Category Archives: More News

Search For Missing Woman Ends
The search for a missing woman from Champaign County is over. Champaign County Sheriff's Police had asked for help from the public in locating 19-year-old Misty Henderson. She had last been seen in Ho...
Jul 18, 2017

Cheeseburgers and Fun Event Coming Soon
Another popular summer event in Vermilion County is just around the corner. The Vermilion County Conservation District Foundation is getting set to host their 'Cheeseburgers and Fun'' event. It is bei...
Jul 17, 2017

GOP Announcement Expected on House Race
Former State Representative Bill Black and Vermilion County Board Chairman Mike Marron both announced recently that they are weighing whether to run for the Illinois House. And now, the two men have c...
Jul 16, 2017

Sponsors & Volunteers Play Key Roles in Flights
As the hot air balloons fly this weekend in the Danville area, organizers of Balloons Over Vermilion say they want to thank their many sponsors. Pat O'Shaughnessy, one of the co-chairmen of the event,...
Jul 14, 2017

Balloons Help Local Economy Soar
This area's premier tourist attraction...Balloons Over Vermilion...is back. And Jeanie Cooke, Executive Director of the Danville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, expects big crowds. ''We had aroun...
Jul 14, 2017

Splashdown!! -- During the 'Splash-n-Dash'!!
The weather turned perfect for flying Thursday evening, and it was just what the Danville Boat Club needed for a highly successful 'Splash-n-Dash' event. Almost a dozen hot air balloons took flight in...
Jul 13, 2017

Changes Attempt to Improve Balloon Event
Those who attended last year's Balloons Over Vermilion will notice a few changes if they are returning this weekend. Pat O'Shaughnessy, chairman of the event, says the changes are an attempt to improv...
Jul 13, 2017

Hoopeston Police Warn About Phone Scam
Police in Hoopeston are warning residents about a phone scam. Police say they have received reports that someone is calling residents claiming it is Ameren calling. The caller has been telling residen...
Jul 13, 2017

Rep. Hays Looks to the Future
State Representative Chad Hays says the hair still stands on the back of his neck each time he enters the beautiful Illinois State Capitol. But he realized it was time to spend more time with his fami...
Jul 12, 2017

County Board Wonders About State Funding
Vermilion County Board Chairman Mike Marron says he does not think the county will have to make additional budget cuts during the current fiscal year. But he adds the budget is still a work in progres...
Jul 11, 2017






