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DACC Dedicating Julius W Hegeler II Hall
Danville Area Community College is holding a dedication ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Friday (June 25, 2021) for what is becoming Julius W Hegeler II Hall. DACC President Stephen Nacco says the former U.S. A...
Jun 24, 2021

Westville Teen Crowned 2021 Vermilion County Fair Queen
The 2021 Vermilion County Fair opened it's gates to a large crowd on Wednesday night, and also crowned a new Queen to reign over this year's fair. Tinlee Shepherd, the 17 year old daughter of Jason &a...
Jun 23, 2021

Carle, Faith Leaders Look to Improve Health
Danville's Second Church of Christ was the setting Wednesday for a meeting in which Carle Health Care is trying to fill health care gaps of local parishioners. Gregory Scott, Carle's Faith Community H...
Jun 23, 2021

Vermilion County Fair & Expo Spotlighting Youth
Vermilion County youth involved in 4-H are having a busy week at this year's county fair. They submitted general projects for judging on Monday and also hope to take home Blue Ribbons with their anima...
Jun 23, 2021

Pabst Disposal Recovering From Blaze
Pabst Disposal customers in Vermilion County are still getting garbage collection today (Wednesday) despite a fire Tuesday that destroyed all three of the company's trucks. BW Disposal is letting Pabs...
Jun 23, 2021

Cause of Danville House Fire Probed
An investigation continues into what caused a fire that destroyed a Danville home early Wednesday (June 23, 2021). Fire Chief Don McMasters says the two-story home at 609 Jewell Street was occupied, b...
Jun 23, 2021

Vermilion County Fair & Expo Begins Wednesday
The Vermilion County Fair and Expo begins Wednesday (June 23, 2021) after taking last year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Actually, some activities have already been happening at the fairground...
Jun 22, 2021

Suit Seeks to Protect National Scenic Middle Fork River
Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul have filed a lawsuit over the disposal of coal ash at the former Vermilion Power Station. Lacy and the Attor...
Jun 22, 2021

Key Segment of Kickapoo Rail Trail Opens
A key segment of the Kickapoo Rail Trail has opened in Vermilion County. It includes the portion where the trail crosses over an abandoned railroad trestle near the Vermilion County fairgrounds. Impro...
Jun 22, 2021

New President Named for OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
A new president has been named for OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. Ned Hill will be replacing Brad Solberg, who has held the position on an interim basis. Hill (shown in photo)...
Jun 22, 2021






