Event Stories

City of Danville Preparing for First Fridays 5K SUPER RUN & WALK; Fri April 4th at 6 PM
For the safety of the participants, roads will be closed from 5:30-8 PM on April 4th. Please refrain from moving barricades as we want everyone to be safe. Please plan an alternative route for travel during these times.
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Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society Foundation Presenting 2025 Annual Historical Preservation Award Banquet
To emphasize its aim to promote and preserve local and family history of the Illiana area as well as to make it more accessible to the public, the Foundation annually recognizes a deserving individual who has made significant contributions to preserve local history.
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2025 NJCAA Tourney at DACC Wraps Up with Kirkwood Community College as Champions
Speaking to Danville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Jeanie Cooke Friday night, it was all a positive review.
Mar 23, 2025

Enchanted Nights Adult Prom set for April 5, 2025
The Vermilion County Animal Shelter Foundation is a 501c3 organization and all proceeds raised will directly benefit the animals housed at the shelter. The Foundation provides support through spay and neuter, heartworm treatment, medical/emergency financial support, food and supplies as needed, rescue transportation, a...
Mar 22, 2025

Hensgen Points to Adjustments Made Annually & Amazing Team Effort; in Keeping NJCAA Tourney Strong as Ever
Hensgen said last year's change to 20 teams and six days of basketball was a major change that needed more adjustments this year. And the effort is not just for those visiting, but also for those watching on the NJCAA network.
Mar 20, 2025

Top Seeded PIMA, AZ Community College Makes Visits around Danville Prior to Their Tuesday NJCAA Opener
Liberty Estates Director of Marketing Amy Thompson says the first visit from Pima was seven tournaments ago.
Mar 16, 2025

A Thanks to ADODT-A-SPOT Members from Keep Vermilion County Beautiful
We would love to sign up new members on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Mad Goat South 701 S Gilbert in Danville, from 6pm-8pm. We will have free coffee and donuts for anyone who would like to join us that evening. We will also have KVCB supplies to hand out to help with collections to those who are currently volunteering o...
Mar 16, 2025

United Way of Danville Area Announces, "United We Cook" Event
Each $50 general admission ticket grants guests access to sample a wide array of creative bites crafted by passionate community members. The evening will also include a cash bar and tip jars, allowing attendees to support their favorite chefs and directly contribute to the United Way's mission. All proceeds from the ev...
Mar 13, 2025

Basketball Tourney at DACC Begins MON MAR 17th; Call Visitors Bureau if You'd Like a Spot on the Volunteers Team!
Cooke says just one example is the busy hospitality room providing food for all the workers; let alone giving the hospitality room workers an occasional break!
Mar 12, 2025

Balloons Over Vermilion "Christmas in March" Community Impact Awards Distributed; Eyes Now Turn to 2026
We are excited to announce that the total of Community Impact Awards presented today to 23 different organizations is $151,000, bringing our donation total over the last eight years to $685,000!" he added.
Mar 11, 2025