Danville
6 Illinois Prisons To Set Up Temporary Housing
Security is being undermined at Illinois’ prisons because of overcrowding and the need for space, a prison watchdog group said Thursday after state officials confirmed that six medium-security prisons would be using gymnasiums to temporarily house extra inmates.
Quinn Rains On Ill. House Gambling Parade
Offering up a direct challenge to a resistant Gov. Pat Quinn, the Illinois House resurrected a huge expansion of legalized gambling Wednesday that includes a land-based casino in Chicago, four more on riverboats and allowing ailing horse-racing tracks to add slot machines.
Emanuel Gathers 30 Illinois Mayors To Discuss Pension Reform
Mayor Rahm Emanuel rounded up mayors from 30 other cities in Illinois on Thursday to build support for pension changes they say are needed to keep Illinois municipalities out of bankruptcy.
Reggie Bush Heads To Danville, Ill. For Reality Show
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush will be spending the week about three hours south of Chicago.
Alzheimer’s Patient’s Family Seeks Miracle
An elderly couple from downstate Danville and their family are hoping for a Christmas miracle.



