Category Archives: More News
Vermilion County Schools Plan Reopening
Danville District 118 is planning an A and B reopening schedule this fall at its school buildings, while Georgetown-Ridge Farm is planning online-only classes for the first semester of the school year...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2020

In-Person Casino Presentation Later This Month
After Haven Gaming withdrew its application for the proposed Danville casino on Lynch Road, city council members will be meeting with the company to hash out a new application to the Illinois Gaming B...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2020

Mayor Says Cannabis Store Would Like to Have Medicinal Designation
Since opening in May on Lynch Road, Sunnyside has been able to sell adult-use recreational cannabis products, but it does not have the designation of a medical marijuana store. Mayor Rickey Williams J...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 05, 2020 Stock Catalog / CC

Six New COVID-19 Cases in Vermilion County; State Positivity Rate Down Slightly
Six new COVID-19 cases were reported in Vermilion County Tuesday afternoon. Vermilion County Health Department Administrator Doug Toole says the new cases are all under the age of 50: two people in th...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2020

Woman Faces Charges in Danville Shooting Incident
A Danville woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting at a man during an argument over the weekend. Danville Police Commander Josh Webb says 22-year-old J'Naya Edmunds was arrested Monday after ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2020

Food Truck Regulations Up for Vote
Food trucks could soon be subject to city ordinances under a plan up for a vote at tonight's Danville city council meeting. Alderman will consider amending the city's code to add a new section dealing...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2020

Vermilion Valley, Sangamon Valley Conferences Forming Football Alliance
The Vermilion Valley Conference and the Sangamon Valley Conference are combining their football schedules. All remaining members of the SVC and the VVC will form the Vermilion Valley Football Alliance...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2020

Twelve New Coronavirus Cases in Vermilion County
The Vermilion County Health Department says Vermilion County has 12 new coronavirus cases. Administrator Doug Toole says the new cases are one person in their 80's, two people in their 70's, one perso...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 04, 2020

Health Department Preparing for Flu Season, School Reopening
While COVID-19 continues to make headlines everyday, the regular flu season is quickly approaching. This is making public health departments across the country more urgent in their approach to both vi...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 03, 2020

Vermilion Heights Man Creates "Blessing Box" to Help People's Food Needs
Many people are familiar with a Little Free Library, where people put books in a box for others to read. Now, a Vermilion Heights man has expanded on that, creating what he calls a "blessing box" for ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 01, 2020







