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Congressman Concerned About North Korea
As North Korea prepared for a military parade, the United States and China have warned that nation about further provocations. During an interview with VermilionCountyFirst.com News, Congressman John ...
Apr 13, 2017

Ameren Seeks Residential Electric Rate Decrease
Ameren Illinois residential customers would see a decrease in what they pay for electric delivery service next year under a plan filed today (Thursday) with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The propo...
Apr 13, 2017
Local Outstanding Teachers to be Honored
Danville School District 118 has announced recipients of the 2017 David L. Fields Outstanding Teacher Awards. The Danville Public School Foundation will celebrate excellence in teaching and spotlight ...
Apr 12, 2017

Young 'Ambassadors' Promote Balloon Event
Balloons Over Vermilion is still three months away, but organizers are getting ready! A third grade class at Danville's Northeast Elementary Magnet School was selected earlier to serve as official amb...
Apr 12, 2017

Improvements Advance at 2 Local Parks
Area residents will notice some improvements at some Danville parks this summer. City of Danville Public Works crews have been busy this spring working on projects at both Garfield and Douglas Parks. ...
Apr 11, 2017

Students, Leaders Focus on Diversity at Forum
Some Danville Public School administrators say District 118 has attempted to address such areas as complaints about food and the school's dress code. Those were just some of the areas discussed during...
Apr 10, 2017
Kenneth D. Bailey Academy Seeks Nominations
The Kenneth D. Bailey Academy in Danville is seeking nominations for its Vermilion County Veterans Wall of Fame. The Academy is seeking nominations of veterans who not only served our country, but hav...
Apr 10, 2017
Governor Says Budget Plan Kicks The Can
While state House Democrats say their plan to sweep $800 million from special funds for universities, tuition assistance and some human services is a lifeline, Gov. Bruce Rauner says it's actually a g...
Apr 10, 2017

Chase Linked to Paris Pharmacy Robbery
Indiana State Police say they recovered some evidence from the armed robbery of a Paris, Illinois pharmacy after stopping a vehicle that sped through a construction zone Monday. State Police Sergeant ...
Apr 10, 2017
Rep. Hays: Disappointment Continues Over Budget
Illinois Assistant Republican Leader Chad Hays of Catlin says he is disappointed that lawmakers left for their spring vacation without having a serious discussion about the budget. On Thursday, House ...
Apr 10, 2017