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Danville Library to Host Kai Con Extravaganza
The Danville Public Library will be hosting a Kai Con Extravaganza on August 6th and 7th. It is being described as a celebration of all things Karate Kid and Cobra Kai. ''It's a fun and educational ev...
Jul 29, 2021

Energy Assistance Still Available for Some
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is reminding individuals and families who qualify that they can receive direct payments toward their energy bills. The agency warns you should not wai...
Jul 29, 2021

DACC Offering In-Person and Online Fall Classes
Danville Area Community College is going to be offering both in-person and online classes for the Fall semester. Registration is now underway for the classes which begin August 23rd. Full-time student...
Jul 29, 2021

Trivia Night to Help Hoopeston's Lorraine Theatre
The Save the Lorraine Foundation in Hoopeston is hosting a 'Trivia Night' fund-raiser Saturday evening (July 31, 2021). It begins at 5:00 p.m. and will feature five member teams (for $10 a person). Al...
Jul 29, 2021

Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Danville Robbery
A Danville man has been sentenced to more than 9 years in federal prison for brandishing a firearm during a local robbery. U.S. District Judge Colin Bruce sentenced 21-year-old Courtland Rowell, Jr. t...
Jul 29, 2021

Foodbank Schedules Another Local Distribution
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank has announced a free food distribution will be held in Danville next month for people who qualify. It is not happening until August 28th, but those planning to participat...
Jul 29, 2021 This photo is from an earlier food distribution in Tilton.

Danville AMBUCS Summer Camps 'Rolling' Along
Danville AMBUCS Summer Camps are 'rolling' along - literally - after a bowling outing for campers Wednesday afternoon. The camps had to be canceled last year because of the pandemic. Lori Lyons (shown...
Jul 28, 2021

Senator Bennett Plans Small Business Tours
State Senator Scott Bennett is seeking support from local small businesses that would be willing to host tours of their establishments in Vermilion and Champaign Counties. ''Small businesses are the b...
Jul 28, 2021

Edgar County Work on Route 49 Begins Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation says work is scheduled to begin Monday, August 2nd, on improvements along Illinois Route 49 through Edgar County. The project involves resurfacing the travel ...
Jul 28, 2021

71 New COVID - Related Cases Reported in County
The Vermilion County Health Department reported late Wednesday that 71 new COVID-19 related cases have been diagnosed locally. County Health Administrator Douglas Toole says eight of the seventy-one n...
Jul 28, 2021






