Event Stories

Big Donation to Help Danville's Friendly Town
Danville City Council members are expected to vote Tuesday evening to authorize the acceptance of a $350-thousand dollar donation. Bill Pickett has more... The donor wishes to remain anonymous according to Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates. He says the donor wants the gift to be used to replace the classroom bui...
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Spring Electronics collection event to be held on Saturday, June 7
This environmentally focused initiative encourages residents to responsibly dispose of broken, obsolete, or unwanted electronics. While the event is free of charge, donations to Keep Vermilion County Beautiful are appreciated to support future beautification efforts.
May 30, 2025

Tues June 3rd "Taps on Tuesday" to Focus on D - DAY
The featured veteran will be the late Jim Jones of Catlin who served on the U.S.S. Harding on D-Day. Rebecca Woodrum will sing the National Anthem and Anita Zoeller will sound Taps.
May 30, 2025

Downtown Danville FIRST FRIDAYS Summer Luau Getting Closer; Friday, June 6th
The evening continues with hula dancing performances and a showcase of classic cars courtesy of the Illiana Antique Automobile Club-a perfect blend of island flair and small-town charm.
May 29, 2025

Vermilion Co Conservation District - Kennekuk and Forest Glen Buildings Open for Visitors Sunday, June 1, 2025 1- 4 pm
The Kennekuk Education Center and Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings at Kennekuk County Park will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours as well on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 1 - 4 pm.
May 28, 2025

Danville AMBUCS Ready for Busy Summer, and 100 Year Celebration
The 100 year celebration with the community is scheduled for Noon to 2 PM; Sunday, August 10th; in Lincoln Park. And of course, the wonderful camps for children at Gao Grotto will be happening July 21st through 25th, and July 28th through August 1st.
May 27, 2025

Volunteers Honor Veterans at National Cemetery
Dozens of people turned out Saturday to help place nearly 13,000 American flags on graves at the VA National Cemetery in Danville. Bill Pickett has the story... (Samantha Unger, 12, and her 15-year-old sister, Zora, of Champaign, help place flags Saturday at the Danville National Cemetery.) (Flag volunteers of all ages...
May 24, 2025

Danville Memorial Day Weekend Tradition Continues
A Memorial Day weekend tradition continues in Danville with the annual Rotary Memorial Way along North Vermilion Street. Bill Pickett has the story... In addition to the hundreds of flags lining North Vermilion Street this holiday weekend, flags are also placed at local war memorials and the Vermilion County War Museu...
May 23, 2025

Annual Phil Hathaway ALS Fishing Tournament set for Saturday, May 31st; 6 AM - 2 PM on Lake Vermilion
It costs $25 per person to participate, and there are TOP THREE BIG FISH PRIZES for all species. In fact, as organizer Tracy Fairchild explains, fishermen and women of all experience levels are welcome, by boat or from the bank; and if you'd like to compete by going after just one species, they can make that happen.
May 23, 2025

New Season of TAPS ON TUESDAY Begins May 27th
The Taps team this year will consist of Rhea and Larry Weatherford, Greg Green, Tara Auter, Becky and Alan Woodrum, J.C. Switzer, Susan Miceli-Green and trumpeter Anita Zoeller. In addition, we have several guests lined up to talk about particular veterans that we will be honoring.
May 23, 2025