Community Stories

Danville Noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs Join Together at 75th Kiwanis Pancake Day
"Our Rotary Clubs were proud to be there to support our Kiwanis friends and their 75 years of dedicated service," said Terri Cummings, Noon Rotary Club President. "Danville is fortunate to have service organizations that work side by side for the good of our community."
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Work of Teacher Lori Woods, Student Bailee Easton with Normandy Institute to be Featured 11 AM Sat Aug 30th at War Museum
A completely separate project that teacher Woods and student Easton worked on was the topic of African American soldiers' roles in World War II. Woods says, the simple fact is, that should be talked about more and shown more.
Aug 27, 2025

Plans to Make Oakwood's Old Firehouse Building a Kickapoo Rail Trail Cafe/Bunkhouse for KRT Cyclists/Hikers Moving Along
Hankel says the old firehouse structure, about 300 feet south of the Kickapoo Rail Trail, was first built as a bank building in 1907; and is the only remaining structure from the original Downtown Oakwood of the early 1900s.
Aug 27, 2025

Michael Remole Announces a New Addition to Gateway Family Services
Remole spoke further with Tommy B about the kinds of trauma, recent or long ago, that patients often deal with.
Aug 27, 2025

Thousands of Pancakes to be Served at Annual Danville Event Celebrating 75 Years
The event has switched locations through the years, moving from First Presbyterian to St. James United Methodist, then to the Masonic Lodge, and finally to Palmer Arena in the 1980s.
Aug 27, 2025

Another Vermilion County Sheriff Candidate Picks Up Election Packet
September will mark 10 years since Sands retired after a law enforcement career of about 22 years, he wrote in a social media post.
Aug 27, 2025

DACC Releases Latest Issue of "Jaguar Journal"
INCLUDING - September 10 DACC Foundation Honors Program; Mary Miller Gym; 10:30AM
Aug 27, 2025

Renovation Work Underway at Cannon Park
For the safety of residents and work crews, we ask that visitors avoid the basketball courts during construction. Staying clear of the work zone will allow crews to complete the project efficiently and safely. We appreciate the community's cooperation and patience as we work to improve recreational spaces in Danville.
Aug 27, 2025

Vermilion County Republican Women's Club Hosting 9-11 Event at The Legion in Hoopeston
The Vermilion County Republican Women's Club is hosting a 9-11 event to honor our first responders, military and to remember all those lost on September 11, 2001.
Aug 27, 2025

City of Danville: Police Chief Wants Stronger Towing Rules; Fire Chief Promotes New Place for Residents to Record Information
The chief says officers need to have the option to consider the damage done by a robbery of a family operation, compared to the robbery on a big box store.
Aug 27, 2025