Danville News

DANVILLE – Danville resident Willie Woods withdrew $700 from his First National Bank of Danville-Westville savings account on Thursday morning to pay some bills.

Community bank failures are accelerating and some experts believe as many as 100 may go under this year, the most in 16 years.

Six Illinois banks and one bank in Texas were shuttered Thursday as government regulators proposed new rules for private equity firms seeking to take over failed banks.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Monday: Battery and disorderly conduct in the 1700 block of Crestview Avenue.

The Danville Public School Foundation announced a generous donation Thursday from a local philanthropist.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Sunday: Property damage in the 600 block of Kimball Street.

The following educators retired from Liberty Elementary School this year. This story is one in a series the Commercial-News will publish recognizing those who have been with Danville District 118 for 20 years or more.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Tuesday: Possession of cannabis in the 1200 block of Garden Drive.

A St. Louis County jury will not hear about two pending Illinois murder charges against Gregory Bowman when they consider this fall whether he killed a 16-year-old girl from Brentwood in 1977.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Sunday: Vehicle window damaged in the 1200 block of Garden Drive.

Increased communication, qualified contractors working on projects, proper permitting and sharing ideas are just some of the goals of two commissions aldermen will consider establishing.

Nearly 11 years after planning began and three years after construction started, the 14th Street overpass in Tilton is near completion.

Several homes will get a fresh look this weekend as part of HALO's Painting Blitz.

DANVILLE – South View Middle School students met and exceeded state learning standards in reading last year, according to preliminary Illinois Standards Achievement Test data released by Danville schools officials on Monday.

It helps to have a big imagination as a child in an art class. "Art is a wide open field - as far as your imagination," said art teacher Eileen Dunavan.

DANVILLE – The president and chief executive officer of First National Bank of Danville has assured the bank's customers that their money in deposit accounts is safely insured by the federal government and that the bank's core business earnings continue to be solid.

Retired firefighter Hank Shouse's efforts to see fair pension treatment for himself, his brother Jack and another comrade saw one small step forward as a bill awaits Gov.

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy. The knowledge most people have of D-Day comes from films such as "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Longest Day." How do these films rate when it comes to historical accuracy? "It's not exactly like it is," said Marvin Dossey of Danville, "but they're close." Dossey should know.

For Bob Richard, a lot of firsts can be connected - both personally and professionally - with his work as a Danville police officer.

A bill that could bring this East Central Illinois town millions is on hold. The Illinois House must wait until October, or a special summer session, to act on a bill that would give Danville a casino.