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  First Fans to Sit Down for a BOV Flight at Kennekuk County Park are Veteran Ballooning Fans
ABOVE: Rebecca Bates (L) and Michelle Sheppard (R) claimed their spots right up front by the roped off balloon flight area shortly after BOV gates opened at 3 PM Friday. Friday afternoon, less than a ...
 Schweizer Disappointed in Bears Announcement, Says Dysfunction Has Consequences
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP BRANDUN SCHWEIZER'S OFFICE DANVILLE, IL... State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) issued the following statement following the Chicago Bears...
 Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library - June 14 - June 20, 2026 2026 Hoopla Reading Challenge: Join Hoopla's year-lo...
 June 5, 2026 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
The Following is a Statement from Vermilion County State's Attorney, Jacqueline M. Lacy As Vermilion County State's Attorney, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that violent offenders...
 Vermilion County Conservation District Trailblazers Camp Forest Glen Preserve Wednesday, July 8, 2026
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE Westville, IL - The Vermilion County Conservation District is encouraging teenagers ages 14-18 years to register for a new summ...
 Balloons Over Vermilion 2026 Starts Friday
Balloon Pilots Dean Carlton, Todd Spicer, and Gary Moore all joined Tommy B on D102's The Big Show for a final preview of this Friday and Saturday's Balloons Over Vermilion, 2026. And Gary Moore, a Da...
 East Central Illinois Community Action Agency Releases Latest Newsletter
THE FOLLOWING IS THE LATEST NEWSLETTER FROM THE EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY file:///C:/Users/dnv1bcp/Downloads/ECICAA%20June%202026%20VOCA.pdf
 Project Success Vermilion Co Joins with North Ridge, DHS, UI Extension, and Carle Health to Grow Fresh Vegetables for Community
The following information and pictures courtesy of Project Success Vermilion County Our North Ridge and Danville High School students, alongside our dedicated staff and partners at Carle and th...
 Vermilion County Gun Violence Prevention Committee Hears from Crime Stoppers of Vermilion County's Chris Clapp
ABOVE: Vermilion County Crime Stoppers president Chris Clapp (right) chats with Danville Alderwoman and mayoral candidate Tricia Teague (far left) during Thursday afternoon's Vermilion County Gun Viol...
 Danville Fire Department Used Blighted John Street House for Day of Training; Welcoming Champaign Fire Fighters
ABOVE: Champaign Fire Academy students take a break during training hosted by the Danville Fire Department on John Street. If you were anywhere near the 800 block of North John Street, just sou...
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE ABOVE: Lara Conklin is joined by longtime Vermilion County radio news reporter Bill Pickett. DANVILLE, Ill. - Danville Area Com...
 Special Medal on Display June 6th, 1 PM; During "First Saturday" Event at Vermilion County War Museum
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY WAR MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE The next first Saturday event at the War Museum will be this Saturday, June 6th. Visitors will be able to see the actual Medal of Ho...
 Vermilion County Sheriff's Department to Utilize Unmanned Aircraft Systems During the 2026 Balloons Over Vermilion Event
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT RELEASE The Vermilion County Sheriff's Department is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees of the 2026...
 I-74 Eastbound to be Closed Thursday (June 4th) at Fithian Exit for Emergency Repairs
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY FITHIAN - Drivers who need to head east on Interstate 74 between Fithian and Oakwood will need to take an alternate route Thursday. On...
Rep. Kelly, Senator Durbin Introduce Wear Orange Resolution to Honor Hadiya Pendleton, Gun Violence Survivors
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY'S OFFICE WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Wear O...
 Scouting Leader Looks Back: Girls Have Been Accepted in Scouting Program Since 2019; Includes Vermilion County
The Scouting Program first allowed females into their Career Exploring Program in 1969. Fifty years later, in 2019, females were allowed into the Scouting Program itself, after much encouraging feedba...
 Danville & Vermilion Advantage Celebrate Chick-Fil-A Groundbreaking; While Nearby Union Protests Take Place along N. Vermilion
ABOVE: At the Wednesday morning groundbreaking for the new Chick-Fil-A (the old Red Lobster site) at 3217 N. Vermilion - Jason Gigot from Solution's Group Real Estate, Chick-Fil-A Midwest Region Exter...
 House Passes Rep. Miller's Bill to End Child Care Fraud
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM CONGRESSWOMAN MARY MILLER'S OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Mary Miller's (IL-15) H.R. 7726, the Stop Child...
