Over the past year local Red Cross volunteers responded to help over 7,600 people across the Illinois region affected by over 1,500 home fires, which account for most of the about 65,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually across the country.

After yesterday's along I-74, another field fire due to dry and windy conditions is now reported to be southwest of Westville, and west of Route 1. Please follow all instructions from first responders.

From now until Nov. 25, community members are encouraged to donate new hats, gloves and hand warmers for adults and children to help neighbors in need stay warm this winter.

The following story is by Bill Pickett.... A leadership team from the American Legion's National Headquarters is in Danville this weekend. Its members are conducting a membership drive according to Michele Steinmetz, the National Member Engagement Coordinator... Team members will be available at Danville American Legio...

The distribution is part of the Foodbank's Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to rural or underserved areas.

The Foodmobile will travel throughout southern Vermilion County on 10/22/2024 and northern Vermilion County on 10/28/2024.

CRIS Senior Information Services caseworkers are Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) certified to assist with understanding coverage choices and ensure everyone who qualifies is signed up for health insurance. These services are at no cost to clients.

Set for Saturday Oct 5th, 8 AM -2 PM.

The October 5 Vermilion County event is jointly sponsored by Danville Area Community College, the Vermilion County Health Department, and Keep Vermilion County Beautiful, and is open to any County resident, including City of Danville residents.

The Vermilion County Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) Council will be sponsoring this event. ROSC Executive Director Jim Russell says Nathan's message will be from the heart.