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![]() ![]() Election Filing Objection Received by Vermilion County Clerk's Office; Meeting Mon Nov 17th at 9 AM
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE RELEASE Notice is hereby given that an objection has been filed in the Election Authority's office against the Nomination papers filed for Hug...
![]() 162 Years of Lutheran Education at Trinity Lutheran School to End in May of 2026
THE FOLLOWING IS A TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL RELEASE DANVILLE, ILLINOIS- After one hundred sixty-two wonderful years of serving and educating children of our congregation and the broader communit...
![]() SNAP Resource Fair at DACC
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE DANVILLE - Vermilion County Works, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and Illinois Department of Employment Security are hosti...
![]() Convenient Care Plus at Carle Foundation Hospital to move to the South Clinic Building
THE FOLLOWING IS A CARLE HEALTH RELEASE URBANA, IL - On Saturday, Nov. 15, Convenient Care Plus at Carle Foundation Hospital (CFH) will relocate to the Carle Urbana South Clinic building on the...
![]() Northern Lights Make Appearance over CIMG Radio Studios in Danville
Both pictures, above and below, were taken from a field along the east side of North Washington Street, facing towards the CIMG studios of WDAN-D102-KROCK to the north. Both pictures were taken by Bil...
![]() No Students Injured in Bus Accident in Ridge Farm
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY RIDGE FARM - No students were injured in an accident involving a Georgetown-Ridge Farm School District bus Tuesday afternoon, accordin...
![]() THE BIG SHOW: 'Mission K9 Warrior Exclusive' Black Tie Fundraiser set for 6 PM Sat Nov 15th; at Catlin Banquet Center
This, of course, is "Veterans Day Week." And an important Veterans topic was recently addressed on D102's The Big Show with Tommy B. Mission K9 Warrior is hosting the "Mission K9 Warrior Exclusive" bl...
![]() Veterans Day Tributes Take Place both Inside and Outside
ABOVE: (Left) Students from Armstrong Ellis Elementary School listen to the playing of Taps at the Vermilion County War Museum. (Right) Spectators listen to Veteran Mckensy Ellis-White speak during th...
![]() County's 200th Birthday Celebration Set to Begin
Next year marks the 200th anniversary of Vermilion County, but the celebration begins at this year's Festival of Trees at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville. Sue Richter is Director of the Vermilio...
![]() Saturday November 8th was the American Legion Post 210 Veterans 5K Run.
Content and Photos Courtesy of Lori Woods Area residents ran and walked the 5K course heading north from the Legion to raised close to $11,000 for the American Legion's Veterans services. Besid...
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Update To Threat On D118 School Building On Monday
There was an early morning announcement by District 118 Superintendent John Hart concerning an unspecified threat to District 118 buildings today: Due to an anonymous threat to an unidentified school building, all schools in Danville School District 118 will begin dismissing at 8:45 a.m. today - Monday, November 3, 202...
Nov 03, 2025
First Date Of Primary Filing Is Here
This first day to file for placement on the election ballot for the March 17, 2026, Primary is today. Many candidates will be seeking the first place on the ballot and will try to be first in line at 8 AM at the County Clerk's Office. Sometimes, a lottery is required to determine ballot placements for candidates who ar...
Oct 27, 2025
Schweizer Hosting Toys For Tots Drive
State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) is hosting his first annual Toys for Tots Drive to collect new and unwrapped toys for area children this holiday season. The drive runs from now until Tuesday, December 9th. "The Toys for Tots organization does a tremendous job of spreading Christmas cheer year i...
Oct 24, 2025
Helicopter Crash In Montana Claims Members Of Gubernatorial Candidates Family
The entire political community and State expressed sorrow upon learning that four members of former State Senator Darren Bailey's family died Wednesday in a helicopter crash in Montana. Capitol News Illinois reports that Bailey's campaign for governor released a statement saying Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and two g...
Oct 24, 2025
Illinois' Affordable Care Act Using New System
Open enrollment is right around the corner. This year Illinoisans getting their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act will use a new system. Capitol News Illinois reports Get Covered Illinois is a state-based marketplace designed to offer more customizable plans and extra special enrollment periods. But as e...