 Suspect in Armed Robbery at The Oasis Taken into Custody
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE On June 3, 2026, at approximately 5:26 a.m., officers with the Danville Police Department responded to The Oasis, located at 510 N. Gilbert...
 Balloons Over Vermilion | Westville Pin Collector Relishes his Set
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY WESTVILLE - Of course, the highlight of the Balloons Over Vermilion festival is seeing the colorful hot-air balloons. But for a pin coll...
 
Catlin Wind and Solar Meeting Brings Mixed Opinions Between Officials, Public
Minutes before Wednesday's hearing began at the Catlin Village Hall, Mayor Justin Bargo and Planning & Zoning Commission member Mike Sacre had a spirited discussion regarding Catlin residents' representation. "Are you their mascot?" asked Bargo, which set the tone for the two-hour hearing to follow. The p...
11h ago
Former Police Chief Steve Cornett Honored by All. Arrest made in case. State Rep. Schweizer calls for Moment of Silence in State House.
The death of former Tilton police chief Steve Cornett continues to reverberate throughout Vermilion County and elsewhere. A longtime police veteran and public servant, Steve was not just a police chief but an advisor, confidant, and problem solver as many smaller community police chiefs are. He was escorted back home t...
May 29, 2026
Westville's Freedom Celebration June 8-14th
Westville has always been famous for their Labor Day celebration. And if you think that is impressive, wait until you see their Freedom Celebration beginning June 8th through the 14th. That week is so packed with activities it will take a bit to highlight them. We have a chance to talk with Gary Delhaye, Mary Ann Hughe...
May 21, 2026
State Representative Brandun Schweizer is announcing the launch of his Summer Reading Program for K through 5th Grade Students
For the third year in a row, State Representative Schweizer will host a summer reading program for students. This year's theme is "Plant a Seed, Read." "I am excited to offer my summer reading program again after such a phenomenal turnout last year," said Rep. Schweizer. "Reading is instrumenta...
May 18, 2026
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Police Officer Memorial Service hosted by Sunset Memorial Park
On May 13th at 10 AM Deputies and Police Officers gathered to salute those who have given their lives in the cause of public safety. The names of the fallen were read aloud: August Lind, fallen April 10, 1908, David Farnsworth, fallen January 27, 1976, and Myron Deckard, fallen June 6, 2001. The ceremony was well atte...
May 13, 2026
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Catlin Wind and Solar Meeting Brings Mixed Opinions Between Officials, Public
Minutes before Wednesday's hearing began at the Catlin Village Hall, Mayor Justin Bargo and Planning & Zoning Commission member Mike Sacre had a spirited discussion regarding Catlin residents' representation. "Are you their mascot?" asked Bargo, which set the tone for the two-hour hearing to follow. The p...
11h ago
Former Police Chief Steve Cornett Honored by All. Arrest made in case. State Rep. Schweizer calls for Moment of Silence in State House.
The death of former Tilton police chief Steve Cornett continues to reverberate throughout Vermilion County and elsewhere. A longtime police veteran and public servant, Steve was not just a police chief but an advisor, confidant, and problem solver as many smaller community police chiefs are. He was escorted back home t...
May 29, 2026
Westville's Freedom Celebration June 8-14th
Westville has always been famous for their Labor Day celebration. And if you think that is impressive, wait until you see their Freedom Celebration beginning June 8th through the 14th. That week is so packed with activities it will take a bit to highlight them. We have a chance to talk with Gary Delhaye, Mary Ann Hughe...
May 21, 2026
State Representative Brandun Schweizer is announcing the launch of his Summer Reading Program for K through 5th Grade Students
For the third year in a row, State Representative Schweizer will host a summer reading program for students. This year's theme is "Plant a Seed, Read." "I am excited to offer my summer reading program again after such a phenomenal turnout last year," said Rep. Schweizer. "Reading is instrumenta...
May 18, 2026
Elena Schweitzer / Depositphotos.com
Police Officer Memorial Service hosted by Sunset Memorial Park
On May 13th at 10 AM Deputies and Police Officers gathered to salute those who have given their lives in the cause of public safety. The names of the fallen were read aloud: August Lind, fallen April 10, 1908, David Farnsworth, fallen January 27, 1976, and Myron Deckard, fallen June 6, 2001. The ceremony was well atte...
May 13, 2026
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 The local kickoff for America’s 250th birthday party … a question about the rules for C-U’s Fourth of July parade … who’s responsible for maintaining properties on the UI’s South Farms … how many speeding tickets are issued in highway construction zones … and why it’s expected to take about 6 months to rehab a one-mile stretch of South Mattis Avenue. 
