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Volunteers Sought for 'Balloons Over Vermilion'
The sign-up is underway for volunteers willing to help with this summer's Balloons Over Vermilion. The event is being held July 14th and 15th at the Vermilion Regional Airport. Event co-chair Pat O'Sh...
May 08, 2017
Old Douglas School Site Still Spreading Knowledge
The site where thousands of children attended school continues to teach – even though Douglas Elementary School is gone. The site near Douglas Park has been transformed into the Douglas Discover...
May 08, 2017
County Board to Honor Dashers and Some Farmers
The Vermilion County Board this week is honoring some area farmers who came to the aid of farmers in the plains states. And the Board, during its meeting Tuesday evening, will also be honoring the Dan...
May 08, 2017
Local Small Business Success Stories Are Recognized
As National Small Business Week comes to a close, some local small businesses are being recognized for their success. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Danville Area Community College ...
May 06, 2017
County to Become Regional American Job Center
Vermilion County is about to embark on a new effort to help people find jobs. Danville Area Community College President Stephen Nacco discussed it on WDAN Radio's Newsmakers program. https://express-i...
May 06, 2017
Palmer Arena Awarded $3-Million Dollar Hegeler Gift
The David S. Palmer Arena in Danville is receiving a $3-million dollar gift from local philanthropist Julius W. Hegeler II. The money is to be used to build a new ''Ice Center'' entrance on the south ...
May 05, 2017
Rep. Shimkus Pleased With Obamacare Repeal Vote
Congressman John Shimkus is pleased with the vote in which the House approved legislation Thursday to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. It is more commonly known as Obamacare. ''For seven ye...
May 04, 2017
Dry & Warmer Weather Heading into Area
A slow-moving weather system that has been drenching our area is finally going to move out of the area by Saturday. But Flood Warnings remain in effect for much of East Central Illinois and West Centr...
May 04, 2017
Commission Vote on Gulick Property Delayed....Again
The Danville Area Planning and Zoning Commission again delayed action on a request to rezone some land along the 900 block of North Vermilion Street. The vote on whether to zone all property in the Jo...
May 04, 2017
Federal Grant to Help Hoopeston Area Middle School
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced the state will receive $18.6 million dollars in federal funds to help support college readiness. Hoopeston Area Middle School is one of 25 midd...
May 03, 2017
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