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![]() ![]() Wind Advisory Issued for Our Area Through Late Monday
The unseasonably warm weather that we have been enjoying is coming to a crashing halt. Temperatures are forecast to plunge from a daytime high around 67 on Sunday to Monday's high only around 25. And ...
![]() Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library - January 4 - January 10, 2026 Pixels & Pages: Winter Reading Challenge! ...
![]() Family Continues Historic Danville Diner Tradition
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Owners Patty and Pete Meeker stand inside Madison Square Hot Dogs and More; at 210 N. Logan Ave in Danville. They hope to open th...
![]() OSF HealthCare Announces Birth of Christmas Day Baby; at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF OSF HEALTHCARE December 25, 2025 | Danville, Illinois - Before most of East Central Illinois was up to enjoy fellowship and gift unwrapping, OSF HealthC...
![]() Structure Fire - Danville Firefighters Rescue 1 by Ladder on Christmas Day; Rescue Pet Cat - Six Displaced
ABOVE: File Photo (Information Courtesy of Danville Fire Department) Incident Date: Friday, December 25, 2025 Time of Incident: 1:45 PM Description of Structure/Property: Two (2) Story Residenc...
![]() Vermilion County Trustee Program Online Auction Scheduled for January 2026
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION ADVANTAGE RELEASE Danville, Illinois - December 22, 2025 - Vermilion Advantage and the Vermilion County Trustee Program (VCTP) is pleased to announce its upcoming o...
![]() Vermilion County Conservation District 2026 Shelter Reservations: Kennekuk County Park; Forest Glen Preserve
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE Danville, Illinois - Looking to host a wedding, birthday party, reunion, graduation celebration, or family gathering in 2026? K...
![]() City of Danville Getting Ready for FIRE & ICE First Fridays Event on January 2nd
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE Kick off the New Year with fiery and frosty fun at First Fridays: Fire & Ice on January 2nd from 5-8 PM at the David S. Palmer Arena! Enter throu...
![]() Illinois State Police to Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Captain Heather Apperson, announces ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcemen...
![]() Vermilion County 708 Mental Health Board Honors Jim Russell and Announces Interim Executive Director
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY 708 MENTAL HEALTH BOARD RELEASE ABOVE: Jim Russell addresses the Danville City Council in 2023. Danville, Illinois - The Vermilion County 708 Mental H...
As Vermilion County farmers close out 2025, the Farm Bureau's Tom Fricke says it was one of those years that will be remembered as solid, but no new records were set. AUDIO: We can stop the coal power...
![]() DiAjae Williams Sworn in as New Danville Probationary Police Officer
ABOVE: Danville's Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr swears in new Danville Probationary Officer DiAjae Williams. On Tuesday morning, December 23rd, a ceremony was held in the Danville City Council Cham...
![]() City of Danville Announces Closure of 200 Block of West Williams
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC WORKS RELEASE The City of Danville Public Works Department announces the closure of the 200 block of West Williams, between Oak and Franklin. This clo...
![]() Work of Oakwood Independent Filmmaker Crystal Hughes Coming to Fischer Theatre Mon Dec 29th
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE COURTESY OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER CRYSTAL HUGHES Hometown Horror Returns: Children of the Cornfield Premieres in Danville Shot in Vermilion County | Featuring Local Talent...
![]() Vermilion Advantage Responds to Recent Employer Announcements, Reaffirms Commitment to Workers and Community
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION ADVANTAGE RELEASE Danville, IL - December 22, 2025 - The past several weeks have brought difficult news for Vermilion County. Announcements from Hyster-Yale Group a...
![]() Red Mask Reschedules "It's a Wonderful Life" Old-Time Radio Performances to 2 and 7 PM Dec 27th; 2 PM Dec 28th
Red Mask Players have rescheduled their performances of "It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play" to December 27th at 2 pm and 7 pm; and December 28th at 2 pm; in Kathryn Randolph Theatre at 601 N. V...
![]() Santa's Anonymous Delivers Holiday Joy in Westville Area
Some Christmas presents were delivered a little early to some children living in the Westville area over the weekend. Bill Pickett explains.... This marks the 49th year for Santa's Anonymous...a progr...
