Category Archives: More News

Lena Oatis: This Week's I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE Honoree
Lena Oatis lives right here in Danville, IL and has an incredible story of strength and compassion that will inspire even the most hesitant reader. Lena was born in Thailand, but moved to the United S...
Nov 09, 2021

Vermilion County War Museum Offering Free Admission for Veterans Day Week
The Vermilion County War Musuem is offering free admission this week in honor of Veterans Day. The hours will be 12 Noon to 4 PM Tuesday through Friday, and 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday.
Nov 09, 2021

USMC Veteran Says Medical Cannabis "One Spoke in the Wheel" to Help Recovering Veterans
Combining a couple topics we've hit lately: last week the Danville Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for a second Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary in Danville, subject to City Council Approva...
Nov 09, 2021

Area Land Bank Director Proposes $500,000 Home Rehab Investment from County Board
Central Illinois Land Bank Executive Director Mike Davis has made a pitch to the Vermilion County Board Finance Committee for a $500,000 investment for a Homeowner Occupied Rehab program. Davis says i...
Nov 09, 2021

DACC Names 17 Student Ambassadors "All Star Jaguars"
DANVILLE - Danville Area Community College announced the selection of 17 students who will serve as student ambassadors on campus and in social media and will feature in the College's promotional effo...
Nov 08, 2021

Bobcats Have Great Opening Weekend
DANVILLE, ILLINOIS- The Vermilion County Bobcats of the Southern Professional Hockey League are proud to announce their first two games of the season were a huge success with an opening night sellout ...
Nov 08, 2021

Illinois State Police to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols Throughout November
Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Acting Captain Ryan Starrick, announces the ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Vermilion County during November. NITE...
Nov 08, 2021

Regional Education Office Reminds Undergrads: There are Substitute Teaching Opportunities
With a nationwide teacher shortage going on, the battle continues to have enough substitute teachers available all around. And Vermilion County Regional Schools Superintendent Aaron Hird says a state ...
Nov 08, 2021

Pizza King in Hoopeston Announces Ownership Change
Pizza King in Hoopeston has an important change of ownership! Thank you to Carl and Marlene Shipman for 40 years of serving the public. You have touched the lives of many families in the community and...
Nov 08, 2021

Danville Police Set for CLOTHES FOR KIDS at Kohl's this Saturday
This coming Saturday at 10 AM, a tradition that had to be skipped last year due to the pandemic returns for the Danville Police Department. Clothes for Kids will take place, in cooperation with Kohl's...
Nov 07, 2021







