Category Archives: More News

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library - January 25 - January 31, 2026 Pixels & Pages: Winter Reading Challenge! ...
Steve Brandy Jan 16, 2026

Tanner to Join Elite in Astronaut Hall of Fame, Return to Danville for County's 200th Anniversary
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY National Aeronautics and Space Administration ABOVE: Astronaut Joe Tanner (Provided Photo) DANVILLE - It's not every day retired astrona...
Steve Brandy Jan 16, 2026

Exhibit on Underground Railroad Opens in Danville
An exhibit focusing on Illinois' Underground Railroad has opened at the Vermilion County Museum in Danville. It tells the stories of some of the thousands of enslaved African Americans who were assist...
Bill Pickett Jan 16, 2026

City of Danville Planning to Participate in Vermilion Co Trustee Program Surplus & Vacant Property Online Auction
ABOVE: Danville Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk (middle) during January 13th Public Works Committee meeting. Coming up soon; Wednesday, January 21st and Thursday, January 22nd; ...
Steve Brandy Jan 16, 2026

Fisher National Bank Announces Construction of New Georgetown Branch, Opening Summer 2026
THE FOLLOWING IS A FISHER NATIONAL BANK RELEASE Fisher National Bank is proud to announce that construction is officially underway for a brandnew, fullservice branch facility in Georgetown. The...
Steve Brandy Jan 16, 2026

County Clerk Voter Outreach Program & Registration & Voting Aids Available to the Elderly & Handicapped
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE RELEASE Vermilion County residents who, due to a disability, are unable to appear in person to register to vote may contact the County Clerk's...
Steve Brandy Jan 16, 2026

Illinois County Fair Queen Spotlight | Westville's Lilly Meeker
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY ROB LE CATES Illinois County Fair Queen pageant ABOVE: Lilly Meeker was named as the 2025 Miss Vermilion County Fair Queen. (Photo Provided) As the Illi...
Steve Brandy Jan 15, 2026

DACC Theater Named after Shaners; Support also Given to Robotics
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: John Shaner stands outside the theater now with his and wife's namesake, inside the Bremer Conference Center at Danville Area Com...
Steve Brandy Jan 15, 2026

Vermilion County State's Attorney Responds to Allegations Expressed by County Board Member During Tuesday Meeting
Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy has released a statement regarding comments made by County Board member Jerry Hawker at the end of Tuesday (Jan 13th) evening's meeting. Hawker had st...
Steve Brandy Jan 15, 2026

Danville Fire Department Hosts Area Firefighters at Fischer for Night of "Search and Rescue" Training
Steve Brandy Jan 15, 2026







