Danville Fire Department Now Hiring Probationary Firefighters
Application Period: May 01, 2024 – June 15, 2024
The Danville Fire Department is opening the application period for appointment to Probationary Fire Fighter with the City of Danville. We are looking for compassionate, hardworking individuals looking to carry out the mission of the fire
department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be between 20 and 35 years of age at the time of application; 21 to 40 years of age if employed as a
firefighter at time of application (certain conditions apply)
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
Applications may be picked up from Fire Department Headquatrters: 1111 N. Griffin Street, Danville, Illinois 61832 or
downloaded from the Cityofdanville.org website.
Applications are due by June 15, 2024.
CRIS Healthy-Aging currently has openings for clients needing screened for enrollment into the Community Care Program offered through the State of Illinois. To be eligible, clients must be 60 plus years old and in need of assistance to live independently in their own homes. The Community Care Program offers the following services to eligible clients: Home Aides, Medication Dispensers, Emergency Home Response Systems and Home Delivered Meals. Our professional Care Coordinators can come to your home and complete an assessment to see if you meet the eligibility requirements for these state funded services.
Please call CRIS today to schedule an appointment for your screening at 217-443-2999 and ask for Quinn or Kyle.
For more information about CRIS Healthy Aging please visit our website at CRISHealthyAging.org.
The Danville Fire Department battled a pair of fires on Saturday. Fire Chief Aaron Marcott says the First Incident was just after 1 p.m. at 1110 East Seminary Street. First arriving personnel reported a large amount of smoke coming from the roof of the building. Firefighters were told everyone was out of the building. While performing a search of the building firefighters did locate and remove two cats from the residence. The fire was determined to have started in a bedroom as a result of a malfunctioning power cord. The smoke detector was present and working. The estimated dollar loss is 45 thousand dollars.
The second incident was just before 3 p.m. A neighbor reported a possible house fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the residence at 851 E. Seminary Street. Firefighters located a fire in the kitchen area of the residence and brought the fire under control. The cause of the fire is undetermined and Under Investigation. A detector was present and working. The estimated dollar loss is 32 thousand dollars.
Westville, IL - The Nature Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin at Forest Glen Preserve, as well as the Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings at Kennekuk County Park, will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 1 - 4 pm.
Visitors to the Forest Glen Preserve Nature Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. The Pioneer Homestead Cabin takes visitors back in time to discover how early settlers lived in Vermilion County. Forest Glen Preserve is located at 20301 E. 900 North Road
Westville, IL 61883.
Danville, IL - The Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings of the Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, Bismarck Train Depot, Red Oak School, Old Time Print Shop, and the Mack and Son Barber Shop at Kennekuk County Park take people back to the time period of 1890's-1940's. To add to the nostalgia, the Redbud String Band will be performing at the Gazebo located in the Bunker Hill Historic Area. The Redbud String Band will play two sets, 1 pm and 2:30 pm, with a mixture of American old time, Celtic (Scots and Irish), Civil War era, and some early 20th century ragtime. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia with tours of the buildings and live music! Kennekuk County Park is located at 22296-A Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834
The Vermilion County Conservation District utilizes volunteers to staff these buildings. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lara Danzl, ldanzl@vccd.org, or 217-442-1691.
The City of Danville is working with neighborhood associations to make community improvements. Community Relations administrator Ashton Greer said a meeting of volunteers and city leaders was held Saturday to work together.
The meeting discussed subjects like clean-up, blight, fire safety, and working with police. Greer said the meeting will help develop new neighborhood associations and improve existing ones.
There are currently 10 neighborhood associations in Danville and city officials are hoping to develop more.
Greer said that working together on city problems and successes is what is needed in Danville.
Two local fire departments received grants from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. The 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program awarded a total of 4 million dollars to 165 fire departments and EMS providers across the state. The Hoopeston fire Department in Vermilion County and the Carroll Fire Protection District in Champaign County each got around 26 thousand dollars. The grants are to allow the opportunity to purchase small equipment that such agencies may otherwise not be able to purchase.
The comptroller for the City of Danville is resigning. Ashlyn Massey is leaving the post in August. She has been Comptroller for 4 and a half years. Her resignation note said she is moving to a new chapter in her life. She says she will remain in Vermilion County and will be actively involved in the city.
Massey said she will work with the next Comptroller and the Treasurer to ensure a smooth transition.
A local portion of Interstate 74 has been designated as the Senator Scott M. Bennett Memorial Highway. Elected officials, community members, as well as friends and family came together yesterday in Oakwood to honor the late Senator.
