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County Schools Get Some Financial Relief
Vermilion County School districts still awaiting state aid payments are getting some unexpected relief from the county. Vermilion County Treasurer Darren Duncan says his office has turned tax money co...
Aug 07, 2017
Justice Garman Grateful at Building Dedication
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman remembers facing barriers when she started her law career in a field that was dominated by male attorneys. She told a crowd of hundreds of friends and family...
Aug 05, 2017
Preparations Completed for Georgetown Fair
It is check-in day (Friday) for items that will be on display for this year's Georgetown Fair. Scott Davis, a member of the fair board, says the fair will officially kick-off with events on Saturday. ...
Aug 04, 2017
Danville Welcomes State American Legion Golf
Danville is hosting a special event this weekend for the American Legion. And Jeanie Cooke, Executive Director of the Danville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, is excited about it. ''We have the I...
Aug 04, 2017
Comptroller Fires Back at Governor
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza is taking issue with a statement made by Governor Bruce Rauner during an interview with VermilionCountyFirst.com News. The Governor had said during Thursday's...
Aug 04, 2017
Crews Rush to Finish Work Around Schools
The first partial day of attendance for students attending Danville District 118 Schools is August 21st. And with that in mind, crews are rushing to finish some improvements being made in local school...
Aug 02, 2017
Garden Share Program Helps Seniors
Some Vermilion County senior citizens are getting a helping hand in the form of free produce from Faith in Action's Garden Share program. Seniors aged 55 and above are eligible to participate. On Wedn...
Aug 02, 2017
AMBUCS Camp Something Special
The Danville AMBUCS are hosting their second summer camp this week for young people with disabilities. Nearly fifty campers, ranging in age from twelve to twenty-one, are participating in the camp. La...
Aug 02, 2017
District 118 Schools to Dip Into Reserves
Danville School Board members hired nine new employees during a special session Wednesday afternoon. The board also approved some changes in positions as it prepares for the opening of school later th...
Aug 02, 2017
Funding to Help Downtown Improvements
The Danville City Council has approved the creation of a budget for the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District, as well as the creation of the TIF funded redevelopment incentive and loan program. T...
Aug 02, 2017
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