Holiday Stories
Schweizer Hosts Third Annual Valentines for Veterans Card Drop-Off
Valentine's Day cards will be accepted from Tuesday, January 20th, through Monday, February 9th. Cards may be dropped off or mailed to State Representative Brandun Schweizer, 3821 N. Vermilion Ste. 5, Danville, IL 61832. No appointment is necessary to drop off cards.
Jan 20, 2026
Schlarman Academy Senior Miles Crosby Awarded $6,000 MLK Committee Scholarship
Guest speaker Dr. Dwight Ford delivered a very powerful message about how more bridges need to be built to reach the service's theme of "Equals in Humanity." He says currently "the bridges are collapsed, the cliffs are high, the water is cold, and people are struggling."
Jan 19, 2026
Danville Branch of NAACP's Martin Luther King, Jr Day Motorcade Takes Morning Journey through Cold Weather
Despite the extreme cold conditions on Monday morning, the scheduled Danville Chapter of NAACP's Martin Luther King, Jr Day motorcade went on as scheduled.
Jan 19, 2026
NAACP March on Dr. King's Birthday
At the memorial, Reverend Frank McCullough will lead the participants in a prayer and a short talk about Dr. King.
Jan 17, 2026
Traditional MLK Service Set for 11:30 AM, Mon January 19th, at St. James United Methodist Church
The MLK Committee has told CIMG that the annual MLK caravan through the city, stopping at the memorial, has been cancelled due to the forecast of bitterly cold weather.
Jan 17, 2026
Danville Barbershop Chorus Reschedules Christmas Concert
"Our Christmas concert is traditionally a benefit concert for a local charity," said Fricke. "This year, the proceeds will benefit Wreaths Across America." This organization strives to honor those buried at the National Cemetery on the Illiana VA grounds in Danville by placing a wreath on their grav...
Jan 02, 2026
MLK Committee Announces Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Services for 11:30 AM; Mon Jan 19th at St. James Church
The Reverend Dr. Dwight Ford will serve as the speaker for the service. Rev. Ford is currently the President/CEO of Project NOW, which is a community action agency that serves low-income families and seniors in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties. Also, he is the founder and pastor of Grace City Church in Rock Isla...
Jan 02, 2026
Holiday Travelers Advised to Be Careful Celebrating New Year
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining forces to increase patrols focused on impaired drivers, seat belt violations, distracted driving and speeding as 2025 comes to a close. Whether you're traveling a short or long distance the goa...
Dec 29, 2025
Wind Advisory Canceled But Cold Blast Remains
Although some gusty winds blew across Vermilion and surrounding counties Sunday and early today, our newsroom has received no reports of any significant damage. The area was under a severe thunderstorm warning for a while Sunday afternoon as a massive cold front swept through the area. It dropped temperatures from th...
Dec 29, 2025
Red Mask Reschedules "It's a Wonderful Life" Old-Time Radio Performances to 2 and 7 PM Dec 27th; 2 PM Dec 28th
Red Mask Players have rescheduled their performances of "It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play" to December 27th at 2 pm and 7 pm; and December 28th at 2 pm; in Kathryn Randolph Theatre at 601 N. Vermilion in Danville. For more information call 217-442-5858.
Dec 22, 2025