Senator Paul Faraci told the group that the Illinois Senate made the designation…
Mike Marron, who served in the legislature with Bennett, says designating that portion of the highway was appropriate, because Bennett spent a lot of time on it serving the people of Champaign and Vermilion Counties..
He said the late Senator represented people of all political persuasions and that kind of bipartisan effort is needed today.
Most people knew Bennett as a successful lawyer and senator. But his uncle rob Bennett says he will remember Scott Bennett as a family man. He said Scott was always helping the family.
Scott Bennett passed away in December 2022 leaving behind his wife of 20 years and their children.
The local unemployment rate is nearly unchanged from a year ago, according to a report from the Department of Employment Security. The March rate for Vermilion County is 5.7 percent, identical to that from a year ago. In Champaign County it is 4.3 per cent, a slight increase from 3.7 percent last year.
In the city of Danville the rate is 6.3 percent, compared to 6 percent last year. In Urbana it is 4.3 percent, where it was 3.6 percent in 2023. In the city of Champaign, it is 4.2 percent, an increase from 3.4 last year.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Wednesday presented Danville a substantial grant to help improve a city neighborhood. She said a check for 850 thousand dollars will help the Madison Neighborhood Revitalization Project.
The area to be developed is around the Carle at the Riverfront Medical Campus. Mayor Rickey Williams says the funds will be used for a variety of community improvements.
The Mayor and the Congresswoman both said this is just the beginning of work to improve the neighborhood.
Kelly said she has been working with the Mayor on getting special funding for the city.
Kelly says getting federal grants for local projects is important.
The Mayor and the Congresswoman both said this is just the beginning of work to improve the neighborhood.
State Senator Paul Faraci will join members of the community, elected officials, and family and friends of the late Senator Scott Bennett at a memorial naming portions of I-74 as the “Senator Scott M. Bennett Memorial Highway.”
Last spring, Faraci (D-Champaign) passed Senate Joint Resolution 32 designating I-74 from U.S. Route 45 in Champaign to the Indiana state line as the “Senator Scott M. Bennett Memorial Highway.” The Illinois Department of Transportation will place signs along the interstate in his honor.
WHO: State Senator Paul Faraci, Rob Bennett, Danville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Jeanie Cooke and Danville High School Student Council President Isaiah Easton
WHAT: I-74 dedication to the late Senator Scott Bennett
On April 15, 2024, Rahkeam Cammon (DOB: 10/13/1992), formerly of Danville,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2
felony, to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following his time in prison,
Cammon will serve a term of one year mandatory supervised release.
Judge Robert McIntire heard evidence that on September 10, 2023, Danville Police Department
was dispatched to a bar on Vermilion Street in Danville for a report of a man with a gun.
Danville Police responded and observed the suspect matching the description get into a car. An
officer approached the vehicle and the suspect drove away at a high rate of speed. Shortly after, a
vehicle crash was reported and police found the suspect vehicle at the scene of the accident.
Rahkeam Cammon was located nearby on foot and was positively identified as the driver of the
suspect vehicle. Police found the suspect’s gun inside the car.
State’s Attorney Lacy thanked the Danville Police Department for their quick response in this
case. She added, “My office will continue to work with police agencies to follow Illinois law to
remove guns from the hands of felons.”
DANVILLE CEREMONY TO HONOR THOSE WHO LOST LIVES ON THE JOB
Elected officials, union leaders to recognize 55 local residents on Sunday
For just the second time, Workers' Memorial Day ceremonies will take place in Danville on Sunday, honoring those who have lost their lives while on the job.
Hundreds of ceremonies will happen across the country, including one at 11am Sunday at a memorial outside Kruger-Coan Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams St., Danville.
State Sen. Paul Faraci is expected to join union leaders and other local officials in recognizing Workers' Memorial Day, which has taken place each year since the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect more than 50 years ago. While labor unions are leading the fight for greater workplace protections, the day honors all whose lives were lost on the job, regardless of whether they were union members.
The Danville memorial was built in 1993 and includes the names of 36 local union members and 19 other workers. Last year was the first ceremony there and organizers are asking for the public's help in identifying those whose names should be added for recognition in future years.
"We recognize the importance of honoring the memories of those who lost their lives while on the job," said Connie Ostrander, of the Vermillion County AFL-CIO. "We know there are more than just those whose names are on the memorial today. We hope their friends and family members will reach out to us and bring attention to their loved ones."
Those who would like someone's name added to the memorial should contact Ostrander at ostranderconnie40@gmail.com or 217-418-0944.
Danville City officials are optimistic that the new pool will open Memorial Day weekend like planned, but there is no guarantee.
