Category Archives: More News

Servbank Announces Appointment of Walter "Chip" Hasselbring III to Board of Directors as Iroquois Federal Acquisition Nears Completion
THE FOLLOWING IS A SERVBANK RELEASE Watseka-Ill. - As Iroquois Federal and Servbank move toward the completion of the acquisition this month, Iroquois Federal Board Chairman and Chief Executive...
Steve Brandy Mar 11, 2026

Jury Finds Georgetown Man Guilty of Aggravated Driving While License Revoked
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE RELEASE People v. Roger Dowell 2025-CF-510 On March 5, 2026, Roger Dowell (DOB 12/18/1974), of Georgetown, Illinois, was fou...
Steve Brandy Mar 11, 2026

County Board Finalizes Sale of Land Parcels
The Vermilion County Board finalized the sale of dozens of parcels of land this (Tuesday) evening that had earlier been involved in a delinquent tax auction. {Bill Pickett has the story... {AUDIO: "We...
Bill Pickett Mar 10, 2026

Good News Expected Regarding County Animal Shelter
Vermilion County is expecting good news regarding the county's animal shelter. {Bill Pickett explains... {AUDIO: "Well, we're still awaiting the formal recognition of our award of a grant that I think...
Bill Pickett Mar 10, 2026

Danville Council: Public Works Committee Forwards Tear Down & Environmental Projects to Full City Council
Unanimous votes came at Tuesday (March 10th) evening's Danville City Council Public Works Committee meeting; for three separate building demolition contracts, along with some long awaited environmenta...
Steve Brandy Mar 10, 2026

Student Arrested for Salt Fork School Online Threat
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY CATLIN - An online threat regarding Salt Fork High School in Catlin caused officials to cancel school on Tuesday. Later in the day, th...
Steve Brandy Mar 10, 2026

DACC Men's Basketball Makes it Back in NJCAA Tournament
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Mary Miller Gym will host the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Tournament next week. File photo DANVILLE - ...
Steve Brandy Mar 10, 2026

Danville Police Officer Scott Crawley Promoted to Sergeant
Above: Danville's Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr swears in Danville Police Sergeant Scott Crawley. Danville Police Officer Scott Crawley was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Tuesday morning, March 1...
Steve Brandy Mar 10, 2026

Salt Fork Cancels School Tuesday Due to Online Threat
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY CATLIN - An online threat regarding Salt Fork High School in Catlin caused officials to cancel school on Tuesday. According to school ...
Steve Brandy Mar 10, 2026

Convicted Felon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Possessing Handgun
People v. Marquil Brown 2025-CF-868 On March 3, 2026, Marquil Brown, (DOB: 9/3/1989) formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, a class 2 felony, ...
Steve Brandy Mar 10, 2026