Gariel Pierce works as a Reading Interventionist at Dr. Howard Elementary School while pursuing a Ph. D. from University of Illinois. 
Interested in joining us? Email Editor Jeff D’Alessio at jdalessio@cimg.media. 
Each week, we'll run details of permits for all new single-family and multi-family residences — as well as commercial and industrial work and residential remodeling costing over $25,000 — in Champaign, Rantoul, Savoy and Urbana. 
A proposal to designate the former Urbana Civic Center as a local historic landmark is headed to city council amid debates about whether its preservation would impede the MTD’s plans to build a bus transfer station at the site. Multimedia
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The LatestThe local kickoff for America’s 250th birthday party … a question about the rules for C-U’s Fourth of July parade … who’s responsible for maintaining properties on the UI’s South Farms … how many speeding tickets are issued in highway construction zones … and why it’s expected to take about 6 months to rehab a one-mile stretch of South Mattis Avenue. Gariel Pierce works as a Reading Interventionist at Dr. Howard Elementary School while pursuing a Ph. D. from University of Illinois.
Interested in joining us? Email Editor Jeff D’Alessio at jdalessio@cimg.media. Each week, we'll run details of permits for all new single-family and multi-family residences — as well as commercial and industrial work and residential remodeling costing over $25,000 — in Champaign, Rantoul, Savoy and Urbana. A proposal to designate the former Urbana Civic Center as a local historic landmark is headed to city council amid debates about whether its preservation would impede the MTD’s plans to build a bus transfer station at the site. It was an "everything must go" sale at the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School this week, when just about anything from the building that could be carried out was auctioned off. 
A traffic stop led to an arrest for driving under the influence and unlawful use of a weapon at 3:20 a.m. Saturday. Today is Friday, June 5, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100 and 50 years ago: She stays busy working at three different local bars and restaurants, but if you manage to catch her on the right night, you'll find Kayla Pryor slinging drinks at the Public House 1833. 
A former Champaign County Board member has been indicted for alleged wire fraud during her time on that board. Danville Area Community College esports awards, sports team escorts by emergency responders, additional Vermilion County 200th anniversary events, and AMBUCS Challenger baseball starting this weekend. Second Easton Wilsey memorial tournament to start on Friday A firm founded by three University of Illinois alumni is gearing up to add over 3,500 beds to Champaign’s student-housing market by 2031. Today is Thursday, June 4, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100 and 50 years ago: Since purchasing a Civil War-era cannon, Sidney's Jim Wood has made it available any time he's asked. The courthouse, dating back to 1906, is in need of more — and better-suited — space, officials have said. 
The closure is necessary to perform emergency repairs to the pavement in the open lane and will last for one day. The detour route utilizes eastbound I-74, southbound Illinois 49 and eastbound U.S. 150. 
A bill to protect children online and limit their access to addictive social media features passed both chambers and will soon head to the governor’s desk. J.B. Pritzker has indicated he'll sign it. 
Gino T. Lopez, 29, of Danville, was taken into custody and preliminarily booked on charges of armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm. City and Vermilion Advantage leaders were on hand for Chick-fil-A's groundbreaking Wednesday in Danville. Local union officials weren't as welcoming. Balloons Over Vermilion is trying a new location and earlier summer dates for its 10th year. Congratulations 
Pressing the presidential flesh in a jostling, exciting crowd can turn into a contact sport, and during a 1971 visit to Alabama, one of Richard Nixon's cuff links became a casualty — briefly. City council members have deferred a vote on a controversial apartment building proposal until next week, with Alderman James Quisenberry citing advice from city attorney Matt Roeschley in his motion. 
Three individuals have each been charged with trafficking cannabis after they were found with over 3,000 total grams of cannabis in a vehicle. While the Danville casino ranks No. 16 of 17 in size in Illinois, it's punching above its weight in revenue. Through the first four months of the year, Golden Nugget's total adjusted gross receipts (the amount wagered, minus winnings paid out) added up to $14,428,685.39, good for 14th-most statewide. Today is Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100 and 50 years ago: Willow Pond's Spring Invitational likely won't be the last time Rantoul's Terry Archibald and Willie Carico team up. |
 Warning: file_get_contents(https://www.commercial-news.com/news/): failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 429 Too Many Requests in /home/nwawlqmy/public_html/cnnewsget.php on line 4 The local kickoff for America’s 250th birthday party … a question about the rules for C-U’s Fourth of July parade … who’s responsible for maintaining properties on the UI’s South Farms … how many speeding tickets are issued in highway construction zones … and why it’s expected to take about 6 months to rehab a one-mile stretch of South Mattis Avenue.
