families in Illinois. A bill signed into law today (Tuesday) increases the Ear...
Some students at Garfield Elementary School in Danville were told Tuesday that they deserve to be leaders. Guest speaker Cary...
The sale of some rose bushes is going to help the Vermilion County Rape Crisis Center in Tilton. The Center wants to ‘K...
The governor today (Thursday) signed into law a measure that closes loopholes in the state’s pension system.The bill st...
Illinois’ Senate President wants to tackle the state’s largest financial burden, unfunded pension liabilities, du...
With the New Year, Illinois Department of Corrections inmates are contributing more to help pay down the state’s backlo...
After almost four years as Director of the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System and almost three decades in the Depart...
The Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation will be the beneficiary of a $164,000 check from the John L. Pruitt ...
As local food pantries help families during the Christmas holiday period, the pantries are getting some help themselves.The D...
Illinois has two new laws to help veterans. One of the laws allows those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan, and were honorabl...
Some local legislators expect efforts will continue to roll back the state’s corporate tax rate. State Representative C...
The Illinois House wants to roll back the state’s corporate tax increase, but there’s no serious talk of rolling ...
Despite concerns by the Illinois Department of Public Health about a whooping cough outbreak in the Chicago area, no new case...
With just ten days until Christmas, the Danville Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is entering the home stretch. Captain Judy Lo...
A stabbing at the Champaign train station this week is not a hate crime, according to the charges filed by the state’s ...
llinois’ two U.S. senators are at odds over an extension and expansion of the payroll tax cut for the middle class. Nic...
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer is defending his position opposing a planned new tax that would provide a dedicated revenue s...
If you have been out shopping lately, chances are you have heard the clang of Salvation Army Bells. The Christmas holiday sea...
It is payday for many area residents. And if you are planning to do some Christmas shopping this weekend, Vermilion Advantage...
A long-time member of the Danville City Council says it’s time for something new. Mike Puhr filed petitions Monday to r...
Danville School District 118 is inviting parents and community members to a presentation on bullying this evening (Thursday, ...
A State Representative from Chicago will serve as the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual Black Tie Affair in Danville. The lo...
Gov. Pat Quinn says he's "very optimistic" a budget deal can be worked out to keep seven state facilities he'd plan...
The tragic death of a 10-year-old Ridge Farm girl Friday evening has cast bullying into the spotlight in Vermilion County Sch...
A localsite that often helps others is now inneed of help, itself. The Danville Salvation Army is running dangerously low on...
Illinois House Republicans say the House speaker has a good idea in getting lawmakers involved in state workers’ salari...
A good government group says the conviction of a political power broker sends a warning to those looking to defraud taxpayers...
VA Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS) will present: Coping with grief and loss during the holidays. The program will be on W...
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer says he will be presenting City Council members a tax levy proposal at Tuesday evening’...
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer says he will be presenting City Council members a tax levy proposal at Tuesday evening’...
Lakeview College of Nursing students are requesting public support of their "Clothe and Care Campaign" in order to ...
State Senator Mike Frerichs says the fight over the State’s health insurance program is far from over. But the Illinois...
Danville Area Community College is hosting its 14th E.N.R.I.C.H. program today (Wednesday, Oct. 26th) for low-income families...
Gov. Pat Quinn hopes soon to resolve two problems with public pensions. Jim Anderson has more.... Problem No. 1 is individual...
The VA Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS)is remindingVeterans to stay healthy during this flu season. One step in the journe...
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency’s Head Start Program is hosting a Parent’s Resource Fair today ...
Illinois politicians are going to have to level with the public that hard times are ahead, a leading lawmaker says. Illinois ...
Republican leaders in Springfield are trying to start a discussion on rolling back income tax rates. Reforming the entire tax...
A new study warns Governor Pat Quinn’s plan to close two correctional facilities to help balance the budget could incre...
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agencyis conducting a ‘Power Blitz’ at the David S. Palmer Arenatoday,...
Did you know that one in every five adults has difficulty reading the newspaper, the instructions on a medicine bottle, or a ...
The Danville Public Library has scheduled some special events this month. Here is a run-down of information released by the l...
There's good news for state employees in our area who depend on Health Alliance for their health care coverage. Dave Dahl has...
The Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville is seeing a growing number of Post-9/11 Veterans seeking services...
The Illinois Department of Public Health says Provena United Samaritans Medical Center will be able to continue to serve Medi...
The Wounded Warriors Softball Team heads to Danville this weekend (on Aug. 27th)to play in the Annual Finest Vs. Bravest Soft...
Blog Posts
A local business that earned “Female Business Enterprise Certification” is the focus of this March Forth Moment.T...
Found this pardoy song on YouTube about the USA Women's Gymnastics team. Enjoy!
Danville native Jared Yates, who now goes by the name "Jariko,"stopped by the D102 Studio today to talk about his n...
It's all coming to an end after 5 years year of marriage. Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from Tom Cruise. It seems li...
Jack Wagner is a new dad! Heather Lockear's ex-fiance discovered earlier this month that he has a 23-year-old daughter who wa...
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