Category Archives: More News

District 118 Board: Plans for Future Virtual Learning
The Danville School District 118 Board has had a first reading of a possible small beginning to a permanent virtual school. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Yacobi told us a while back that some...
Nov 18, 2021

Zerman Plans to be Ready in the Spring for Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Construction
Now that a new adult use cannabis dispensary in Danville has been approved for Lot 1 at 388 Eastgate Drive just off Lynch Road, Seven Point founder and CEO Brad Zerman says he knows construction can't...
Nov 17, 2021

DACC's Community Education Announces Upcoming Holiday Events
Danville Area Community College's Community Education department is offering several holiday events for December 2021. To register or for more information call 217-554-1667 or email commed@dacc.edu. T...
Nov 17, 2021

Light Up Danville! It's Decorating Contest Time!
Light Up Danville! (December 1st - 21st) in various locations citywide! Every year, you have that one neighbor that outdoes everyone, right (or you are that person)? They light up their homes like Cla...
Nov 17, 2021

County Board Passes Budget, Two Issues of Interest Now on Horizon
The Vermilion County Board passed their proposed $43.9 million budget Tuesday night. County Board Chairman Larry Baughn said it was a rather smooth year budget wise, which has been more the norm of la...
Nov 16, 2021

Danville City Council Approves Second Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary
The full Danville City Council passed this 9-2 Tuesday, November 16th. Here is the original story about it being passed by Planning and Zoning Commission. https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2021/...
Nov 16, 2021

Danville City Council Preparing for Additional Legal Expenses in Bresee Tower Court Battle
It is well known that Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr and the City Council want to tear down Bresse Tower at 4 North Vermilion, as well as the Courthouse Annex building adjacent to it at 6 North Ve...
Nov 16, 2021

Health Department Reports: 77 New COVID Cases; One Additional Death, Brings Total to 203
FROM THE VERMILION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: We are reporting 77 new cases (three resident in their 80s, two in their 70s, two in their 60s, four in their 50s, nine in their 40s, twelve in their 30s, ...
Nov 16, 2021

Bennett, Robinson Chiropractic seek donations to benefit Danville shelters
DANVILLE - To help residents stay warm this winter, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is launching a warm socks drive in partnership with Robinson Chiropractic to benefit shelters across Danvi...
Nov 16, 2021

Sherry Decker: This Week's I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE Honoree
This week's IYW nominee brings us to Rossville. Mrs. Sherry Decker was born and raised in the country on a farm along with her 9 siblings and mother and father. "I love our communities; the small comm...
Nov 16, 2021