Public Works director Dave Ruwe told the Public Services Committee on Tuesday that despite hard work by everyone there are still things to get done.
City officials also want to make sure the new employees working in the updated facility feel comfortable before the public enters. The pool is being completely rebuilt and includes special features like slides.
The pool will have an inspection from the Department of Public Health next week. The official name of the new pool is the Danville Aquatics Center at Garfield Park.
The committee did vote to approve prices for the pool. The daily pass will be 8 dollars, with those 3 and under free. Passes for non-profit patrons will be 4 dollars. There will be a punch card with 10 admissions for $70. There will be no pool party rates this year.
The committee approved an increase in towing and vehicle storing fees. The rates have not changed since 2009. These rates are only for work the two towing companies do for the city of Danville. It does not affect private towing jobs.
The committee’s actions will go before the full city council next month.
Smoke detectors save lives, and the Danville Fire Department would like to see more use of them. Danville Fire Chief Aaron Marcott told the Public Services Committee Tuesday that a recent fire death was in a residence with no smoke detector
A grant the department recently got will help them pay for some smoke detectors. Firefighters are hoping to have a big campaign this summer to make people more aware of smoke detectors and get more of them installed.
The discussion of fires brought up the subject of demolishing fire damaged buildings. Several aldermen expressed concern that such structures were not take down more quickly.
Mayor Rickey Williams says that an unsafe building can be taken down as firefighters battle a blaze. But if a house survives the fire, then the city must jump through complicated legal hoops.
Unfortunately, the legal battle can last years. Police and fire officials are currently investigating several recent suspicious fires.
The Fischer Theatre in Danville is moving away from selling tickets at the box office. Tickets will only be available online. Fischer officials say buying on-line is the preferred method, and is less expensive for the Fischer. All tickets for events can be purchased in advance on atthefischer.com or before the show at the theatre. The box office will always be open one hour prior to showtime for those who prefer to purchase tickets in person.
Downtown Danville Inc. proudly announces the award of an Interior Improvement Grant to
Hussmann Rogers Law, LLC, a dedicated member of the downtown community.
Hussmann Rogers Law, LLC, located at 48 N. Vermilion St., specializes in Family Law, Personal
Injury, and Juvenile Criminal Law. The $5000 grant, provided by Downtown Danville Inc.,
facilitated the installation of new flooring, enhancing the firm's workspace.
Liya Hussmann Rogers, owner operator of the firm and Secretary of Downtown Danville Inc. has
long been an advocate for small businesses in the area. Her commitment to downtown
revitalization and active involvement in community events exemplify the spirit of our
organization.
Annie Monyok, Executive Director of Downtown Danville Inc., emphasizes the inclusivity of our
grant program: “As a membership organization funded by a the Special Services Area Number
One tax, our mission is to empower our members to improve their properties. Our grants
match their investment, up to $5000, fostering partnerships like the one with Hussmann Rogers
Law, LLC.”
The mission of Downtown Danville Inc. is to drive sustainable growth in the heart of our city by
championing downtown businesses, funding targeted grants, creating opportunities for
collaboration, and implementing initiatives that enhance the appeal and economic prosperity of
the vibrant Downtown Danville community. The Downtown Danville Inc. Grant Program assists
businesses within the Special Service Area of downtown with the maintenance, upkeep, and
expansion of their downtown businesses.
For more information about Downtown Danville Inc. and its grant programs, please visit
www.downtowndanville.org.
Photo: left to right Vickie Smith (receptionist), Connie Hudison (bookkeeper), Kathy
Ramsay (office manager/secretary), Lindsay Starwalt (associate attorney), Liya
Hussmann Rogers (attorney/owner), Lori Cornell (secretary).
The Danville Symphony Orchestra (DSO) concludes its 2023-24 season and Music Director search May 4 th with “Beatles & Bach” in the Dick Van Dyke
Auditorium. On Saturday, May 4 th at 7:30 pm, Music Director Candidate, Maestro Matthew Sheppard, will return to the podium and lead the DSO through a program featuring classical works and pop hits. This concert will feature the works of J. S. Bach, Christopher Theofanidis, Leonard Bernstein, Alexander Arutiunian, Leroy Anderson, and the Beatles. Headlining the evening will be award-winning soloist and composer, trumpet master Brandon Ridenour, who, at the age 20, became the
youngest member of the famous Canadian Brass.
Following the concert, patrons are invited to a small reception in the lobby to meet the Maestro. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tickets are still available for the May 4 concert, with seats remaining on the main floor and balcony for $35 and $45. Students with a valid ID can buy tickets for $10.
