Politics
Danville School Board President Not Seeking Re-election
Candidates who wish to run for numerous positions - including Vermilion County school board seats - started filing their petitions at the Vermilion County Clerk's Office or Danville Election Commission this morning (November 12, 2024). One person who is not running for re-election is Dr. Randal Ashton, the current p...
Nov 12, 2024
Petition Filing Time for April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election Begins Tuesday, November 12th at 8 AM
Tuesday morning, November 12th at 8 AM, those who picked up packets to run in the April, 2025 Consolidated Election can bring them in, and they have until 4:30 Monday, November 18th to do so.
Nov 08, 2024
Schweizer & Faraci, Verified by Being Elected, Now Move on to Veto Session
The Veto Session runs between Tuesday, November 12th and Thursday, November 21st.
Nov 06, 2024
Election Picture: Westville Fire Referendum Passes; Faraci, Schweizer Hold Serve in their State Legislator Seats
Within Vermilion County alone, Westville's referendum for an addition to the existing fire station passed with 84% of the "yes" vote.
Nov 06, 2024
Filing Period for Next Spring's Consolidated Election Begins Monday Morning, November 12th, 8 AM
Candidates who file simultaneously for the same office in the same district either at 8:00 a.m. on November 12th or within the last hour on November 18th will be included in a lottery to determine ballot position. Candidates who file after 8:00 a.m. on the first day shall be deemed filed in the order of actual receipt.
Nov 05, 2024
TUESDAY IS ELECTION DAY: POLLS OPEN 6 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday, November 5th Election Day polling places will be open 6 AM to 7 PM.
Nov 04, 2024
Attorney General Raoul Assigns Teams to Monitor General Election
"Voters who feel their voting rights have been violated or who have witnessed concerning behavior should immediately report it to my office or local law enforcement."
Nov 04, 2024
Faraci Introduces Measure to Protect Mahomet Aquifer from Sequestration Activity
"The Mahomet Aquifer is a lifeline for many residents, and while carbon sequestration can play a role in addressing climate change, we need to ensure it doesn't put our community's water at risk," said Faraci.
Oct 24, 2024
ELECTION DAY: Democrat Jarrett Clem Challenging GOP Incumbent Brandun Schweizer in 104th Illinois House District
Brandun Schweizer is the United States Marine Corps Veteran who was appointed to the House seat when Mike Marron stepped down to take the Vermilion Advantage CEO position. Jarrett Clem is a southwest Champaign native who attended Parkland, and received an apprenticeship with the IBEW. Now, he's the Business Manager f...
Oct 18, 2024
Faraci Secures Over $1.4 Million for Champaign, Vermilion County Library Programs
The grants were awarded by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias, who has awarded nearly $22 million for library services and $6 million for literacy programs throughout the state.
Sep 30, 2024