Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Legislation to Rein in OSHA Overreach
"Burdensome government regulations will prolong the stagnation of our economy, and force employers to spend more money to ensure that they are compliant with unnecessary laws."
May 16, 2024
DACC to Confer Degrees at 2024 Commencement Exercises
The College will recognize two Franklin University graduates who have completed Bachelor's degrees through DACC's 3 + 1 partnership with Franklin. Jasmine Brown will receive a Bachelor of Science in S...
May 16, 2024
Treasurer Frerichs Thanks Lawmakers for Passing Bill Allowing Leftover College Savings Funds To Be Used for Retirement
The House passed SB3133 by a vote of 109-0 and the Senate 59-0. Sen. Steve Stadelman was the chief Senate sponsor. Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock was the chief House sponsor.
May 16, 2024
Faraci's Measure to Extend Utility Assistance Program Passes Senate
"If we want to help keep people in their homes, especially those on a fixed income, this is the right thing to do," said Faraci (D-Champaign). "The extension of this program is an inves...
May 16, 2024
Operation Honor Guard "Day of Giving" Announces 2024 Total of $140,940
2024 Day of Giving total announced at $140,940.
May 16, 2024
Village Mall Auction: Two of Three Entities Sold, Parties Not Released; Major Portion Bid Did Not Reach Reserve Amount
Although there was a Part 1 final bid of $3.75 Million, the reserve amount wasn't met, so it did not sell (yet). With taxes & fees, the price would've been close to $4 Million.
May 16, 2024
Hannagan Family Completes Sale of Gordyville USA
The lights have gone off for the last time at Gordyville as a Hannagan family-owned center. It now enters a new era.
May 15, 2024
Operation Honor Guard "Day of Giving" Continues to Bring Out the People; and the Donations
Sunset Funeral Home Chief Marketing Officer Ethan Darby, whose father Rich started the whole movement 11 years ago to give area Honor Guard units the best in uniforms, says he is more amazed by the tu...
May 15, 2024
Return of District 118 First Grade Math Challenge Brings in Some Guest Schools; More Planned in Future
Angela Wilson from the District 118 Math Curriculum Department said it was great to have some guest schools competing, and they're looking to have more in the future.
May 15, 2024
Mosaic City Church Hosting Saturday Evening May 18th Program at Danville Family YMCA
Northern Seminary Professor Dr. Ingrid Faro will give a seminar about her recently published book "Demystifying Evil" this Saturday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Danville Family YMCA
May 15, 2024