Health
Twenty-five Year Time Capsule at VA Illiana Health Care Honoring 125 Years of Service to Veterans
The ceremony honored public servants past and present, while looking ahead to the public servants of the future who will open the capsule in 2049.
May 08, 2024
Schlarman Academy 2nd Graders Getting Ready to Help at St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry this Thurs May 9th, and May 16th
O'Kane says this all came about when she was communicating with Mia, one of the second grade students.
May 06, 2024
Danville VA Medical Center to Dedicate 125th Anniversary Time Capsule, Honor Legacy of Public Service
The ceremony will be held adjacent to the historic VA Illiana bandstand and it will honor public servants past and present, while looking ahead to the public servants of the future who will open the capsule in 2049.
May 05, 2024
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Set for "Foodmobile" Food Giveaway at Mark Denman School Sat May 4th
The distribution will be held at Mark Denman Elementary School (930 Colfax St.) in Danville, Illinois on 05/04/2024 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and is open to residents of Vermilion County. Those attending are asked to bring boxes or bags to transport food.
Apr 29, 2024
Federal Grant to Help Improve Danville Neighborhood
The City of Danville is advancing plans for improvements in the Madison Square area now that an $850-thousand-dollar federal grant has been approved. Bill Pickett has the details... Wednesday's check presentation was done near the Carle and Christie at the Riverfront medical offices. (In top photo on left is Danville ...
Apr 25, 2024
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Announces "Foodmobile" Food Giveaways in Vermilion County: Mon Apr 22, Tues Apr 23
Those attending are asked to bring boxes or bags to transport food.
Apr 17, 2024
County Board Rejects 3 Solar Site Proposals
The Vermilion County Board has voted to reject three site proposals for commercial solar energy facilities. All three had been proposed on sites in the southern part of the county. Andrew Kite, an attorney representing the county, reminded board members to focus on the evidence that was considered by the board's wind ...
Apr 17, 2024
VA Illiana Honors Volunteers for More than Seven Thousand Hours of Service
Across America, VA will recognize more than 25,400 volunteers for their service to Veterans at VA medical facilities nationwide during National Volunteer Week.
Apr 15, 2024
Northeast Color Burst 5-K Attracts a Crowd
Weather conditions cooperated beautifully Saturday for the annual Northeast Elementary Magnet School 5K Fun Run in Danville. Sadie Baer, a third-grade teacher at the school, noted it was part of the magnet school's efforts focusing on staying healthy... Baer thanked the teachers, volunteers and parents who helped with...
Apr 13, 2024
Rep. Schweizer Passes First Bill out of Committee, Requires Notice of Health Care Benefit Changes
"Families in east-central Illinois do not have many hospitals or medical facilities to receive care at," said Rep. Schweizer. "It is imperative that legislation is brought forward and passed through both the House and Senate and then signed by the Governor to ensure the situation from 2022 does not happe...
Apr 11, 2024