Category Archives: More News

What's Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend?
FRIDAY, JULY 31 Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Wieners & Wine/Free Live Music - (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-9:00PM; Wieners & Wine 5:00-8:00PM. You buy the drinks, we provide th...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 31, 2020

I-74 Champaign Railroad Bridges to be Replaced
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a $32.6 million project to replace the Interstate 74 bridges over the Canadian National Railway yard and Market Street will begin Monday, Aug. 3...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 31, 2020

Former District 118 Teacher Faces Five Years After Plea in Sexual Abuse Case
A former District 118 special education teacher faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a student. Chelsea Robinson, 30, pled guilty Wednesday in Vermilion County Ci...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 30, 2020

Eleven New COVID-19 Cases in Vermilion County
The Vermilion County Health Department announced 11 new COVID-19 cases Thursday afternoon. Administrator Doug Toole says the new cases include one person in their 70's, one person in their 60's, three...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 30, 2020

State Officials Announce 1,772 New Cases; 18 Deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,772 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 18 additional confirmed deaths. Champaign County: 1 f...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 30, 2020

Danville High School AD Says Questions Remain About Season Schedules
Danville High School's athletic director says the IHSA made the right decision yesterday when it reorganized the high school sports seasons due to the pandemic. Mark Bacys says many of his coaches wer...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 30, 2020

Ameren Launches Bill Assistance Program
Ameren Illinois has a new program for customers who are struggling to pay their electricity bills during the pandemic. Under the "Fresh Start" program, up to $700 is available to customers struggling ...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 30, 2020

Five More COVID-19 Cases in Vermilion County
Vermilion County has five more COVID-19 cases. Vermilion County Health Department Administrator Doug Toole says the new cases are three people in their 60's, one person in their 50's and a teenager. F...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 30, 2020

OSF Sacred Heart Recognized by US News and World Report
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center has received recognition in U.S. News and World Report's "Best Hospitals" ranking system. The news magazine says Sacred Heart achieved high performing status for caring...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 30, 2020

Georgetown-Ridge Farm Going All-Online This Semester
While many school districts in Vermilion County are planning a mix of in-person and remote learning, Georgetown-Ridge Farm students will only learn online. The district's school board voted Monday nig...
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