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Ogden Festival to take place Saturday
Kelly Cooper wants residents of Ogden to know that their town’s festival is bigger and better than ever. “I would hope that people would expect to have a fun filled day and enjoy their time in our little town,” Cooper said. The event will take place Saturday from...
Tenants Upset with Living Conditions Approach Danville City Council; Request Town Hall Meeting
ABOVE: Danville renter Sabina Therenciel, who lives on North Harmon Street, addresses Danville City Council about very poor conditions in Danville rental properties. Amidst a very crowded Danville City Council agenda on Tuesday (Aug 20th) evening, one of the longest segments involved testimonials from Danville renters about alleged deplorable conditions in Danville rental properties, and landlords that allow this to happen. Sabina Therenciel of North Harmon Street, who brought packets of thousand of dead flies, bugs, and roaches from her apartment; said she was speaking for everyone when she addressed the City Council, and asked for a Town Hall meeting. She implied that at a later time in the evening, convenient for more people, potentially hundreds could show up.
Danville Dispute: Mayor, DACC President at Odds
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. presented a 2,089-word letter with his allegations against President Stephen Nacco to DACC’s board of trustees meeting. To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a...
City of Danville buys old National Bank, plans to move city hall there
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is making strides in addressing its downtown area by buying the old National Bank building. Danville City Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase at their meeting Tuesday night. The City said the decision aligns with the plans for downtown redevelopment. It also involves moving City Hall […]
Westville Area Fire Protection District Wins Federal Grant
The Westville Area Fire Protection District is receiving nearly $200-thousand dollars in the form of a federal grant. Bill Pickett has more…. Fire Chief Mark Ames says the money will be used to purchase twenty-three new air packs…. {AUDIO: “Without this equipment we wouldn’t be able to affect a...
Danville seeks input on grant application
The City of Danville is applying for a Transportation Enhancement Program grant proposing improvements to the Bike/Pedestrian path along the N bowman Ave from Crestview to Voorhees and along the E Voorhees corridor from Bowman to Michigan Ave. This funding will help create a contiguous multi-use path for pedestrians along this corridor. If anyone has been on this corridor, there is a visible frequent foot and bike traffic, and these proposed improvements will help create a safe path for those. These improvements will also promote walking/biking for people working /living along the corridor. We are conducting surveys, and a public meeting to get as much public input as possible.
County Board Committee Tables Intergovernmental Agreement on Bresee Tower – Annex Building; Seeking More Information
An intergovernmental agreement between the City of Danville and Vermilion County, for the joint tear down of Danville’s Bresee Tower and the county’s old Court Annex building, has been tabled by a County Board committee. During their Thursday evening (Aug 22nd) meeting, the Executive and Legislation Committee unanimously...
One Month after Big Jump, County Unemployment Numbers Increase for Third Consecutive Month
It was one month ago that Vermilion County and Danville unemployment numbers both saw a significant jump, for May to June; as those who had lost jobs when Danville’s Quaker Oats plant closed were placed into the equation, since their payroll had been extended through June 8th. Now, with...
2024 Job growth up in Champaign from 2023
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen significant changes across various Illinois metropolitan areas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), nine metro areas recorded job growth, three areas experienced a decline, and two regions remained unchanged by July 2024.
The Fascinating War Museum In Illinois That You May Have Never Heard Of
In the heart of Danville, Illinois, stands a hidden gem that many people have never heard of but is well worth a visit—the Vermilion County War Museum. Housed in a historic building that was once the Danville Public Library, this fascinating museum is a tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the United States military.
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