![]() Solar Projects in Works at Danville Sanitary District to Save Money
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: The Danville Sanitary District is working on two solar projects. Jennifer Bailey/The News-Gazette To subscribe, click he...
![]() Never Throwing in the Towel: Danville Woman's Fun, Meaningful Collection Always Growing
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Sue Owens of Danville displays some of her many dish and tea towels on a trellis over her kitchen sink. (Jennifer Bailey photos/T...
![]() Beyond the Boardroom: Fischer Theatre's Ashton Greer
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JEFF D'ALESSIO ABOVE: Ashton Greer's favorite moment on the job so far? "Turning the Fischer Theatre around in 2025 to lead us into a bright future." (p...
Danville Fire Department Responds to Christmas Fire- One Rescued By Ladder- Five By Front Door
The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a two-story single-family residence on Christmas Day at 520 Bryan Street. Engine 1 arrived first on scene and reported a two-story house with smoke and fire showing. Crews immediately initiated fire attack operations and simultaneously began rescue ...
Dec 26, 2025
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U of I Extension Master Gardener Program recognizes Danville Community Members
The banquet honored individuals and organizations whose ongoing support, collaboration and dedication help Master Gardeners extend research-based horticulture education and community gardening efforts throughout Vermilion County. "These community partners are essential to the success of our Master Gardener program...
Dec 18, 2025
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Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Tuesday 12/16/25 (UPDATED 12/15/25 AT 11:15 P.M. CST)
Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Tuesday December 16, 2025 (UPDATED 12/15/25 AT 11:15 P.M. CST): SCHOOLS: North Central Parke Community School Corp.--2 Hour Delay North Vermillion School Corp.--2 Hour Delay South Vermillion-Synchronous Learning Day Southwest Parke Schools--2 Hour Del...
Dec 16, 2025
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Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Monday December 15, 2025 (UPDATED 12/14/25 AT 8:15 P.M. CST)
Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Monday December 15, 2025 (UPDATED 12/14/25 AT 8:15 P.M. CST): SCHOOLS: Armstrong-Ellis Grade School-E-Learning Day Armstrong Township High School-E-Learning Day Attica Consolidated School Corp.--2 Hour Delay Benton Community School Corp.--2 Hour Delay...
Dec 14, 2025
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Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Sunday 12/14/25 (UPDATED 12/13/25 AT 7:45 P.M. CST)
Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Sunday December 14, 2025 (UPDATED 12/13/25 AT 7:45 P.M. CST): CHURCHES: Central Park Church of Christ in Tilton-No Services Sunday First Baptist Church of Covington-No Services Sunday Winter Weather is causing a number of closings that may go unreport...
Dec 14, 2025
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Danville Fire Department Responds to Christmas Fire- One Rescued By Ladder- Five By Front Door
The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a two-story single-family residence on Christmas Day at 520 Bryan Street. Engine 1 arrived first on scene and reported a two-story house with smoke and fire showing. Crews immediately initiated fire attack operations and simultaneously began rescue ...
Dec 26, 2025
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U of I Extension Master Gardener Program recognizes Danville Community Members
The banquet honored individuals and organizations whose ongoing support, collaboration and dedication help Master Gardeners extend research-based horticulture education and community gardening efforts throughout Vermilion County. "These community partners are essential to the success of our Master Gardener program...
Dec 18, 2025
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Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Tuesday 12/16/25 (UPDATED 12/15/25 AT 11:15 P.M. CST)
Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Tuesday December 16, 2025 (UPDATED 12/15/25 AT 11:15 P.M. CST): SCHOOLS: North Central Parke Community School Corp.--2 Hour Delay North Vermillion School Corp.--2 Hour Delay South Vermillion-Synchronous Learning Day Southwest Parke Schools--2 Hour Del...
Dec 16, 2025
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Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Monday December 15, 2025 (UPDATED 12/14/25 AT 8:15 P.M. CST)
Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Monday December 15, 2025 (UPDATED 12/14/25 AT 8:15 P.M. CST): SCHOOLS: Armstrong-Ellis Grade School-E-Learning Day Armstrong Township High School-E-Learning Day Attica Consolidated School Corp.--2 Hour Delay Benton Community School Corp.--2 Hour Delay...
