Category Archives: More News
Prairie Rivers Network Celebrating National Scenic River
Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) will celebrate Day at the Fork on May 19, 2018 at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area (10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood, IL 61858) to highlight Illinois' only National Sceni...
May 18, 2018

Danville Ceremony Honors Fallen Officers
(above) Public Safety Director Larry Thomason and Vermilion County Sheriff Pat Hartshorn place wreaths honoring all officers, especially those who have fallen while serving. (above) The Honor Guard ar...
May 17, 2018
Collaboration Key in Kennekuk Education Center Project
A press conference was held Wednesday afternoon at Kennekuk announcing a new plan to finish the Education Center at Kennekuk Park. Vermilion County Board Chairman Mike Marron joined County Conservatio...
May 17, 2018
Danville City Council Approves N. Vermilion Redevelopment Agreement; Mayor Reviews Fiscal Year
It was a productive meeting for the Danville City Council last night as everything on the agenda passed, including an amendment to the city code in regards to possession of alcohol on city property. T...
May 16, 2018
Vermilion County Property Tax Among Best in Nation; Study Says
You won't find many people happy to pay taxes of any kind, but a recent study shows that Vermilion County, Illinois is among the best counties for property taxes in the United States. Reward Expert, I...
May 15, 2018
Danville Man Injured in Sunday Champaign Shooting
Early Sunday morning, at approximately 12:45 AM, Champaign Police responded to the area of S. First St. and E. Armory Ave. for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival to the scene, police located a 21-year-o...
May 14, 2018

35th Annual Conservation Olympics a Hit!
The Vermilion County Conservation District's 35th Conservation Olympics gave sixth-graders a chance to show their knowledge Friday about the great outdoors. Students from six schools divided into team...
May 11, 2018
National RAB President Visits Danville
The national President and CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) is bullish on radio! Erica Farber visited Danville late this week and was asked by VermilionCountyFirst.com News how new technology...
May 11, 2018
Police Release Results of Distracted Driving Campaign
The Danville Police Division has released the results of their Distracted Driving Campaign that took place April 16-30, 2018. Director of Public Safety Larry Thomason said the campaign to remind motor...
May 11, 2018
5 Area High School Seniors Also Earn DACC Degrees
The first time it happened, everyone was amazed. A local student graduated simultaneously from both a high school and Danville Area Community College. This year's May Commencement will bring another f...
May 11, 2018






