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39-Year-Old Danville Man Faces Multiple Charges, Including Unlawful Use of a Weapon
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE On Monday morning July 1, 2024, at about 1:15 a.m., Danville Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle at S. Gilbert and 2nd Streets beca...
Jul 02, 2024

Illinois State Police Announces Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Captain Brian Dickmann, announces the results of Distracted Driving Enforcement Progra...
Jul 02, 2024

VA Illiana to Celebrate Independence Day with Parade for Veterans, Local Community
THE FOLLOWING IS A VA ILLIANA HEALTH CARE RELEASE In celebration of Independence Day, the Danville VA Medical Center is hosting a parade to honor America and salute the sacrifice of all Veteran...
Jul 02, 2024

Georgetown-Ridge Farm Band to March in Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Band Director Paige Smith during the last school year at Georgetown-Ridge Farm To submit a letter to the editor, click her...
Jul 02, 2024

City of Danville Announces Road Closures around Northeast Elementary & Kenneth D Bailey Academy
THE FOLLOWING ARE CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASES The City of Danville would like to announce a Contractor request for a roadway closure for water main service connection for the Northeast Elementary...
Jul 02, 2024

Fischer Theatre Kicks off "Summer Movie Series" on Wednesday, July 3rd
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND HISTORIC FISCHER THEATRE RELEASE July is a huge month for the Vermilion Heritage Foundation and the Historic Fischer Theatre! Check out this...
Jul 02, 2024

Independence Day Parade, Commode Races Part of Oakwood Festivities
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY OAKWOOD - Just like New York's Coney Island is known for its hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of July, Oakwood has its Commode Races...
Jul 02, 2024

Hoping for Right Combo at Pollination Time; Wait Continues on Final Federal Farm Bill
Vermilion County farmers have made it through some major June heat. The Vermilion County Farm Bureau's Tom Fricke says there seems to have been enough rain along with it to get both the corn and soybe...
Jul 01, 2024

Georgetown Fair Time: Sat July 6th through Sat July 13th
This coming Saturday, July 6th; the Georgetown Fair opens; scheduled to go a full week; through Saturday, July 13th. The Georgetown Fair's Don Hackler recently joined Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN's Com...
Jul 01, 2024

Preparations Set for Friday, July 5th "First Fridays" Downtown Carnival in Danville
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE Danville, June 25, 2024 - Join us on July 5th as Downtown Danville will transform into a carnival wonderland. First Fridays promises an evening of ex...
Jul 01, 2024








