Category Archives: More News

Vermilion Housing Authority Receives $2.28 Million from Annual Federal HUD Distribution
Vermilion Housing Authority Executive Director Jackie Vinson says the organization received just a little more than expected for this year's disbursement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...
May 10, 2024

Faraci Highlights Three Local Businesses Awarded Manufacturing Grants
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI'S OFFICE CHAMPAIGN - State Senator Paul Faraci announced that three businesses in the 52nd Senate District have been awarded grants throu...
May 10, 2024

Illinois State Police Investigation into Bomb Threat at Two State Buildings Results in Arrest
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE SPRINGFIELD - After an extensive Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation into a bomb threat at two state facilities in Springfield last month...
May 10, 2024 ?

A Look at Vermilion County in 1950 Scheduled for Mon May 13th Program at Danville Public Library
For those fascinated with Vermilion County history, the place to be Monday afternoon (May 13th) is the first floor meeting room at the Danville Public Library. Assistant Librarian Melody Williams has ...
May 09, 2024

What's Happening in Vermilion County this Weekend! May 10th - May 12th
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF VERMILION ADVANTAGE Friday, May 10 Autumn Fields: (325 E. Orange St., Hoopeston) Farmer Appreciation Friday 7:00AM-9:00AM Enjoy free coffee and fellowsh...
May 09, 2024

District 118 Enters into Lease Deal for Triple Usage of Carle Building at 2300 N. Vermilion
The Danville District 118 School Board has unanimously approved negotiations for a lease agreement with Carle Health for use of their now vacated building at 2300 North Vermilion. While Carle already ...
May 09, 2024

Schlarman, Holy Family Pen Pals Meet for First Time
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Schlarman Academy student Mia Wallen and pen pal Nancy O'Kane at the Holy Family food pantry on Thursday. DANVILLE - It wa...
May 09, 2024

Danville Police and Vermilion Co Sheriff's Departments Combine Forces on Traditional Police Memorial Ceremony
Under somewhat threatening skies that never opened up, the traditional Police Memorial Ceremony was held Thursday (May 9th) morning at Sunset Memorial Park. Sheriff Pat Hartshorn stated afterwards tha...
May 09, 2024

Another All Day Cheer and Basketball Camp at Palmer Arena; TWO Community Hoops Games this Year!
ORIGINAL STORY POSTED APRIL 29th: It's happening again this year, with Danville's It Takes a Village Mentorship holding an all day cheerleading and basketball camp at the David S Palmer Arena; on Satu...
May 09, 2024

VCHD Begins West Nile and Tick Surveillance Programs for the Season
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASE After a fairly mild winter, the Vermilion County Health Department is urging Vermilion County residents to protect themselves from ...
May 09, 2024






