Category Archives: More News

Vermilion Co War Museum's "First Saturday, Fireside Chats" Series Continues with "Letters Home," Sat Jan 3rd at 1 PM
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY WAR MUSEUM RELEASE The second installment of the Vermilion County War Museum's First Saturday "Fireside Chats" will be "Letters Home." It will be held on Sat...
Steve Brandy Jan 02, 2026

Investigations Continue Into Two Danville Fires
The period between Christmas and New Years Day was a busy one for Danville firefighters. Bill Pickett has the story... First, they spent eleven hours battling a stubborn apartment building fire in the...
Bill Pickett Jan 01, 2026

Shots Fired During Attempted Vehicle Thefts
Danville Police are cautioning the public about some recent armed attempted auto thefts. Bill Pickett has the story... Police say two suspects have been targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles with models ...
Bill Pickett Jan 01, 2026

Wind, Solar Farms Continue to Expand in Vermilion County
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Steve Fourez, chair of the Vermilion County Wind & Solar Committee, is shown on his farm in the Fairmount area. (Jennifier ...
Steve Brandy Jan 01, 2026

Carle Implements Special Guidelines as Respiratory Illnesses Rise
{The following is a news release from Carle Health:} As all Carle Health service areas throughout central and southeastern Illinois face increasing rates of respiratory illness, the health system is t...
Bill Pickett Dec 31, 2025

Holiday Travelers Advised to Be Careful Celebrating New Year
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining forces to increase patrols focused on impaired drivers, seat belt violati...
Bill Pickett Dec 29, 2025

Wind Advisory Canceled But Cold Blast Remains
Although some gusty winds blew across Vermilion and surrounding counties Sunday and early today, our newsroom has received no reports of any significant damage. The area was under a severe thunderstor...
Bill Pickett Dec 29, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library - January 4 - January 10, 2026 *Pixels & Pages: Winter Reading Challenge! ...
Steve Brandy Dec 26, 2025

Family Continues Historic Danville Diner Tradition
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Owners Patty and Pete Meeker stand inside Madison Square Hot Dogs and More; at 210 N. Logan Ave in Danville. They hope to open th...
Steve Brandy Dec 26, 2025

OSF HealthCare Announces Birth of Christmas Day Baby; at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF OSF HEALTHCARE December 25, 2025 | Danville, Illinois - Before most of East Central Illinois was up to enjoy fellowship and gift unwrapping, OSF HealthC...
Steve Brandy Dec 26, 2025







