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![]() ![]() Danville Police Report Shooting Victim from Incident around 11 PM WED July 9th
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE On Wednesday evening, 7/9/25, around 11:00 p.m., Danville Police Officers responded to the OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center Emergency Depart...
![]() Balloons Over Vermilion | Student Ambassadors Delight in Role
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: The 2025 Balloons Over Vermilion Student Ambassadors pose for a photo at First Baptist Christian School in Danville. (photo provi...
![]() Balloons Over Vermilion Features More Than Balloons
THE FOLLOWING STORY IS BY BILL PICKETT ABOVE: Danville Area Visitors Bureau Interim Director Rhonda Ellis Balloons Over Vermilion takes flight on Friday and Saturday at the Vermilion Reg...
![]() County Board Chairman Steve Miller Hoping for Major Forward Progress on Animal Shelter Issue
ABOVE: Interim Vermilion County Animal Shelter Director Ryan Goodner and Vermilion County Board Chairman Steve Miller. It is well known that the Vermilion County Animal Shelter on Catlin-Tilton...
![]() Fischer Theatre Announces Special Community Involvement/Donation Opportunity; Gene Hackman Film Festival Aug 16-17
ABOVE: Fischer Theatre Interim Director Ashton Greer during Wednesday, July 9th press briefing. Danville's Historic Fischer Theatre has announced a very special weekend for August 16th and 17th...
![]() Balloons Over Vermilion | Co-Chair Passing along Memories to Her Son
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Balloons Over Vermilion Co-Chair Carly Goodwin is shown with her family at last year's event. (photo provided) DANVILLE - ...
![]() Some Seek County's Help to Stop Proposed Solar Farm
Some citizens are seeking help from the Vermilion County Board in efforts to prevent a 1400 acre commercial solar farm from locating along the Catlin-Tilton Road. Bill Pickett has the story.... {AUDIO...
![]() Balloons Over Vermilion | Pilot Who Started Later in Life Enjoying the Ride
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - Ed DeVore was in his late 40s when he started working as a crew member for local hot-air balloon pilots about 15 years ago, a...
![]() Concerns Raised Again Over County Animal Shelter
Some Vermilion County Board members voiced concerns at Tuesday evening's meeting about the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Bill Pickett has the story,,,, {AUDIO: "The City of Danville is a big player...
![]() Danville Council Committee: Tariffs affecting Local Purchases; Building Purchase to Make Way for Mass Transit Expansion
Are the new tariffs coming out of Washington affecting local government expenses? Judging by something that came up during Tuesday evening's (July 8th) Danville City Council Public Works Committee mee...
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![]() ![]() ![]() Fischer Theatre Announces Hackman Film Festival and Fundraising Campaign
The Fischer Theatre announced a fundraising campaign Wednesday. The $30,000 matching donation campaign will support key restoration and tribute projects. Three area families have already pledged $5,000 each. Up to $15,000 in community donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar from these pledges, netting a total of...
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![]() County Board Hears Criticism of Animal Shelter Management and Solar Project
The Vermilion County Board met Tuesday night and took several actions but also heard several public comments on issues ranging from solar projects to the Animal Control Department. In formal action, the Board recognized the resignation of Ryan Goodner, County Board District 1. Ryan is now the Interim Animal Control Dir...
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![]() Information Sought on Danville Shooting
On Saturday, July 5th, around 10:00 p.m., Danville Police Officers located a victim in the 400 block of N. Vermilion with a gunshot wound. The 30-year-old Danville man was taken to a hospital in Urbana, where he is currently listed in serious condition. Officers learned that the scene of the shooting was on the Northwe...
Jul 08, 2025
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![]() U of I Extension Launches Pollinator Tool for Healthy Habitats
Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators quietly sustain healthy ecosystems, successful home vegetable gardens, and agricultural production. This Pollinator Week, June 16-22, University of Illinois Extension joins the national initiative to raise awareness about the vital role these insects play. Pollinators move polle...