Oct 22, 2025
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![]() Trinity Lutheran Church announced the closure of its Lutheran day school on Wednesday. In 1942, a 12-year-old Calvin Graham started shaving (even though he didn’t need to), deepened his voice, carefully forged his mother’s signature on his enlistment papers, and memorized a fake birthdate. And with that, he was in the U.S. Navy. Parkland College officials said the collaboration with Rick Ridings Automotive Group provides “hands-on learning opportunities” to students in its automotive technology and Ford ASSET programs. The village of Savoy hopes to have the site of its future downtown square at the northwest corner of West Church Street and Dunlap Ave./U.S. 45 mostly cleared by spring of 2026. Zachary Miller, professor and head of the Department of Military Science, Army ROTC, said that the goal is to amp things up a bit each year. Multimedia
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The LatestTrinity Lutheran Church announced the closure of its Lutheran day school on Wednesday. In 1942, a 12-year-old Calvin Graham started shaving (even though he didn’t need to), deepened his voice, carefully forged his mother’s signature on his enlistment papers, and memorized a fake birthdate. And with that, he was in the U.S. Navy. Parkland College officials said the collaboration with Rick Ridings Automotive Group provides “hands-on learning opportunities” to students in its automotive technology and Ford ASSET programs. The village of Savoy hopes to have the site of its future downtown square at the northwest corner of West Church Street and Dunlap Ave./U.S. 45 mostly cleared by spring of 2026. Zachary Miller, professor and head of the Department of Military Science, Army ROTC, said that the goal is to amp things up a bit each year. The top average teacher salary among 47 area districts last year? Danville at $67,881. Today is Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Meet Blue Ridge's talented — and busy - High School Confidential reporter who loves her "small-but-mighty town." ESPN draft analyst on Illini: 'I think they've been created in terms of finding value' Look for No. 14 Illinois to jump in the next Top 25. Perhaps into the Top 10. “After a lot of prayer and reflection, Cindy and I have decided we're staying in this race for governor — not for politics, but for every family trying to make it in a state that's lost its way, for every parent who dreams of a better future for their children and for every Illinoisan who knows that we can do better." According to Superintendent Jean Neal in a social media message, the accident occurred in Ridge Farm and no students were injured. Meet Information Sciences Teaching Associate Professor Martin Wolske, who promised wife Angie they’d be out of Champaign within two years of starting his post-doc work at the Beckman Institute. That was in 1993. The subject of story No. 2,204 on our special ‘UI at 150 & Beyond’ website: Steve Vavrik, a two-degree engineering grad and energy industry CEO who'll return Wednesday for a guest seminar. With trustees' blessing, the university that produced ESPN Radio morning show host Michelle Smallmon, Turner Sports personality Taylor Rooks and Deadspin founder Will Leitch will soon add a bachelor’s degree in sports media to its lineup. UI Ph.D. student Quinesha Bentley makes the case for Illinois HB 3320 and SB 2279, which mandate that firearm manufacturers whose products are sold, imported or distributed in Illinois share the financial consequences of their for-profit activity. "One Michigan regent called this deal 'a payday loan,' projecting return-on-investment for the equity partner at 15 to 20 percent a year," UI Professor Michael LeRoy writes. A stretch of drive near the home of Fighting Illini basketball could soon bear the name of an alumnus who played in the 1950’s and is remembered as a community stalwart. As he celebrates this Veterans Day, lifelong Champaign County resident and Air Force veteran Harold Vandiver is also around the corner from celebrating his 100th birthday. "After decades of collaborative effort, often in frigid conditions, our lane families will independently choose a date and time for lighting. Others may choose to retire the outdoor displays." An upcoming webinar will address how federal funding cuts are expected to impact local health programs. Service with a smile: How Scott Mulligan is making an impact at DeLand-Weldon schools. Today is Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Restaurant news: Timpone's Ristorante, 710 S. Goodwin Ave., announced the news in a Saturday advertisement with The News-Gazette. The business is set to close on Dec. 20. The Vermilion County War Museum, 307 N. Vermilion St., Danville, will be open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Veterans Day. There will be re-enactors, patriotic stories being read and other activities. On Oct. 9 at around 7:15 p.m., an unknown man robbed a woman of her purse on the 500 block of South Mattis Avenue. Kaitlin Fisher received the 2025 Lee Bensyl Law Enforcement Officer Award