Category Archives: Health

Rep. Schweizer Files First Bill Requiring Enhanced Notification of State Retiree Health Care Changes
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP BRANDUN SCHWEIZER'S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD, Illinois... This week, State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) filed his first bill in the Illinois G...
Feb 08, 2024

Vermilion Co Animal Shelter Again Accepting New Animals; Recovery from Dog Virus Continues
The Vermilion County Animal Shelter says the fight against a serious mystery respiratory virus affecting dogs continues, but things are moving in the right direction. Shelter director Kasey Snyder say...
Feb 08, 2024

"Mend a Broken Heart" Event Set for Valentine's Day at Danville Public Library; Concerning "Children of Addicts"
An educational event is scheduled for Valentine's Day at the Danville Public Library. February is "Children of Addicts Awareness Month." And from 2 to 3:30 PM on Wednesday the 14th, an informational s...
Feb 07, 2024

Faraci Moves to Give Veterans, First Responders Access to Mental Health Services of Their Choice
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI'S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Paul Faraci is leading a measure to give veterans and first responders access to mental health provi...
Feb 06, 2024

Reps. Robin Kelly and Young Kim Applaud New CMS Care Model that Expands Access to Services, Other Proven Maternal Health Approaches
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY'S OFFICE Reps. Kelly and Kim are Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (D-...
Feb 06, 2024

VA Illiana Recognizes hospitalized Veterans during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
THE FOLLOWING IS A VA ILLIANA HEALTH CARE RELEASE DANVILLE, Ill. - Today, VA Illiana announces it will honor hospitalized Veterans from Feb. 11-17 during National Salute to Veteran Patients by ...
Feb 06, 2024

Five Year Sentence Given in Danville Arson Case
A Prophetstown, Illinois man who pleaded guilty to the attempted arson of a Danville building has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. U. S. District Judge Colin S. Bruce also ordered 73-ye...
Feb 05, 2024 ?

Work on Major Improvements at County Buildings Advancing
Plans for some major improvements at some Vermilion County government buildings are continuing to advance. The Finance Committee of the County Board is recommending the full board enter into an agreem...
Feb 05, 2024

BHRA High School's Friday Night Game Brings Out the Spirit of Fighting Cancer
ABOVE: OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center president Ned Hill addresses the crowd at Friday night's battle against cancer game in Bismarck. To his immediate right are OSF Hegeler Cancer Center ...
Feb 05, 2024

Eastern Illinois Foodbank's Own Prom Raises Money for Food Distribution Mission
Prom season is coming, and one of the first ones will be Eastern Illinois Foodbank's 15th annual Prom Benefit for Hunger Relief on March 2nd. EI Foodbank's Dana Schaumburg recently explained it to Lau...
Jan 29, 2024