Dec 14, 2025
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Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Sunday 12/14/25 (UPDATED 12/13/25 AT 7:45 P.M. CST)
Weather Related Closings, Cancellations, Delays, and Adjustments for Sunday December 14, 2025 (UPDATED 12/13/25 AT 7:45 P.M. CST): CHURCHES: Central Park Church of Christ in Tilton-No Services Sunday First Baptist Church of Covington-No Services Sunday Winter Weather is causing a number of closings that may go unreport...
Dec 14, 2025
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![]() Mickensy Ellis-White of Mpower Counseling: "I’m able to pay off the building that we own and offer some other opportunities such as solar and fencing and concrete work and interior work, so it’s a lot of really great upgrades." As the new year rolls in, some new Illinois laws are being rolled out by the General Assembly for 2026. Let’s begin with publicly flashing some laws on privacy. Three-time Illinois MVP still holds program's single-game scoring record Tara Chandler on Angie Walsh ... Adam Osman on Ghada Al Adhami ... Michael Estes on Milt Kelly ... Marilyn Banks on Minnie Pearson ... Shannon Siders on Lori Gold Patterson ... Kamren Mason-El on January Boten ... Peter Tomaras on Amy Brown ... and more. Rule No. 1 of the workplace? "Be kind — always. You never know what someone else is going through." MultimediaThe LatestMickensy Ellis-White of Mpower Counseling: "I’m able to pay off the building that we own and offer some other opportunities such as solar and fencing and concrete work and interior work, so it’s a lot of really great upgrades." As the new year rolls in, some new Illinois laws are being rolled out by the General Assembly for 2026. Let’s begin with publicly flashing some laws on privacy. Three-time Illinois MVP still holds program's single-game scoring record Tara Chandler on Angie Walsh ... Adam Osman on Ghada Al Adhami ... Michael Estes on Milt Kelly ... Marilyn Banks on Minnie Pearson ... Shannon Siders on Lori Gold Patterson ... Kamren Mason-El on January Boten ... Peter Tomaras on Amy Brown ... and more. Rule No. 1 of the workplace? "Be kind — always. You never know what someone else is going through." Mistletoe is a mysterious holiday plant that many of us may not understand much about other than the fact that you may be at risk of getting kissed if you stand underneath a sprig of it. However, this plant has a very interesting lifestyle, as well as a fascinating history of human interaction. Have you considered where this plant exists in nature or how it came to be the ubiquitous holiday plant we know today? Ethel & Maud Luncheon: The January edition is set for Jan. 17 at City View on the fourth floor of the Illinois Terminal “Our neighborhood is very diverse and important, but the safety concerns are what we really need to work on,” says Joseph Wilson, president of the MLK Subdivision neighborhood association. According to Ellie Ginis, project development manager with Earthrise Energy, "to move forward with the proposed Tilton Solar Project, Earthrise must obtain zoning approvals from both the village of Catlin and the village of Tilton." As St. Michael Catholic Church hosts its final mass on Sunday, parishioners and everyone else are invited to attend not only in mourning, but in celebration of the church’s impact. When Fairmount-area farmer Steve Fourez served on the Vermilion County Board from around 2006 to 2022, wind and solar farms were few and far between in the area. A year and half after putting their pride and joy up for sale, it's business as usual for Skateland Savoy owners Bob and Jeanne Householder. Today is Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: The complicated business of setting a start date for the Prospect Avenue project … changes coming to estate sales in Illinois … renovations at a Neil Street eatery … and some new local history resources from the pages of the News-Gazette, by way of the Champaign County Historical Archives. All in this week’s Mailbag. About 300 central Illinois families are admiring brightly decorated Christmas trees in their homes this season that were nurtured on the Krone Tree Farm in Sangamon County for six to 10 years, depending on tree size and type. “With passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, students will once again have access to a fortified, nutritious whole milk option at school, supporting healthy growth and development," says Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson. Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise of artificial intelligence demand ever-increasing amounts of power. After 37 years working in plumbing and pipefitting, Matt Faulkner was preparing to hang up the hat on his career when he found himself on a job with a dream coworker: his son, Cameron. Chambana bargoers have pretty good odds of knowing Dylan Royer: He cut his teeth on the career at Papa Del’s while it was on Green Street, got in a good few years over at Seven Saints, and now serves drinks at Punch. Gibson Area Hospitals added two new clinics set to open early January 2026. “Some bizarre construction is happening to the building that housed Slim Chickens on Neil Street in Champaign. Do you know what they're doing?" News on a local filmmaker and her short film premiere, Carle's Mobile Market, a local Danville man who has given away turkeys and hams for the holidays, and the next Danville Area Community College Scholarship application period. Nearly 150 years after his death, just mentioning the name Parson Brownlow can trigger a reaction. The timeline calls for expert depositions to be completed by Jan. 9, with a pretrial conference scheduled for Jan. 22. For the 33rd year in a row, the Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District collected toys and gifts to hand out to kids in the Loral, Woods Edge, Dobbins Downs and Wilbur Heights neighborhoods. While ground has yet to be broken on the Urbana project site near Lincoln and Bradley avenues, Angela Bradley is optimistic that construction of HeartStrong Grocery could begin in 2026. In Heritage High senior Rylan White's case, getting called to the principal's office is a good thing. Today is Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Pritzker: “American cities, suburbs and communities should not have to face masked federal agents asking for their papers, judging them for how they look or sound, and living in fear that President can deploy the military to their streets.” Illinois forward Ben Humrichous following up Monday night's blowout win against Missouri with his wedding Tuesday Some 49 years after Debbie Seripinas and Cindy Pataki introduced Santa’s Anonymous to Vermilion County, the Christmastime tradition is going strong as ever. Popular Nashville, Tenn., bar will host a pregame party for Illini fans ahead the Music City Bowl. Nearly 50 years ago, a 21-year-old Illinois State University student was found in the front lawn of her sorority house, beaten and unconscious. Nineteen Local Food Infrastructure Grant recipients received a collective $1.8 million in funding awarded in 2024 after passage of the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Act. The law created funding to support small farmers and food distributors — those with fewer than 50 employees — in producing locally grown food for Illinois communities. Today is Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: With the Medical Aid in Dying Bill drawing jeers from the Catholic Conference and cheers from the ACLU, Rev. Rickey Parks, Julie Pryde, Cathy Emanuel, Rabbi Alan Cook, Dr. Stuart King, Rep. Carol Ammons, Dr. Ravi Hasanadka, Dannel McCollum, Dr. Robert Parker, Darya Shahgheibi and Rev. Beth Monhollen make their cases for and against the controversial legislation. That makes it three in a row for Illinois in the annual St. Louis tussle. Ted Drewes ice cream for everyone. The search for the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian dead on Saturday continued through Monday as family and friends of the deceased came together for a memorial. Three passengers were taken into custody Friday after an incident near the Culver's location in Champaign, Illinois State Police say. Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help finding information regarding two burglaries with forced entry into farm buildings. The long black 1941 Packard 160 two-door convertible slipped into a parking space in front of Paxton’s State Street Mall. It was a typical late-fall day — partly cloudy, a chill in the air, a couple of weeks before the Arctic blast that would hit the area. Everyone is connected through two people — Janna and Rod Horsch, the married managers of the store, but after New Years Eve the couple will pass leadership off to a new couple. Vermilion County Veterans Assistance Commission board members also voted Thursday to terminate Superintendent E. Marti Carroll. The dismissal came after some board members expressed concerns about $550,000 being available to help veterans, but only about $65,000 has been spent on services for veterans over the past two years. Executive Director David Schnelle, former Danville city engineer who has been with the sanitary district since 2019 and became director at the end of July with the retirement of Doug Ahrens, said they are soliciting cost proposals for engineering and design to build a solar array system on one of the district's pieces of farm ground. Today is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Since this is the last column of 2025, I'll charge the batteries to predict future technologies and products. |
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