Category Archives: More News

Fall Harvest Continues to Look Good
Area farmers are putting in some long hours as they continue to harvest this year's corn and soybean crops. And, so far, the harvest is looking good. Steve Fourez owns a farm in southwestern Vermilion...
Oct 13, 2020

Backpack Food Program Continuing Even During Remote Learning
A Danville woman who has led an effort to feed hungry children on weekends in Danville is continuing her efforts this year, even while many students aren't in the classroom. Rose Gates says the Food f...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 13, 2020

Drive-Through Food Distribution October 24th in Danville
Eastern Illinois FoodBank has scheduled another drive-through food distribution in Danville on Saturday, October 24th. The distribution will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Carle Clinic located...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 13, 2020

Southwest Elementary Going Remote for Next Two Weeks
For the second time since the school year began, Southwest Elementary School in Tilton is heading to full remote learning for a temporary period. District 118 officials say a staff member at the schoo...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 13, 2020

V.A. Offering Drive-Through Flu Shots for Veterans Next Week
The Danville V.A. will be offering drive-through flu vaccines next week for veterans. Both Veterans who are enrolled with the V.A. and those who are not can receive flu shots in the parking lot of Bui...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 13, 2020

Thirty-Five New Coronavirus Cases in Vermilion County
Thirty-five new coronavirus cases were reported in Vermilion County Monday afternoon. County Health Department Administrator Doug Toole says nine county residents remain hospitalized with the virus. E...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 13, 2020

Vermilion County Sees 27 COVID Cases in Weekend
The Vermilion County Health Department reports 27 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend. 17 new cases were announced Saturday afternoon and an additional 10 yesterday. Those follow 51 new cases reported...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 12, 2020

Man Dead in Early Sunday Accident South of Danville
A Westville man has died as a result of an early Sunday morning accident south of Danville. Illinois State Police say 38-year-old Christopher Taflinger was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 11, 2020

UPDATE: Tilton Man Killed in I-74 Crash Identified
A 54-year-old Tilton man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 74 this morning. Illinois State Police say Arnold Cravens was driving a Pontiac Trans Am westbound on I-74 near Batestown at...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 10, 2020

3 Kings of Peace Offer Reward in Homicide Case
The 'Three Kings of Peace' - a group that has tried to reduce crime in Danville - is offering a $1,000 reward in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred a week ago. Jerry Hawker, one of the Thr...
Oct 09, 2020