Tickets may be purchased online at danvillesymphony.org, or by calling (217) 443-5300. Tickets are also available at the DSO office at 715 West Fairchild Street, Danville. Hours 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Danville Police Department and The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department will hold the annual Police Memorial Service at Sunset Memorial Park. It will be Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m.
The public is welcome to attend to show respect for our fallen officers, and support our current working officers from both departments. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. will read our fallen officers names with reflections from Reverend Frank McCullough. Honor Guards from both agencies will perform along with a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. Wreath presentations will be conducted by Sheriff Hartshorn and Chief Yates.
The construction of the new Garfield Park pool is moving along, so the City of Danville is set to establish admission rates for the upcoming season.
The Public Services committee will discuss the rates at its meeting Tuesday night. The proposal calls for an 8 dollar daily pass (per person) and a 4 dollar per person cost for non-profit organizations. There will be a punch card for 10 daily passes for $70.
The Municipal Pool has been completely refurbished and modified to include water slides. The plan is to open the pool for the first time around Memorial Day.
A 33 year old Danville man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Terry Carter pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Deliver. A news release from State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacey said the Vermilion County
Metropolitan Group uncovered that Terry Carter was dealing methamphetamine in Danville. Through a series of controlled buys, enough evidence was gathered to obtain a search warrant for Carter’s residence. During the execution of the search warrant, agents found Carter to be in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine, packaging materials and drug paraphernalia. During an interview with law enforcement, Carter admitted to selling methamphetamine.
The Danville Public Library is expanding its operating hours to better serve the community. Starting April 29, the library will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Friday & Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The library will be closed on Sundays.
Officials say this change reflects a commitment to providing more accessible and convenient service hours for patrons. For more information, please contact the Danville Public Library at (217) 477-5220.
Vermilion Advantage is presenting a public meeting at Danville Area Community College, Bremer Theater, Danville Illinois, at 9:00 AM on April 24 to discuss the Broadband Breakthrough Program. This program is designed to attract and obtain grant funding for reliable, speedy, affordable internet connections throughout the county.
Bill Coleman of the Benton Institute one of the central figures in the Breakthrough program will be present to answer questions and explain more about how the program benefits the county. The Breakthrough Program is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and Benton Institute and funded by entities such as the Soybean Association.
Mike Marron at Vermilion Advantage says quality internet is a must for our local economy to grow. It supports businesses as diverse as family farms to small town businesses like a newspaper. It is also critical for quality of life from education to entertainment to telemedicine opportunities. While many take being connected to the world for granted, it is not a tool every home and business has in the rural area of the county and even in some populous cities and villages. This program can be a game changer and real dollars are available when we partner with providers to find ways to meet the needs of our
community. Join us to hear the facts and some success stories to illustrate the potential we have if we put our minds to it!
Downtown Danville Inc., announces the award of an Interior Improvement Grant to Danville Light Opera.
Danville Light Opera was recently awarded $5000.00 of grant funding by Downtown Danville
Inc., to support the interior improvements of their building. DLO Musical Theatre began in
1956, making it the oldest musical theatre group in the area. Each year, this all-volunteer
community theatre presents three mainstage musical productions, as well as youth and teen
musicals every summer. The interior grant was used to improve electrical wiring in their space
and to make upgrades to their rehearsal space.
The DLO Musical Theatre’s “Backstage” location is at 141 N Walnut and is the organization’s
home for rehearsals, auditions, administration, set construction, and storage. DLO Musical
Theatre presents Godspell on April 18, 19 & 20, 2024 at 7:30pm and April 21, 2024, at 2:30pm
at the Danville Masonic Temple (109 W. North Street). DLO’s Summer Youth Shows are Finding
Nemo Jr. and Pippin. Details for all DLO productions can be found on their website:
https://www.dlomusicaltheatre.com/.
The Executive Director of Downtown Danville Inc., Annie Monyok, says that DLO Musical
Theatre is a deserving recipient of the grant. “DLO Musical Theatre is a volunteer led
organization that makes experiencing and participating in musical theatre accessible to our
community. Downtown Danville Inc. is thrilled to have the opportunity to support DLO.”
Monyok continues; “As Downtown is a growing hub for the arts, we’re pleased to see DLO
investing in their facility as they are a welcoming space and home to so many artists in our
community. We hope to only grow our support of the arts in Downtown Danville!”
The mission of Downtown Danville Inc. is to drive sustainable growth in the heart of our city by
championing downtown businesses, funding targeted grants, creating opportunities for
collaboration, and implementing initiatives that enhance the appeal and economic prosperity of
the vibrant Downtown Danville community. The Downtown Danville Inc. Grant Program assists
businesses within the Special Service Area of downtown with the maintenance, upkeep, and
expansion of their downtown businesses.
