Category Archives: Events

American Legion Post 210 Preparing for Saturday's (June 29th) Family Frenzy Event, 1 - 7 PM
If you are planning what to do with the family this weekend, don't forget American Legion Post 210's Family Frenzy Community Event. The post's Lisa Knapp recently joined Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN's ...
Jun 25, 2024

Vermilion County Fair Rides Again; Wed June 26th - Sun June 30th
It is once again Vermilion County Fair time. The fairgrounds, just west of the I-74 interchange on U.S. 150, will be jumping with activity from this Wednesday the 26th, through next Sunday the 30th. A...
Jun 25, 2024

Vermilion Advantage Releases Weekly Schedule - Update
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF VERMILION ADVANTAGE Inside Vermilion County June issue To view this months issues of "Inside Vermilion County" visit our website! Check out this month's...
Jun 25, 2024

Kids of All Ages Enjoy Arts in the Park
Kids of all ages are enjoying this year's Arts in the Park at Lincoln Park in Danville. Dozens of classic cars turned out Saturday for the Art on Wheels portion of the event. Bill Pickett has more... ...
Jun 22, 2024

Danville 'That's What She Said' Participant Sees Sharing Story as Chance to Advocate
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Marguerite Bailey, one of the speakers at this year's edition of "That's What She Said" in Danville; poses outside the location o...
Jun 21, 2024

Tues June 25th TAPS ON TUESDAY to Focus On "Deadliest Day for Vermilion, Champaign, and Iroquois Counties in Civil War"
THE FOLLOWING IS A TAPS ON TUESDAY RELEASE The June 25th Taps on Tuesday program at Historic Spring Hill Cemetery's Soldiers Circle will focus on the "Deadliest Day for Vermilion, Champaign and...
Jun 21, 2024

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Announces "Foodmobile" Food Giveaways in Vermilion County
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK RELEASE When: Monday, June 24 2024 & Tuesday, June 25 2024 Where: Vermilion County Vermilion County, IL - Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is di...
Jun 21, 2024

Arts in the Park Weekend in Lincoln Park
PHOTOS BY NEWS - GAZETTE'S JENNIFER BAILEY The 2024 edition of Danville's ARTS IN THE PARK, at Lincoln Park in Danville, is scheduled for 10 AM to 7 PM Saturday, June 22nd; and 11 AM - 5 PM Sun...
Jun 21, 2024

What's Happening in Vermilion County this Weekend! June 21st - June 23rd
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COURTESY OF VERMILION ADVANTAGE Friday, June 21 Autumn Fields: (325 E. Orange St., Hoopeston) Farmer Appreciation Friday 7:00AM-9:00AM Enjoy free coffee and fellowship...
Jun 21, 2024

Lamon Impersonator Back at Arts in the Park
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - Civil War author and Ward Hill Lamon impersonator Bob O'Connor will return to Arts in the Park this weekend. O'Connor has par...
Jun 20, 2024








