Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Legislation To Preserve America's Farmland
"As a family farmer, I am very concerned with America's prime farmland being covered with solar panel installations. Food security is national security, and if we cover our prime soil with solar ...
May 08, 2024
Annual Police Memorial Service Set for Thursday, May 9th
The public is welcome to attend, show respect to our fallen officers, and support our current working officers from both departments.
May 08, 2024
Danville Council Gives Thumbs Up to Major Renovation Work on Walnut, Hazel, Madison, and Harrison Streets
In his last Danville City Council meeting as City Engineer, Sam Cole said this is a major step forward.
May 08, 2024
IDPH Inspection Pushed Back One Week; Danville Aquatics Center Now Aiming for Early June Opening
The scheduled inspection by the Illinois Department of Public Health has been pushed back one week, which will likely push the Aquatic Center's opening back about a week into early June.
May 08, 2024
Danville City Engineer Sam Cole Stepping Down to Take Private Sector Position
Following his final meeting with the full Danville City Council on Tuesday (May 7th) evening, Cole said he's very much ready to rest for a while, and then move on to a new challenge.
May 08, 2024
State Senator Rose Cites Pair of Education Funding Issues; Both Involving Chicago Area
Senator Rose doesn't see Chicago's mayor getting what he wants, but he does see a request like this dragging budget negotiations into overtime.
May 07, 2024
Merge with The Music Shoppe Causing Danville's B & J Music to Close its Doors
Now, at the end of this month, the city's longest-standing music store will close its doors for good - though it doesn't plan on leaving its customers in the lurch.
May 07, 2024
Erin Gregory Reflects Upon I AM YOU ARE WE ARE Stories
I hope that reading these stories has restored faith in the people of Vermilion County and has cast a beautiful light on those who make life here better.
May 07, 2024
Vermilion County Under Tornado Watch Until 8 PM Tuesday (May 7th) Evening
In effect until 8 PM Tuesday evening, May 7th.
May 07, 2024
Vermilion County Farmers Making Planting Progress Between Rains Where they Can; No Major Worries at this Point
While the trend of late has been plant soybeans earlier and not put it off until corn is done, Fricke says right about now farmers are likely thinking, even if you have been looking soybeans first, it...
May 06, 2024