The Commercial-News, Danville, IL Local News

The very best gift

2012-02-14T23:18:25-06:00

Lennell Dumas of Danville sorted through the stack of Valentine’s Day cards on his lap, a smile spreading across his face. “This is more than when I went to school,” he said jokingly.

Group restricts Jackson parking

2012-02-14T23:14:13-06:00

Only one resident voiced concerns about prohibiting parking on Jackson Street, but aldermen said they’ve also received phone calls from other concerned residents and from parents who pick up children at Edison Elementary and North Ridge Middle schools.

County delays vote on farm

2012-02-14T23:11:46-06:00

The decision to approve the permit for the second wind farm in Vermilion County was put on hold at Tuesday’s Vermilion County Board meeting.

Final report delayed on Vermilion Manor

2012-02-14T23:10:00-06:00

No immediate decisions will be coming in regard to the future of Vermilion Manor Nursing Home.

Middle school students work to battle bullying

2012-02-14T23:07:48-06:00

North Ridge Middle School seventh-grader Kevin Mallady promises that Thursday night’s performance of The Bully Project will be anything but “cheesy.”

Oakwood sets up TIF registry

2012-02-14T21:42:30-06:00

Village trustees continued their drive Monday to create a second tax increment financing district.

Veedersburg considers another grant to improve downtown

2012-02-14T21:35:29-06:00

Town council members heard Tuesday from Anita Carpenter about the Main Street revitalization grant to improve a section or block of infrastructure.

Justin Bieber makes dream come true for child with brain tumor

2012-02-14T15:55:36-06:00

In August, Avalanna Routh "married" teen singing sensation Justin Bieber. This week, she finally got to meet her husband.

Viral video: Olympic swimmer wins gold, then proposes

2012-02-14T13:57:57-06:00

How do you top the euphoria of winning a gold medal in a swim meet? Propose to your girlfriend, of course.

Class organizes fundraiser

2012-02-14T13:15:00-06:00