Category Archives: More News

Chuckles Event Turns Into A Family Reunion
A 'Chuckles Day' open house at the Vermilion County Museum Sunday seemed more like a family reunion. Hundreds of people - many of them former employees at the Fred W. Amends Company - were on hand for...
Bill Pickett Aug 18, 2025

Committee to Hear Proposal to Relocate County Animal Shelter
A Vermilion County Board committee is expected to hear a presentation Monday on a proposed new location for the county animal shelter. Currently the shelter is located on the Catlin-Tilton Road, just ...
Bill Pickett Aug 18, 2025

TAPS ON TUESDAY Set for Tues August 19th; 6 PM at Spring Hill Cemetery's Soldiers Circle
THE FOLLOWING IS A TAPS ON TUESDAY RELEASE Taps on Tuesday is held each week at 6:00 p.m. at the Soldiers Circle in Spring Hill Cemetery. This week's program will feature guest presenter, Retir...
Steve Brandy Aug 18, 2025

Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8 PM Mon Aug 18th
Steve Brandy Aug 18, 2025

Schweizer-Backed Bills Supporting Veterans Signed by the Governor
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP SCHWEIZER'S OFFICE DANVILLE, IL... State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) issued the following release after two bills he sponsored benefiti...
Steve Brandy Aug 18, 2025

Vermilion County Crime Stoppers | Tips Sought in Snapper's Burglary
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE ABOVE: Vermilion County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help investigating a robbery at Snapper's Bar and Grill in Danville. (Photo Provided) &...
Steve Brandy Aug 18, 2025

New Faraci Law Streamlines Government, Expands Digital and Energy Access
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR FARACI'S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD - A new law from State Senator Paul Faraci eliminates outdated government mandates and expands access to programs support...
Steve Brandy Aug 18, 2025

Danville High's Cellphone Ban Kicks In Today
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: As students enter school, pouches will be magnetically locked in the mornings and unlocked in the afternoons. (Photo by Jennifer ...
Steve Brandy Aug 18, 2025

Former Danville Police Officer Dennis Witsman Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Danville
He worked for the Danville Police Department from 1983 through 2016. With 43 years in law enforcement, he is currently serving on the Oakwood Police Department. And now, Dennis Witsman has announced t...
Steve Brandy Aug 15, 2025

Talks to End Teasdale Strike in Hoopeston Continue; Sides Offer Different Reasons for Cleaning Shutdown
Efforts to end the Local No 1 Grain Millers strike against Teasdale Latin Foods in Hoopeston are continuing. A statement obtained by CIMG from Teasdale representative Providence Consulting stated that...
Steve Brandy Aug 15, 2025