Jul 08, 2025
![]() Illinois to Lose $48B in Medicaid from Passage of "Big Beautiful Bill"
The U.S. House gave final passage Thursday to a budget bill that will cut federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $1 trillion over 10 years. All three Republican members of the Illinois congressional delegation voted in favor of the bill, despite a last-minute plea from Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker who warned the bill...
Jul 07, 2025
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![]() Julie and Rick Rohrer have sold the shop to Tim and Giselle Lowe, who took over on July 3. Danville police officers responded to OSF at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report about a gunshot victim who had been taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle. Beyond her position as an ESL/French co-teacher at Yankee Ridge Elementary School, Hannah Romanchuk is in charge of the school’s garden and she runs a student garden club, which has involved securing grand funding for two hydroponic garden towers that she uses to teach her students. A gun violence prevention video, Center for Children's Services building in Danville, construction starting on new Lincoln Park basketball courts, the new Georgetown Fair Queen, and Garden Share starting at CRIS in Danville for Vermilion County residents. What's your favorite broadcast team? Multimedia
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The LatestJulie and Rick Rohrer have sold the shop to Tim and Giselle Lowe, who took over on July 3. Danville police officers responded to OSF at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report about a gunshot victim who had been taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle. Beyond her position as an ESL/French co-teacher at Yankee Ridge Elementary School, Hannah Romanchuk is in charge of the school’s garden and she runs a student garden club, which has involved securing grand funding for two hydroponic garden towers that she uses to teach her students. A gun violence prevention video, Center for Children's Services building in Danville, construction starting on new Lincoln Park basketball courts, the new Georgetown Fair Queen, and Garden Share starting at CRIS in Danville for Vermilion County residents. What's your favorite broadcast team? 'Different point of view' could be advantageous for new Illinois point guard The Thomasboro resident, who farmed in southern Illinois, said at one time he owned seven of the vintage green tractors, which were no long manufactured after 1976. His ownership total is now down to three. A Champaign man pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse Wednesday after he was accused of sexually abusing an underage girl with another man on video. Two new charges were added Wednesday, both for Class X felonies: possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender and armed violence. Today is Thursday, July 10, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Ahead Philo's 150th birthday bash, we popped a last-minute question to the swamped celebration committee: Any chance of gathering some folks for a group photo? The changes could leave 360,000 people in Illinois at risk of losing eligibility for SNAP benefits, according to the state. A Rantoul man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Champaign County Sheriff's Office. The Champaign County Board Labor Committee announced at 8:45 p.m. that it has reached a tentative deal with AFSCME Local 900 for a new contract. A deep dive into latest contact for Illini women's basketball coach In a sense, one might call them “commuter farmers.” Have you ever wondered why we observe America’s birthday on July 4? Sure, the Declaration of Independence was famously approved then. But we just as easily could have picked July 2. Or July 15. Or even Aug. 2. The 28 third, fourth and fifth grade students of First Baptist Christian School in Danville used their school colors and Knight mascot, their love of their pets and animals such as a pig, cow and wolf, and just their love of a variety of colors to make their hot air balloon creations stand out. Balloons Over Vermilion Co-Chairwoman Carly Goodwin remembers attending the Balloon Classic when she was a kid, and after having her son last year, she's excited to experience the festival through his eyes this year too. Ed DeVore will be flying his "Papa's Joy" hot air balloon with approximately 30 pilots and their balloons who will be taking part in this week's Balloons Over Vermilion. "I reached out to the Stevick Center board and asked if they would be open to moving the center to Family Service because we had a portion of our building not being used.” Auditor George Danos said his office could get by with reduced staff for a short time, but Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons said a strike would "drastically disrupt operations" for his department. A Rantoul man who was arrested in an incident that led to a soft lockdown at a Champaign elementary school has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Today is Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: It took a family vacation Alaska to slow down Makenna Peterka in what has been an ultra successful summer break. It’s not a quick fix, Dan Cates warned the school board: “You’re gong to be finding your way for three years and then you’ll know what needs to be tightened, what you got right, what you got wrong. By that time, there will be a foundation for knowing: this is working, this is not working.” At 3:07 p.m. the suspect's vehicle crashed at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Green Street in Urbana. The arena in April announced the Dashers were leaving Meet three-degree alum Paul Ellinger, who arrived at the University of Illinois as an 18-year-old first-generation college student and has hung around for 46 of 49 years since. In a letter obtained by The News-Gazette, Lt. James Carter said his resignation was “necessary due to ongoing challenges related to the hostile work environment, a consistent lack of effective leadership, the department’s inability and unwillingness to resolve conflicts, and the resulting toll on my mental and physical health." Dody Phipps, the matriarch of Faith United Methodist’s splendid Appalachia Service Project who passed away in April, would have been proud. Today is Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Says Papa Del's GM Andrea Seten: “Every day I think I’ve got it together, and then I read those" tributes to her dad, Bob Monti. “Someone from a million years ago reaches out and says something and tells a story. ... We just didn’t ever realize how many people he had touched or meant something to them.” “The reason that we stepped up and decided we needed to immediately take some actions (was) that we became aware that minors were increasingly known to be present under the viaduct while those other activities were taking place." Champaign police responded Monday to a two-vehicle collision in which a northbound vehicle had made an improper turn and was struck by southbound traffic near the intersection of Neil Street and Arcadia Drive. A Danville man is in serious condition after being found with a gunshot wound on Saturday night. The first victim, 16-year-old Erion Turner of Champaign, died on June 29, while the other young male remained in critical condition up until Monday morning. Police said the name of the second victim will not be released at his family's request. Evidence was presented that on March 25, a Danville police officer attempted to stop Batts for a vehicle code violation, but instead of stopping, Batts led police on a car chase, eventually turning into an alleyway, and the officer lost pursuit of the vehicle. Chief Justin Levingston told The News-Gazette that, prior to the accident, officers were dispatched for a report of a "possible DUI motorist" driving a motorcycle southbound on Route 45/Dunlap Avenue in Savoy. Twice a second runner-up to wear the fair queen crown, Westville High grad Lilly Meeker gave it one more shot, and this time judges agreed she had the right stuff to represent Vermilion County. Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who broke into multiple vehicles in the 900 block of South Third Street. Today is Monday, July 7, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026 budget that took effect July 1 reduces total funding for housing programs by more than $14 million. When setting out on choppy seas, is a personal flotation device (once known as a life preserver) enough, or would you feel more secure with an emergency rescue beacon and an inflatable raft? A reader asked a similar question concerning PC security. Dad got the news from his doctor that the chemo wasn't going to buy him that much more time. She gave him three months. He died in February, on Ash Wednesday, but in November, he argued what was perhaps his most important case at the Illinois Supreme Court. As more pet owners are outdoors with their dogs to hike and explore, an uptick of blastomycosis cases, a fungal disease common in the Midwest, may occur. With how hot and humid it’s been, it’s important for runners to up their electrolyte intake, drink more water and prioritize their fitness. |
![]() The sky will come alive this weekend as this year’s 9th annual Balloons Over Vermilion event launches off at the Vermilion Regional Airport on… Around 30 people attended the Vermilion County Board meeting Tuesday, many of them Catlin residents there to express their concerns over a pos… DANVILLE — The Kiwanis Club enjoyed guest speaker Pat O’Shaughnessy with Balloons Over Vermilion last week in advance for this weekend’s event… When Quint Holguin learned that Purdue University would stop distributing the student newspaper on campus, the sophomore staff reporter was shocked. At 38 years old, Christian Mitchell has been inside most corners of state government as a top advisor on political campaigns, state legislator… In the wake of the death of 18-year-old Aniyah Davis, who was shot June 21 while enjoying time with friends at Winter Park, area youth have co… In the wake of the death of 18-year-old Aniyah Davis, who was shot June 21 while enjoying ti… |
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