Category Archives: More News

Youth Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics Being Planned
A meeting scheduled by State officials on Wednesday (May 12, 2021) will focus on how Covid-19 vaccinations will be given to Illinois youth ages 12 to 15. The FDA has approved the Emergency Use Authori...
May 10, 2021

Rep. Miller Seeks New Republican Conference Chair
Congresswoman Mary Miller wants Representative Liz Cheney removed from her position as Republican Conference Chair. ''I believe that Rep. Cheney does not represent the Republican conference and should...
May 10, 2021

Champaign Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case
A Champaign man has been sentenced to nearly eleven years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography. Senior U.S. District Judge Michael Mihm sentenced 37-year-old Mathew McDuffi...
May 10, 2021

No Explosive Materials Found in Car That Crashed
Danville Police say an investigation has determined there were no explosive materials in a car which crashed Friday during a police chase. The pursuit was initiated by Indiana State Police in Warren C...
May 10, 2021

Town Hall on Environment Set for Tuesday Night
Local environmental activists will be coming together to hold a virtual town hall with State Senator Scott Bennett on Tuesday night to discuss the clean energy and economy and jobs in Illinois. The ev...
Michelle Mitchell May 10, 2021

High-Speed Pursuit Ends with Crash in Front of Church
A high-speed pursuit that began in Indiana ended with the driver crashing in front of a church on Danville's east side. Danville Police Sgt. Jason Jeffries says that officers were chasing a driver Fri...
Michelle Mitchell May 07, 2021

What's Happening in Vermilion County? (May 7-9)
Our weekend calendar is courtesy of Vermilion Advantage: FRIDAY, MAY 7 Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Wieners & Wine/Live Music/Vendor Shopping - (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-9:00PM;...
Michelle Mitchell May 07, 2021

Changes Coming to Balloons Over Vermilion
The organizers of this year's Balloons Over Vermilion festival say they will be keeping all attendees safe from COVID-19, while also having new activities for the public to enjoy. Co-Chairman Jim Ande...
Michelle Mitchell May 07, 2021

Tracy Lawrence Headlining Georgetown Fair
Nationally acclaimed country singer Tracy Lawrence is coming to the Georgetown Fair this summer. The artist, who has had eight songs reach number-one on the Billboard Country charts, will headline the...
Michelle Mitchell May 07, 2021 Southern Arkansas University / CC

St. Joseph Man Dies in Crash in Champaign County
An elderly man from St. Joseph died Thursday afternoon when he pulled out in front of another driver northeast of Urbana. Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup says that 81-year-old John Reitmeier w...
Michelle Mitchell May 07, 2021






