Category Archives: More News

County's Link to Coal Mining Seen as Tourist Magnet
Some University of Illinois students think the history of coal mining in Vermilion County might be the key to attracting more tourists to our area. The students spent months exploring coal's legacy in...
Bill Pickett 1h ago

City of Danville Considers Two New Developments
A Danville City Council committee is expected to vote Tuesday evening on development agreements for two projects. Bill Pickett has the story... One could lead to the construction of a new restaurant w...
Bill Pickett Dec 05, 2025

Night of Lights Parade Photo Gallery
It was a cold night, but a good crowd gathered for the First Fridays Danville annual Night of Lights parade in Downtown Danville.
Tom Barnes Dec 05, 2025

Big Time Crowd for Cold Night of Lights Parade
It was a cold Friday night for Downtown Danville's Night of Lights Parade but crowds of people were already going inside the Fischer for hot cocoa and finding their watching spots along North Vermilio...
Steve Brandy Dec 05, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
Steve Brandy Dec 05, 2025

Vermilion Co Animal Shelter Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation to Bring Holiday Hope to Shelter Pets; "Empty the Shelters® in December!!"
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COURTESY OF VERMILION CO ANIMAL SHELTER & BISSELL PET FOUNDATION 300+ shelters nationwide reduce adoption fees and find loving homes for pets [Danville, IL - 12/4/...
Steve Brandy Dec 05, 2025

'Mr. Van Dyke, You Inspire Us All'
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY FischerFest: The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke ABOVE: Fischer Theatre Executive Director Ashton Greer signs a giant canvas bir...
Steve Brandy Dec 05, 2025

UI Grad Students to Present Project on Legacy of Coal in Vermilion County
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: U of I grad students listen to Vermilion County Museum Executive Director Sue Richter during a visit in October. (Emile Guske) &n...
Steve Brandy Dec 05, 2025

Vermilion Co War Museum Announces Special Speaker Series for County's 200th Birthday
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY WAR MUSEUM RELEASE The Vermilion County War Museum announces a new Speaker Series to mark the 200th Birthday of Vermilion County and the 250th Birthday Celeb...
Steve Brandy Dec 05, 2025

Danville Public Library, DACC Student & V.C. Democrats, Crosspoint, Dwelling Place; All Join Forces for Special "Keep Warm" Drive
A special effort is underway to help unhoused persons of Danville and Vermilion County stay a bit warmer this coming winter. During recent meetings at Danville Area Community College (DACC), students ...
Steve Brandy Dec 05, 2025






