The Vermilion County Board has approved two new solar projects. Bill Pickett has more.... One application approved during Tuesday evening's meeting is for a 3-megawatt commercial solar energy facility on seventeen acres of land located east of Rankin. The 4200 North Solar 1 project is generally located along East 4200...

"We created The Grant Lab to empower changemakers with the tools, language, and support they need to win the funding they deserve," said Van Hyfte. "This grand opening marks not just the launch of a business-but a movement toward more sustainable, equitable, and well-resourced missions."

Fricke says, if you consider the entire state, Vermilion County has been one of the better places to be a farmer this spring.

The deadline is drawing near if you want to honor someone along this year's Rotary Memorial Way in Danville. Monday, May 19th is the last day you can purchase flag sponsorships. Each year the Danville Rotary Club lines North Vermilion Street with hundreds of American Flags over the Memorial Day weekend. (The photo ab...

After a thorough application and interview process conducted by a three-person committee representing all three entities, the decision was made to offer the position to Ms. Ingram.

For Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; he was looking across the street at what Royal Donut already does for that corner, then next door to that at the cleanup from the old gas station, and he's thinking; this is just the beginning.

ABOVE PHOTO BY NEWS-GAZETTE'S JENNIFER BAILEY The new Jimmy John's is now open at Vermilion and Fairchild streets in Danville and Sonic will be open by Monday.

Ethan Darby, a fourth-generation owner of Sunset Funeral Home, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition: "From our earliest discussions with the Lux family, we felt a strong connection to their core mission and integral values. This is a meaningful step forward for Sunset, and we are deeply honored to serve this...

Unemployment in Vermilion County showed a drop from 5.8% in February to 5.0% in March. Vermilion County's rate came in at 5.7% in March of 2024. For the City of Danville, unemployment fell from 6.3% in February to 5.6% in March. Danville stood at 6.6% back in February of 2024.

Thursday's expo showcased more than 60 businesses and organizations and a variety of potential careers.