Faraci's Measure to Extend Utility Assistance Program Passes Senate
"If we want to help keep people in their homes, especially those on a fixed income, this is the right thing to do," said Faraci (D-Champaign). "The extension of this program is an investment in the health and well-being of our community."
May 16, 2024
Operation Honor Guard "Day of Giving" Announces 2024 Total of $140,940
2024 Day of Giving total announced at $140,940.
May 16, 2024
Village Mall Auction: Two of Three Entities Sold, Parties Not Released; Major Portion Bid Did Not Reach Reserve Amount
Although there was a Part 1 final bid of $3.75 Million, the reserve amount wasn't met, so it did not sell (yet). With taxes & fees, the price would've been close to $4 Million.
May 16, 2024
Hannagan Family Completes Sale of Gordyville USA
The lights have gone off for the last time at Gordyville as a Hannagan family-owned center. It now enters a new era.
May 15, 2024
Operation Honor Guard "Day of Giving" Continues to Bring Out the People; and the Donations
Sunset Funeral Home Chief Marketing Officer Ethan Darby, whose father Rich started the whole movement 11 years ago to give area Honor Guard units the best in uniforms, says he is more amazed by the turnout every year.
May 15, 2024
Return of District 118 First Grade Math Challenge Brings in Some Guest Schools; More Planned in Future
Angela Wilson from the District 118 Math Curriculum Department said it was great to have some guest schools competing, and they're looking to have more in the future.
May 15, 2024
Mosaic City Church Hosting Saturday Evening May 18th Program at Danville Family YMCA
Northern Seminary Professor Dr. Ingrid Faro will give a seminar about her recently published book "Demystifying Evil" this Saturday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Danville Family YMCA
May 15, 2024
Balloons Over Vermilion Volunteer Sign Up is Now Open.
In the seven short years of the combination of Balloons Over Vermilion and Festival of Trees Danville over $500,000 has been donated to schools, organizations and groups that impact the youth and their families of Vermilion County.
May 15, 2024
Governor Awards $2.5 Million in Grant Funding to Economic Empowerment Centers Across State; Including Vermilion Advantage
Funding for the EEC program was made available through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Eligible applicants included career education agencies and non-profit organizations that serve individuals from historically marginalized communities including minorities, women, individuals with a disability, dislocated workers, veterans, and...
May 15, 2024
Sen. Rose Announces City of Hoopeston Receives $2.6 Million for Drinking Water and Sewage Upgrades
The City of Hoopeston will receive $2,654,918 for water infrastructure projects - half of which is forgivable. This loan is to make improvements at the water treatment plant. The proposed improvements will allow the city to upgrade aging system infrastructure and address operational deficiencies while continuing to provide drinking water to custome...
May 15, 2024