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Robert E. Jones (born c. 1938) was mayor of Danville Illinois for 16 years from September 1987 to May 2003 when he did not seek re-election. The Robert E. Jones Municipal Building at 17 West Main Street in Danville is named to honor him. Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich declared May 6 2003 his retirement as Robert E. Jones Day.[1] He was succeeded by Mayor Scott Eisenhauer.He graduated from Danville High School in 1956.