Tag: Danville

Here’s where to find tree-lighting ceremonies around central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN — As the holiday season approaches, many towns and cities are gearing up for their annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies. From Danville to Charleston, there are plenty of events to choose from. Here are some of the upcoming events: Danville’s Lighting of the Old Oak Tree: The Danville Girls Chorus, the San Ramon Valley High

Danville’s proposed abortion clinic is attacked for a second time

DANVILLE — A proposed abortion clinic in Danville has been attacked — again.  On May 20, an Illinois man drove his car into the clinic and has been charged with attempted arson by federal authorities. Abortion is still legal in the state. “Attacks like this are designed to intimidate and terrorize us out of providing

Danville breaks tradition and holds its very first LGBTQ pride event

DANVILLE — The newly minted Vermillion County Pride Coalition held its very first event on Saturday, June 3. A DJ, crafts, vendors, food, and much more filled Temple Plaza in downtown Danville for the first VC Pride Fest. The president of the VC Pride Coalition, Caylynne Dobbles, said that there was a need for some

Danville could soon have an abortion provider, but opponents are pushing back

DANVILLE – Abortion rights opponents are pushing back against a proposed clinic in the Vermilion County city.  It’s been decades since Danville had an abortion provider, Deb Brinegar, a Danville resident, said. She argues that should not changed.  “Abortion disappeared from our community about 30 years ago,” Brinegar said. “So this is really heartbreaking that it’s

Marron seeks state funding for Savoy, Rantoul & Danville infrastructure projects

State Representative Mike Marron is one of many Republicans critical of Governor J-B Pritzker’s ambitious budget proposals to add new state spending for education, childcare, and anti-poverty efforts. But the Vermilion County lawmaker is still working to make sure state funding for infrastructure projects reaches his 104th House district. Marron announced three bills for three

Plans for a new cannabis dispensary in Danville go up in smoke

CHAMPAIGN – Danville has no plans to welcome a third cannabis dispensary anytime soon.   The Danville City Council on Tuesday denied a special-use zoning permit to open a new dispensary in the Lynch Road corridor.   That vote came after the decision to amend the city’s zoning ordinance to allow one or more cannabis