Deadline Drawing Near for Rotary Memorial Way
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...
May 07, 2025
Vermilion Advantage Hires a Workforce Education Director
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.
May 06, 2025
Danville's New Sonic Makes it Official
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.
May 05, 2025
New Jimmy John's at Vermilion - Fairchild NW Corner Open & Operating; Sonic Ribbon-Cutting Scheduled for Monday, May 5th
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.
Apr 30, 2025
Sunset Funeral Home Acquires Lux Memorial Chapel in Rantoul, Illinois
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...
Apr 28, 2025
Jobs Picture Shows Significant Improvement for Second Straight Month
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.
Apr 24, 2025
Career Expo a Learning Opportunity for Job Seekers
Thursday's expo showcased more than 60 businesses and organizations and a variety of potential careers.
Apr 24, 2025
Danville Comprehensive Plan Talks Underway; More Scheduled for May 14th, June 5th
Place Foundry founder and CEO David Sidney spoke afterwards about the fundamentals of a comprehensive plan in guiding a community's future.
Apr 24, 2025
Vermilion County Career Expo, Indoors and Outdoors, Set for Thurs Apr 24th (9-11 AM for Students; 11 AM - 3 PM for Public)
The morning session from 9 AM to 11 AM will be for DACC students, as well as high school students stopping by. Then, the session from 11 AM to 3 PM is for the general public. "Dress for success," bring resumes if you can; and yes, there will be food trucks nearby.
Apr 22, 2025
2025 City of Danville Downtown TIF RIP Grant Applications
The application will be open from May 1st through May 31st, 2025. All applications will be accepted via online application. The applications will be scored against eligibility criteria and funding will be awarded based on the scoring.
Apr 22, 2025
