Category Archives: More News

DACC Offering Free Black History Course
In response to the fight against systemic racism in the United States, Danville Area Community College is offering a free, three-credit Black History course. HIS-190, titled "African-American History"...
Jun 22, 2020

Danville 'Black Lives Matter' March Draws Crowd
About one-hundred young people took to the streets in Danville Saturday evening for a 'Black Lives Matter' march.... {Pickett: ''If you had a message that you could put out to other people about this ...
Jun 20, 2020
Casino Delays Leave Illinois Lawmaker Frustrated
A leading proponent of last year's gambling expansion bill in Illinois says he is frustrated with delays in its implementation. Scott Bertram has more...... State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, said ...
Jun 20, 2020

Developer Reveals Plans Along Georgetown Road
Motorists traveling along Georgetown Road near Ross Lane have noticed heavy earth-moving equipment preparing a site there lately. And many have wondered what will be built in that area (along the east...
Jun 19, 2020

What's Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend?
A Juneteenth event and Danville Farmer's Market are some of the things taking place around Vermilion County this weekend. The following information has been gathered by Vermilion Advantage and is post...
Jun 19, 2020

IHSA Preparing for 'Friday Night Lights'
It appears the Illinois High School Association is preparing for Friday night lights this fall. The IHSA has submitted Return to Play guidelines to the Illinois Department of Public Health. If approve...
Jun 19, 2020

Special Delivery Aids Local Medical Professionals
Some Vermilion County medical professionals and nursing homes are the beneficiaries of State Senator Scott Bennett's delivery of PPE - personal protection equipment - on Thursday. Bennett first stoppe...
Jun 18, 2020

Ameren Illinois Expands Customer Relief Efforts
Ameren Illinois today announced it is expanding relief measures to customers who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Under the terms of a joint agreement with the Illinois Comm...
Jun 18, 2020

Disabled Danville Veteran Gets Special Gift
A disabled U.S. Army veteran in Danville received a special gift today --- a new roof for his house. Jason Wills watched as workers from Freeman Exteriors worked on his roof. Brett Taflinger, regional...
Jun 18, 2020

Local Man Thankful for Stranger During Fire
An investigation continues into a fire which destroyed a two-story home in Danville early today (June 18th, 2020). Fire Chief Don McMasters says the home at 16 Indiana Street was engulfed in flames wh...
Jun 18, 2020







