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1,393 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,393 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 18 additional confirmed deaths. Carroll County: 1 mal...
Jul 29, 2020
2020 Danville Labor Day Parade Has Been Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Danville's Labor Day Parade has been canceled. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. says the decision was made out of an abundance of caution. He says he looks forward to 2021 when ...
Jul 29, 2020
Danville City Hall Closed Today
Danville City Hall is closed for the remainder of today (Wednesday, July 29) due to an air conditioning problem. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said city staff are working remotely, and will continue to co...
Jul 29, 2020
Former Illini Basketball Coach Lou Henson Has Died
(Photo from University of Illinois.) Longtime Fighting Illini basketball coach Lou Henson passed away Saturday at his home in Champaign at age 88. Henson coached the Illini from 1975 until 1996. He le...
Jul 29, 2020
Work on New Arena Ice System Advancing
The General Manager of the David S. Palmer Arena says he is excited about progress being made to install a new ice system. A $3-million dollar gift from the Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation has allowed...
Jul 28, 2020
Record 14 New COVID-19 Cases in Vermilion County
Vermilion County recorded a record single-day total of 14 new COVID-19 cases. There are now 41 active cases in the county. County Health Department Administrator Doug Toole says the new cases are five...
Jul 28, 2020
Haven Gaming Withdraws Casino Application, Plans to Resubmit
Haven Gaming has withdrawn its application for the proposed Danville casino, but plans to resubmit an application in the future. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. told Vermilion County First News tha...
Jul 28, 2020
Paris Man Arrested for Eluding Indiana Police in 150-MPH Chase
A 27-year-old man from Paris was arrested Monday night in Indiana after leading police on a chase reaching triple digits. Indiana State Police say a deputy witnessed Dalton Seafler driving more than 1...
Jul 28, 2020
Mattis Avenue Bridge Project to Begin August 3
The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to begin replacing the two overpass bridges that carry Mattis Avenue over Interstates 57 and 74 in Champaign. The project, along with the replacement o...
Jul 28, 2020
Housing Authority Receives Camera Grant
The Vermilion County Housing Authority has received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Parkview Court in Hoopeston. The grant money will help fund security ...
Jul 28, 2020
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