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ALL PICTURES IN THIS STORY BY BILL PICKETT   As power was being restored to numerous parties Sunday afternoon, Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates thanked everyone for their assistance and pe...

Our Vermilion County Hero for July is Lara Danzl, the Environmental Education Supervisor for the Vermilion County Conservation District. She talks about developing her love of conservation and the out...

THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION ADVANTAGE RELEASE   Vermilion Advantage, along with the City of Hoopeston, and employees cut the ribbon on Saturday morning for the new Tractor Supply located on the ...

Hoopeston has lifted the burn ban that was issued prior to the Jun 29th storms. Danville's was lifted a few days ago as well.

THE FOLLOWING IS A DISTRICT 118 RELEASE   Due to power outages Danville School District 118 Summer School will not be in session on Monday, July 3rd. Custodians and maintenance workers should rep...

The following is a press release from Ameren Illinois. Ameren Illinois Issues Status Update for Power Restoration Efforts COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 2, 2023) - Despite rising heat and humidity and the w...

(The following is a press release from Ameren Illinois) NEARLY 3,000 WORKERS ENGAGED IN RESTORATION EFFORTS ACROSS THE AMEREN ILLINOIS SERVICE TERRITORY Crews have restored power to about 50% of impac...

It is a big holiday weekend at Kickapoo State Park as efforts continue there to recover from Thursday's severe storm. Campground host Doug Elliott said Friday that "right now it's a disaster," but he ...

THE FOLLOWING IS A SALVATION ARMY RELEASE   Vermilion County, IL. -The Salvation Army works to serve those who can benefit from food during the current power outage. Local emergency disaster resp...

All Danville city parks are closed until further notice due to storm debris clean up. In addition, the Danville Boat Club Thunder on the Vermilion Fireworks show has been postponed to Saturday, July 1...