Health

Special U of I Extension Program to Benefit Brain & Body Set for Wednesday, May 14th
This special program, hosted by Illinois Extension's Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams, offers two back-to-back sessions designed to support mental sharpness and physical well-being.
May 01, 2025

Carle Health President and CEO Receives National Recognition for Healthcare Innovation
AHA will present Dr. Leonard with the award at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in May 2025.
Apr 30, 2025

Dyslexia Center Gearing up for Annual Fundraiser, Next Tutor Class
"Tutor training is also a feature of our program. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field. Requirements include 60 hours of classroom lecture and discussion and 100 hours of supervised tutoring," says Boersma.
Apr 25, 2025

With End of School Year Activities Coming; Time to Once Again Remind Students YES, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU
And some big time perspective came from Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin student actors who portrayed the victims. The first responders had worked with the school to find students to play these roles. They wore microphones.
Apr 22, 2025

CARS AND K9S at Danville NAPA Brings Hope for Veterans, Donations, Passion for Racing Cars
Mission K9 Warrior founder Dave Hughes says getting this program going through American Legion Post 203 in Georgetown was a key moment. And to this day, it takes investment to get these highly trained dogs from their source, trainer Jake Skillett in Brownsburg, Indiana.
Apr 19, 2025

The Danville Farmers Market is Pleased to Announce the SUMMER MARKET SEASON for 2025!
You may enter from Vermilion Street at the light, or Townway at the old Kmart entrance and Liberty via the Village Mall. There is plenty of parking on the east and west ends of the lot and it is smooth enough for wheelchairs, scooters and walkers.
Apr 17, 2025

Area Storm Spotters Get a Special Refresher
Some of the people who help keep us safe during severe weather got a refresher from the National Weather Service in Danville Tuesday evening. {Bill Pickett has more... {AUDIO: "We've got a good social following for Vermilion County Emergency Management and www.Vermilioncountyweather.com. I'm here updating as the s...
Apr 16, 2025

Child Advocacy Center's 3rd Annual Child Abuse Awareness Conference Coming to DACC's Bremer Center Friday, April 18th
As of our Tuesday talk with Advocacy Center Executive Director Jonathan Munoz there were six registration spots still available. Munoz says this program is open to the public.
Apr 15, 2025

Mobile Market Increases Access to Healthy Foods throughout Vermilion County
A grant to the Vermilion County Community Health Collaborative through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services provided for the Mobile Market vehicle purchase, build out, operations and food for the market.
Apr 14, 2025

Faraci Bill Aims to Protect Clean Drinking Water for 800,000 Illinois Residents
This initiative builds on the foundational work of the late State Senator Scott Bennett, whose dedication to protecting the Mahomet Aquifer laid the groundwork for continued advocacy and legislative action. Senator Bennett was a tireless champion for the people of Central Illinois, consistently prioritizing public heal...
Apr 10, 2025