Sports Stories

Danville Grad, NFL Standout Continues to Support Hometown that Supported Him
On Saturday, Sherfield will host his fifth-annual free youth football camp, which will be expanding into an evening session under the lights at Ned Whitesell Field.
Jul 03, 2025

Illinois Announces Multi-Phase Plan for Memorial Stadium Enhancements
As part of ongoing enhancements to the University of Illinois' historic, 101-year-old home, Illinois will invest more than $9 million in a new wireless internet system for the 2025 season, with planning underway for numerous other upgrades, including all new videoboards, a new sound system, and LED lighting for 2026.
Jun 26, 2025

Danville Boat Races Include National Junior Championship this Year
The club, which conducts races under the aegis of the American Power Boat Association, the largest sanctioning body for power-boat racing in the country, is expected to bring about 90 racers again this year.
Jun 26, 2025

Woman Who Spearheaded Local Tourism Retires
The woman who has spearheaded tourism in Vermilion County for decades was honored Tuesday during a retirement party at the Palmer Arena. Bill Pickett has the story.... Rhonda Ellis, who has worked in the Danville Area Visitors Bureau Office for the past eleven years, has been named interim Director. Gary Hackler, chai...
Jun 25, 2025

Big Danville AMBUCS Celebration Weekend Includes Special Challenger Baseball Saturday at Danville Stadium
As Danville AMBUCS president Diane Carlton told us, several AMBUCS visitors from out of state were there to see numerous special baseball players from around the area.
Jun 21, 2025