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Williams Selected New Acting Danville Mayor

A veteran member of the Danville City Council has been selected as the city's new acting mayor. Rickey Williams Junior will take over the mayor's duties on November 6^th when current Mayor Scott Eisenhauer resigns. Williams was selected in a two-and-a-half hour long meeting of council members behind closed doors last night, and says he feels incredibly humbled…

Thirteen aldermen voted to approve William's selection with Alderman Mike Puhr voting 'present'. And Williams had a message for Danville residents last night…

[In the photo, Williams (on left) is congratulated by Ed Butler, President of the Danville Branch of the NAACP.]

Williams also says he intends to run for the mayor's job in the next city election. He also intends to split his time working the Mayor's job and keeping his position as head of the Project Success after school program….

Williams has served on the Danville City Council for nine years.

Kiwanis Pancake Day Supports Youth Programs

Members of Danville's three Kiwanis Clubs are hosting the 68th Annual Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Day on Thursday, October 18th. Continuous serving at the David S. Palmer Arena will run from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. And by the time the last pancake is flipped the Kiwanis clubs are expected to serve over 4,000 guests.…

Legionnaires Disease Found in Champaign County

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports that six Illinois residents from Champaign County have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease since September 15, 2018. Additional information about the residents, including their medical condition, is not available. Several locations are being investigated, including the First Christian Church, where patients may have participated in wedding activities.…

Mayor Eisenhauer Gets Special ‘Thank-You’

Outgoing Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer received a special thank-you from American Legion Post 210 as he presided over his last city council meeting last night…. The American Legion presented the Mayor a plaque thanking him for his years of service. [ Note: You can click on the photo to enlarge it.] During the meeting, Mayor Eisenhauer…

State’s Attorney: Human Trafficking Can Happen Anywhere

A symposium being held in Danville Wednesday is focusing on stopping human trafficking. The Vermilion County Rape Crisis Center is hosting the event at the Second Church of Christ. Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy says although most people do not think about it…human trafficking can happen anywhere… The forum is designed to improve the…

State Police Results Released for Local Crackdown

Illinois State Police have announced results of a Nighttime Enforcement patrol conducted Friday night, October 12th, in Vermilion County. District 10 State Police Commander, Captain Louis Kink, says the patrols focus on impaired driving and occupant restraint violations. There were no arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol in Vermilion County during Friday night's…

Spotlight on Vermilion County Clerk’s Race

Election Day is just three weeks away, and this is one of the stories we are running to help you get to know the candidates and issues: The woman who has been serving as Vermilion County Clerk says she has made great strides in her office. But Cathy Jenkins says there is more work to…

Ameren Hitting Streets to Warn About Scams

Some Ameren employees are getting ready to hit the streets in the Danville area to warn businesses about scams. Ameren employees plan to visit 20 to 30 area businesses on Wednesday, October 17th, to discuss the common red flags and warning signs of a scam. The most common utility scam scenario involves a person who…

Sessions Scheduled to Help Local Job-Seekers

Some more sessions are scheduled this month and next to help area residents needing a job. On Wednesday, October 24th and Wednesday, November 7th, Vermilion County Works will be at the DACC Higher Learning Center in Hoopeston from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. Vermilion County Works can pay for your training and supportive services, such as…

Mystery of Missing Signs Partially Resolved

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of some political signs in Danville has been partially resolved. Danville Senior Planner Tyson Terhune says if signs are placed in the city right-of-way they will be removed because they violate city ordinances. Although that might explain what has happened to some signs, others may have been taken by somebody…