The winner of this year’s Martin Luther King Scholarship read his winning essay to the Danville City Council on Tuesday. DHS Senior Davari Boyd said that Black children are disproportionately labeled as having learning problems. He was one of those kids; but with the support of his mother and himself, he was able to succeed.
Boyd has been accepted at Eastern Illinois University and Indiana State University. He hopes to get a degree in Criminology and become a Danville police officer. Police Chief Christopher Yates said he is already working to support Boyd.
“For decades, the burden has fallen squarely on the shoulders of sworn officers to solve a myriad of problems in the community. Some of those problems are not crime-related. Some of those problems are a result of the reduction of funding in other areas of our society and government."
"The perceived weapon was actually a plastic toy gun," CPD Deputy Chief Geoff Coon said. "The assessment of the Champaign Police Department is that the school was never in danger."
In calling off Wednesday’s meeting, board President Gianina Baker expressed frustration with Amy Armstrong and Betsy Holder, calling their actions “adventurist” and in violation of the board’s code of conduct.
Danville police spotted a stolen Volkswagen Monday afternoon that refused to stop for officers until it later struck another car at Main Street and Brewer Road, leading to the arrest of the alleged driver Stephen D. Reed, 29.
You can’t beat the togetherness of working side by side, being out in the sunshine, learning what life has to teach for raising a family. That’s why the Decker family says growing up and living on the farm is the best way.
CIMG previously announced in February that it had reached a deal with Neuhoff Communications to acquire three stations in Danville and five in Decatur.
The stars will be out Wednesday night at Riggs Beer in Urbana, site of the CU Schools Foundation’s annual Spring Fling. To be honored: nine teachers as Shining Stars and nine staffers/paraprofessionals as Super Stars.
As protestors calling for the UI to divest from all ties to Israel continued their third day of camping on the Main Quad, around 100 students and community members with ties to Jewish organizations celebrated their heritage by the Alma Mater statue.
"This Court's review is necessary to prevent entities that perform only incidental amounts of charity from shifting their tax obligations onto local residents and businesses."
In exchange for the negotiated plea, the state dropped one charge of domestic battery and another charge that accused Nathanial J. Bascomb, 40, of being an armed habitual criminal.
A psychiatrist's evaluation has opened the possibility that Fidele G. Tshimanga, 25, will be found not guilty by reason of insanity for the alleged murder of Brandon Hardway in February. A state prosecutor requested a second opinion.
Cracking U.S. News & World Report's top 175 in Illinois: Mahomet-Seymour, GCMS, Champaign Central, Monticello, Unity, St. Joseph-Ogden, Heritage and Centennial.
Whether he wants the job or not — and Gary Lewis most certainly does not, he made clear in a recent letter to what’s left of the Champaign school board — the job of picking the first of two new members in Unit 4 appears headed to the desk of the regional superintendent.
The area's top five: DeLand-Weldon High School ($24,253), Danville High School ($22,655), Unity East Elementary ($22,330), Danville Southwest Elementary ($20,660) and Ludlow Elementary ($20,582).
He can’t say for sure which relative made off with the Cobra 38 Derringer pistol he kept at his mom’s south Danville home but a man provides sheriff’s deputies with three chief suspects: his sister, his nephew and his great-nephew.
"In 30 years as a teacher in the district and as a parent with two children in Unit 4 schools, I never witnessed the level of chaotic behavior that I have in the last few months," Minnie Pearson writes.
NOMINATIONS OPEN: Central Illinois Business Magazine’s 17th Forty Under 40 class will be celebrated this fall at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign.
"When you visit the 200 block of North Market Street, take time to look more carefully at these buildings and the sidewalks in front of them. Think about how the many generations before you made use of and enjoyed these places. You won’t see this kind of setting much of anywhere else locally," write PACA's Tom Garza, Susan Appel and Phyllis Williams.
This week's panel: Deron Williams, Don Freeman, Eddie Johnson, Glynn Blackwell, Jerry Colangelo, Tal Brody, Chris Gandy, Nnanna Egwu, T.J. Wheeler, Deon Thomas, Damir Krupalija, Bruce Douglas, Bill Small, Lowell Hamilton, George Montgomery, Sam McLaurin, Jack Ingram, Brooks Taylor, Neil Bresnahan, Rob Judson, Nate Mast and Jim Dawson.
Lena has accompanied the Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service at events such as parades, funerals, orchard rides, proms, quinceañeras, and, in one case, a woman's 100th birthday party.
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