In Central Illinois, community care takes many forms — from an 82-year-old veteran selling collard greens in Rantoul to young leaders organizing against gun violence in Danville. How are these local voices defining what it means to support and strengthen their communities today?
The event, called “Voices for Change”, will take place on Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. at the Laura Lee Fellowship House.
The Fischer Theatre, which was reopened in 2019 following renovations, has undergone organizational changes to keep the historic building operating amid financial struggles.
Westville native John Hart is now officially the head of District 118. He has been with the district for over 20 years.
Vermilion County Pride Coalition will host its third annual Pride celebration at Ellsworth Park in Danville on Saturday, June 7. Founding members of the organization reflect on what it means to them to finally be able to have pride where they grew up.
With the demolition of Bresee Tower, the city is losing a symbol of its past prosperity, while gaining a site that could be a part of its future growth.
The city of Danville hosted its annual “Danville’s Got Talent” show at the Fischer Theater Friday night, showcasing a variety of talents and genres. Fifteen local performers competed in youth and adult divisions for cash prizes.
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead at his home. He was 95. Hackman starred in “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and dozens of other films. He was known for his studied portraits of reluctant heroes and conniving villains and won two Academy Awards.
The school board voted unanimously to put Geddis on paid administrative leave, which would block Geddis’ access to work laptop, phone and key fob.
The Danville Election Commission voted to keep city council candidate Jaleel Jones on the April 1st ballot, in a repeat of the group’s decision in December.
Danville community celebrates MLK Day as Donald Trump officially becomes president two hours earlier.
Two young men from Danville were featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025.
A popular talent show is returning to Danville next year.
DANVILLE — People in prison can vote in Vermont, Maine and Washington, D.C. It’s a right that one incarcerated Illinois man would like to have. “The incarcerated community is probably the largest group of people who have the most skin in the game, yet we’re not acknowledged as stakeholders,” Raúl Dorado said. About 29,000 people are
DANVILLE – The City of Danville has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program. This grant will be used in launching a new program, Community Roots: Danville’s Urban Reforestation and Revitalization Plan. “This initiative is designed to enhance tree canopy