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"BRESEE BABES" Give Bresee Towner Tear Down a Loyal, Daily Audience
And speaking of witnesses, a group of ladies in their lawn chairs were once again lined up on the sidewalk across Vermilion Street taking it all in. As their orange shorts they were all wearing state...
May 30, 2025

Spring Electronics collection event to be held on Saturday, June 7
This environmentally focused initiative encourages residents to responsibly dispose of broken, obsolete, or unwanted electronics. While the event is free of charge, donations to Keep Vermilion County ...
May 30, 2025

Tues June 3rd "Taps on Tuesday" to Focus on D - DAY
The featured veteran will be the late Jim Jones of Catlin who served on the U.S.S. Harding on D-Day. Rebecca Woodrum will sing the National Anthem and Anita Zoeller will sound Taps.
May 30, 2025

Danville Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading with Games, Vendors, and a Movie Night
"This event is one of our favorite ways to kick off summer," said Jennifer Hess, Executive Director of the Danville Public Library. "It brings the whole community together and gets ever...
May 30, 2025

Illinois State Police Confirm One Fatality from Early Morning Crash on US - 150; East of I - 74
Reports are stating that a Chevrolet Equinox was driving the wrong way, westbound in the eastbound lanes, on US -150 between Henning Road and I - 74. The vehicle struck an eastbound vehicle head-on, ...
May 30, 2025

Downtown Danville FIRST FRIDAYS Summer Luau Getting Closer; Friday, June 6th
The evening continues with hula dancing performances and a showcase of classic cars courtesy of the Illiana Antique Automobile Club-a perfect blend of island flair and small-town charm.
May 29, 2025

Dist 118 Board Looks to Future: Cell Phone Policies, Bus Transportation, Trent Sherfield's Idea for Athletes' Training & Academics
Meanwhile, the new District 118 Board did make it official during Wednesday's meeting that First Student will remain as the district's provider of bus transportation.
May 29, 2025

CrossRoads Christian Church Planning for Saturday, July 26th Vacation Bible School
Fun concerts, Bible stories, cool craft, lunch, snack, crazy messy object lessons and we end with an outdoor party - slip n slide and Kona Ice Truck. Parents are asked to join their kids for the end o...
May 29, 2025

Danville Alderman Barred from City Properties
The ban is due to what city officials call "disruptive, abusive, threatening and highly aggressive conduct" toward Mayor Rickey Williams Jr., City Clerk Lisa Monson, City Comptroller Alyssa ...
May 29, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
INCLUDING - June 14: Bubble Blast & Book Bonanza. Join us for a delightful day of FREE family fun on the Library Lawn with our friends from Birth to Five! Enjoy bubbles, books, crafts, and yard ga...
May 29, 2025