Gariel Pierce works as a Reading Interventionist at Dr. Howard Elementary School while pursuing a Ph. D. from University of Illinois.
Interested in joining us? Email Editor Jeff D’Alessio at jdalessio@cimg.media.
Each week, we'll run details of permits for all new single-family and multi-family residences — as well as commercial and industrial work and residential remodeling costing over $25,000 — in Champaign, Rantoul, Savoy and Urbana.
A proposal to designate the former Urbana Civic Center as a local historic landmark is headed to city council amid debates about whether its preservation would impede the MTD’s plans to build a bus transfer station at the site. Multimedia
Featured Top Story
The LatestThe local kickoff for America’s 250th birthday party … a question about the rules for C-U’s Fourth of July parade … who’s responsible for maintaining properties on the UI’s South Farms … how many speeding tickets are issued in highway construction zones … and why it’s expected to take about 6 months to rehab a one-mile stretch of South Mattis Avenue. Gariel Pierce works as a Reading Interventionist at Dr. Howard Elementary School while pursuing a Ph. D. from University of Illinois.
Interested in joining us? Email Editor Jeff D’Alessio at jdalessio@cimg.media. Each week, we'll run details of permits for all new single-family and multi-family residences — as well as commercial and industrial work and residential remodeling costing over $25,000 — in Champaign, Rantoul, Savoy and Urbana. A proposal to designate the former Urbana Civic Center as a local historic landmark is headed to city council amid debates about whether its preservation would impede the MTD’s plans to build a bus transfer station at the site. It was an "everything must go" sale at the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School this week, when just about anything from the building that could be carried out was auctioned off.
A traffic stop led to an arrest for driving under the influence and unlawful use of a weapon at 3:20 a.m. Saturday. Today is Friday, June 5, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100 and 50 years ago: She stays busy working at three different local bars and restaurants, but if you manage to catch her on the right night, you'll find Kayla Pryor slinging drinks at the Public House 1833.
A former Champaign County Board member has been indicted for alleged wire fraud during her time on that board. Danville Area Community College esports awards, sports team escorts by emergency responders, additional Vermilion County 200th anniversary events, and AMBUCS Challenger baseball starting this weekend. Second Easton Wilsey memorial tournament to start on Friday A firm founded by three University of Illinois alumni is gearing up to add over 3,500 beds to Champaign’s student-housing market by 2031. Today is Thursday, June 4, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100 and 50 years ago: Since purchasing a Civil War-era cannon, Sidney's Jim Wood has made it available any time he's asked. The courthouse, dating back to 1906, is in need of more — and better-suited — space, officials have said.
The closure is necessary to perform emergency repairs to the pavement in the open lane and will last for one day. The detour route utilizes eastbound I-74, southbound Illinois 49 and eastbound U.S. 150.
A bill to protect children online and limit their access to addictive social media features passed both chambers and will soon head to the governor’s desk. J.B. Pritzker has indicated he'll sign it.
Gino T. Lopez, 29, of Danville, was taken into custody and preliminarily booked on charges of armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm. City and Vermilion Advantage leaders were on hand for Chick-fil-A's groundbreaking Wednesday in Danville. Local union officials weren't as welcoming. Balloons Over Vermilion is trying a new location and earlier summer dates for its 10th year. Congratulations
Pressing the presidential flesh in a jostling, exciting crowd can turn into a contact sport, and during a 1971 visit to Alabama, one of Richard Nixon's cuff links became a casualty — briefly. City council members have deferred a vote on a controversial apartment building proposal until next week, with Alderman James Quisenberry citing advice from city attorney Matt Roeschley in his motion.
Three individuals have each been charged with trafficking cannabis after they were found with over 3,000 total grams of cannabis in a vehicle. While the Danville casino ranks No. 16 of 17 in size in Illinois, it's punching above its weight in revenue. Through the first four months of the year, Golden Nugget's total adjusted gross receipts (the amount wagered, minus winnings paid out) added up to $14,428,685.39, good for 14th-most statewide. Today is Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100 and 50 years ago: Willow Pond's Spring Invitational likely won't be the last time Rantoul's Terry Archibald and Willie Carico team up. |
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