Business
Duke Energy Breaks Ground on Cayuga Energy Complex
Duke Energy has ceremonially broken ground on its new project that will modernize and expand power generation at the existing Cayuga power plant in Vermillion County, Indiana. [The following is a news release from Duke Energy:] About the project Duke Energy is building two highly efficient, combined cycle natural gas t...
May 15, 2026
County Board Approves New Salary Packages
The Vermilion County Board has reached new contract agreements with five of the seven bargaining units representing county employees. Bill Pickett has the story... County Board Chairman Steve Miller says the county does not want to lose good employees. He noted there are a number of long-term employees and said there ...
May 13, 2026
Improvement Plans Advancing at Fischer Theatre
The non-profit group that oversees the operation of Danville's historical Fischer Theatre is planning more improvements there. Ashton Greer, Executive Director of the Vermilion Heritage Foundation, explains.... You can learn more about Danville's historic Fischer Theatre by visiting https:www.fischertheatre.com.
May 11, 2026
Downtown Danville Inc. Announces Entrepreneur Launch Lab
The Entrepreneur Launch Lab is designed for early‑stage founders, small business owners, and anyone exploring a new business idea. This immersive workshop provides practical tools, local insights, and direct connections to help entrepreneurs succeed right here in the downtown district.
May 07, 2026
Million-Dollar Lottery Winners Announced in Vermilion County
As of Monday, neither millionaire had claimed their prize, which they have up to one year from the draw date to do.
May 04, 2026
Danville Site Looks to be Rezoned Correctly for Warehouse, Office
Heritage CEO Dean Carlton said the building has a prospective buyer not currently located in the city who is set to bring in a "new-to-Vermilion County business.
May 02, 2026
Workshops on City of Danville 2050 Comprehensive Plan Set for Wed May 6th & Thurs May 7th
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the vision for Danville's future and provide input that will help guide growth and investment decisions for years to come.
May 01, 2026
City of Danville Opens Business Applications for Downtown TIF District Revenue; May 1st through June 1st
Applications are reviewed and scored using established eligibility criteria, with funding awarded to the strongest proposals. We encourage all businesses within the Downtown TIF District to take advantage of this opportunity and apply. This program operates independently from Downtown Danville Inc. grants.
May 01, 2026
Bills' Trent Sherfield Sr; 9-Year NFL Player & Danville Native; Joins Project REAP's Academy & Inaugural 3P Program for Pro Athletes
Sherfield's commitment to Danville, his hometown, and to giving back has deep roots. Aware of the high poverty rate in Danville, he studied and received his BA with a major in Medicine, Health and Society at Vanderbilt University and a minor in business. In the interdisciplinary major he focused on the nutritional chal...
Apr 30, 2026
Rep. Mary Miller Votes to Advance Farm Bill
After years of short-term extensions, this legislation locks in key priorities and provides the long-term stability that farmers, producers, and rural communities across Illinois' 15th District depend on.
Apr 30, 2026










