Category Archives: More News

District 118 Teachers' Union, Board Agree to Two-Year Contract Extension
Noting that the district has several challenging decisions ahead, Danville School Board President Dr. Randal Ashton said it is important that the district have a contract with its teachers in place fo...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 11, 2021

Several District 118 Staff Members Retiring
A number of faculty and staff at Danville District 118 schools are celebrating their last day working for the district before retirement. Each retiring employee has been honored with a sign in front o...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 11, 2021

What's Happening in Vermilion County? (June 11-13)
FRIDAY, JUNE 11 Carle Mobile Health Clinic at Danville Salvation Army - (855 E. Fairchild, Danville) Clinic staff will offer screenings for chronic conditions, wellness care, check-ups, school & p...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 11, 2021

Food Distribution in Danville Scheduled for Next Month
Eastern Illinois FoodBank is hosting a food distribution event in Danville next month. Clients who are eligible to receive food can do so on Saturday, July 10 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Mark Denman Eleme...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 10, 2021

Rising Tide Conference Coming to Danville Next Week
A hybrid conference titled Rising Tide that will focus on trauma and mental health is coming to Danville on Thursday and Friday of next week. Michael Remole of Gateway Family Services and Hooves of Ho...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 10, 2021

Brood X Cicadas Taking Over County Parks
Visitors to Forest Glen Preserve and Kennekuk County Park will notice the distinct buzzing sounds of cicadas deafening the air. "So there's probably, I don't know what the percentage is, equal male an...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 10, 2021 Molten cicada skins have dropped to the base of a tree at Forest Glen.

Pavement Patching on I-74 to Begin Monday
Pavement patching work along Interstate 74 in Danville will begin on Monday. Crews from the Illinois Department of Transportation will be patching the roadway between the Gilbert Street exit and L Str...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 10, 2021

VA Hosting Virtual Hiring Event on Friday
The Danville VA is hosting a virtual career fair on Friday morning at 10 a.m. in order to fill some of the positions that are open at its facility. Some of the available positions at the VA include ph...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 09, 2021

Vermilion County Fair Returns June 23rd
After a one-year hiatus like all of the other county fairs across the state, the Vermilion County Fair is returning this year. The 2021 edition will take place from June 23 through June 27 at the rura...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 09, 2021 Carnival rides are pictured during the 2011 Vermilion County Fair. (Bill Pickett photo)

Local Residents Urged to Use Caution as State Fully Reopens
Illinois will officially be back to full capacity at all events starting on Friday, but local residents are being encouraged to still use caution when it comes to COVID-19. Melissa Rome, the Emergency...
Michelle Mitchell Jun 09, 2021







