Category Archives: More News

Balloons Over Vermilion Gives Much Needed Boost
Balloons Over Vermilion is bringing some much-needed relief for the local tourism industry. So says Jeanie Cooke, Director of the Danville Area Visitors Bureau, who notes the Covid-19 pandemic has had...
Jul 08, 2021

Woman Convicted for Aggravated Battery of Police
A Vermilion County Circuit Court jury has convicted a woman on Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer for intentionally coughing on two Danville Police Officers. Evidence during the trial indicated Kyl...
Jul 08, 2021

25 Year Sentence Given for Child Sexual Assault
A former Georgetown man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his conviction on Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child charges. Vermilion County Circuit Judge Mark Goodwin sentenced 61-ye...
Jul 08, 2021

Fischer Theatre Hosting Public Events
It is a busy month at Danville's historic Fischer Theatre. Two popular movies are being shown there this week. 'E.T. The Extra Terrestrial' can be seen at the Fisher this evening (Thursday, July 8, 20...
Jul 08, 2021

Area Crash Claims Life of 18-Year-Old Driver
A Wednesday evening (July 7, 2021) crash along U.S. Route 136 near the Illinois-Indiana state line has claimed the life of an 18-year-old rural Perrysville resident. Vermillion County Indiana Sheriff ...
Jul 08, 2021

Terre Haute Police Detective Fatally Shot
A Terre Haute Police Officer was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon (July 7,, 2021). Detective Greg Ferency, a 30 year veteran with the Terre Haute Police Department, died after being shot in the line o...
Jul 07, 2021

Balloons Over Vermilion Gets Great Support
The chance to see hot air balloons flying over Vermilion County this weekend would not be possible without lots of support. The Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation is the Title Sponsor, but a lot of other...
Jul 07, 2021

Balloon 'Splash 'N Dash' Launches Big Weekend
Ten hot air balloons are scheduled to participate Thursday evening (July 8th) when the Gao Grotto hosts a 'Splash 'N Dash' event at Danville's Lake Vermilion. The Grotto and Shore Wealth Management sa...
Jul 07, 2021

State Police Probe of I-74 Shooting Continues
Illinois State Police are still seeking help from the public as they try to find the person responsible for a shooting Tuesday afternoon along Interstate 74. A 22-year-old Rantoul man sustained a non-...
Jul 07, 2021

Work Along Illinois Route 9 Starting Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that construction work will begin Monday, July 12, 2021, along a segment of Illinois route 9. The work located between the Ford/Vermilio...
Jul 07, 2021






