Event Stories

Kiwanis Pancake Day Brings Back Memories
One of those faces was RAB President and CEO Mike Hulvey. The Danville native and radio veteran said he just happened to be in town, and could not miss this event. And Hulvey was quick to add that he had just spoken with a veteran Kiwanian, who has plenty of Pancake Day experience.
3h ago

Holiday Weekend Packed With Fun Activities
Whether you enjoy parades, carnival rides, beauty queens or fireworks you will find lots to enjoy this Labor Day holiday period across Vermilion county. Parades will be taking place in Hoopeston, Danville, and Westville. Hoopeston's Grand Parade - starting at 10:30 Saturday morning - is part of the 81st National Sweet...
4h ago

Westville Labor Day Celebration Continues Long Tradition
The Labor Day celebration being held this weekend in Westville is continuing a long tradition. It is the 114th Labor Day celebration that is sponsored again this year by the Westville Lions Club. The Lions Club and St. Mary's Church are hosting a variety of fun activities for the public. Carnival rides at Za...
4h ago

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."
9h ago

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

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

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

Vermilion County, Illinois Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Set for Danville Labor Day Parade
Parade route will start at the corner of Williams and Vermilion going South to end at the corner of Main and Vermilion.
Aug 26, 2025

Special Session for Mothers & Daughters Set for Saturday, September 13th at Danville Christian FAMILY Ministry
The bottom line is that we all have needs and until we can discover our own capacity to meet the needs of those who need us most, nothing changes. Therefore the workshop will include 8 presenters on topics.
Aug 26, 2025

Lynch Fire Protection District Golf Outing set for Saturday, September 6th
Chief Dustin Heiser recently appeared with Tommy B on D102's The Big Show to talk about the important equipment they plan to purchase with the proceeds from this year's event.
Aug 26, 2025