from the Piatt County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5346 in Monticello. Today is Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Our favorite pastime is playing endless rounds of tag with the thermostat. Our banter over the temperature often sounds like a poker game. He says, “I’ll see your 68 and raise you six.” “That’s 74,” I say. “I can’t do 74. I’m out.” And I will be out — passed out cold once the oppressive heat kicks in. My apologies to all readers with a Macintosh. This will be the final column on Windows 11. Owner Megan Farkas: “I really love just sharing the beauty in nature and creativity and seeing those ‘aha’ moments when kids discover something new, or when they feel like they can’t do something and then once they accomplish it." "We validate, commemorate and show appreciation for their effort, their valor and sacrifice — endured within the unimaginable, cruel chaos of war — when we remember them by telling and retelling their stories. Lest we forget." "We've heard back from you and we know that you would like to have One Last Dance," Chaz Ebert wrote Saturday night, adding that the Virginia Theatre is holding April 17-19 for the festival should there be a 27th edition. As the weekend centennial celebration continues at Huff Hall, here’s Part 2 of our tribute — the sights and sounds that come to mind first when Illini past and present reflect. “My heart belongs to my two sons, my ever-loyal dog and the incredible circle of friends and family who enrich my life. Giving back to my community is a deeply held passion, and I’m dedicated to making a positive impact wherever I can.” MTD officials said that the Urbana Civic Center has been deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and this means that measures must be taken to “mitigate adverse effects” of its demolition. Here’s a short list of some plants that still have something going on in my own gardens. Ethel & Maud Luncheon: The January edition is set for Jan. 17 at City View on the fourth floor of the Illinois Terminal For decades, the Homer Lake Interpretive Center has been a welcoming hub for learning, discovery and connection to nature. Families, school groups and visitors of all ages have explored its exhibits, attended educational programs and observed the resident animals that call the center home. N… Little did David Grogan know his fictitious writing would be halted by a love for telling veterans' stories. Jim Rich saw some familiar faces when receiving his Quilt of Valor earlier last month. Instead of artillery or other physical weaponry, Larry Schnell’s veteran father used a different instrument of war — a trombone. Not even the clerks at the grocery store or customer service representatives are spared from Major General (Ret.) James Mukoyama’s overwhelming positivity. Local communities prepare to honor servicemen and women as Veterans Day inches closer. Danville High School is bringing its annual Salute to Veterans Concert to veterans during a luncheon at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System instead of veterans attending the school at night. Chancellor Charles Isbell Jr.: “The office structure and name are changing. The mission of the office and our institutional commitment to supporting the success of our entire university community are not changing.” There's no bigger fan of Monticello football than soon-to-turn-90 Pearle Koon. Today is Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call Danville Police at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at 217-446-TIPS. A popular fitness center will be moving from Urbana to Savoy … what’s next for Health Alliance’s HQ building in SW Champaign … and the source of the water for the Homer Lake Natural Playscape |
![]() “This will be one of my most proud moments,” artist Bill Wolfe said of his sculpture of legendary World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle. HIBERNIA - The sun wouldn’t rise for another four hours, but the kitchen inside of Hibernia Christian Church was buzzing with activity early S… DANVILLE — Vermilion Advantage is the 2025 Outstanding Chamber of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE). Evan Cragin, president of the Sacramento County Young Democrats, said he was initially hesitant to support his party’s mid-decade push to redr… Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served in the U.S. Military. More NewsEvan Cragin, president of the Sacramento County Young Democrats, said he was initially hesit… Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served in the U.S. Military. DANVILLE — The Danville Library Foundation is excited to announce its new partnership with N… This has been a crazy year! My daughter moved house - twice - and managed to traverse the wi… By what name will the thief who steals your health be called? By what method will your execu… Editor’s Note: Gloria is taking the week off, she will return next week. Meanwhile, here are… DANVILLE — The Garfield Park and Aquatic Center project in Danville is the state’s top project. |
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