Category Archives: More News

DNA Tests Fail to Identify Human Remains
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden is requesting help from the public in efforts to identify a male whose partial remains were found last month. The remains were discovered in rural Indianola on A...
May 05, 2020

Vermilion County COVID-19 Cases Still Rising
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus continues to climb in Vermilion County. Douglas Toole, Administrator of the Vermilion County Health Department announced this morning (Tuesday, Ma...
May 05, 2020

Governor Discourages Crossing the Line to Shop
As neighboring states begin to loosen restrictions for businesses while Illinois remains under a modified stay-at-home order, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he can't stop them, although he said he would disc...
May 05, 2020

A Danville Food Pantry is Reopening Offering Free Food
A food pantry that has been closed for over a month in Danville is reopening. The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is located at the Holy Family Church at 444 East Main Street. It is reopening today (T...
May 05, 2020

County Building Re-Opens for Essential Services
Now that real estate tax bills are in the mail the Vermilion County Administration Building has re-opened to the public for essential services. County Board Chairman Larry Baughn made the announcement...
May 04, 2020

Vermilion County Records 3 New COVID-19 Cases
The Vermilion County Health Department is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have been confirmed locally. County Health Department Administrator Douglas Toole said today (May 4, 2020) a...
May 04, 2020

State Board O-Ks Graduation Ceremonies With Restrictions
The Class of 2020 could hold graduation ceremonies under new social distancing guidelines the Illinois State Board of Education put out over the weekend. Greg Bishop has more..... The board encouraged...
May 04, 2020

Central Illinois Land Bank Authority to Help Decatur
The Central Illinois Land Bank Authority has approved Decatur's offer to help that city market 300 to 400 lots. For any lots sold the land bank keeps the proceeds. The agreement is similar to one with...
May 03, 2020

Illinois Retailers Operating Under Revised Rules
Retailers in our area and across Illinois are operating under some revisions to Governor J.B. Pritzker's Stay at Home order. And the revisions have allowed some businesses to re-open for curbside and ...
May 03, 2020

Major Improvements Continuing at Kickapoo State Park
Motorists traveling in Kickapoo State Park will need to use caution over the next few weeks as some major improvements continue. Workers from the Cross Construction Company have been busy improving ro...
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