Salt Fork High School's Macie Russell Signs to Run Track for Eastern Illinois University
Salt Fork High School's Macie Russell has signed to Run Track & Field for Eastern Illinois University.
Mar 18, 2024
With Contract Bid Chosen, Palmer Arena Board Looking for Next Action from City & County on HVAC Issue
The Danville City Council will be voting Tuesday night (March 19th) on committing $275,000 in ARPA COVID relief money to the project, which was passed by the Public Works Committee on March 12th.
Mar 15, 2024
Countdown Continues to Monday's Start of NJCAA Basketball Tourney at DACC
The NJCAA Division II Tournament runs Monday, March 18th; until the champion is crowned Saturday night the 23rd.
Mar 15, 2024
It's Getting to be Ballooning Season; So Let's Talk Safety this Saturday (March 16th)
And with this year's Balloon's Over Vermilion set for July 12th and 13th, it will be here before we know it. So Carlton says it's simply a good way to remind all participants in ballooning that this is sport that is not without challenges.
Mar 11, 2024
Your Special Illini Popcorn is in!! Stop by and Support Vermilion County Museum Fundraiser
Each team is getting caramel corn with "tutti fruitti" flavors in their team's colors. Stop in at the museum and purchase your ILLINI POP bag for $15, and you'll be supporting the Vermilion County Museum as well as eating the same popcorn the Illini are during the tournament.
Mar 08, 2024
Barry Soskin Awaits for New Dashers Document "In Writing;" Currently Going Through Attorneys
Soskin says, if it were up to him, this would have all been completely finalized back when news of the potential agreement came in November.
Mar 01, 2024
A Snack to Support the Vermilion Co Museum While Cheering on the Fighting Illini !!
The Vermilion County Museum Society is having a fundraiser to raise funds for its projects and programs. In celebration of the Illini and the Big Ten Tournament, for only $15.00, you can get your very own bag of Illini Pop.
Mar 01, 2024
Basketball Evaluation Sessions with Coach Spezia Scheduled Same Time as NJCAA Div II Tournament
Spezia says he's already got some players coming from his current connections in the Caribbean; but it's open to anyone who might be in the tournament that week, local and area players, or anyone who wants to make the trip. He says this is largely for players who want to advance to the next level, such as from high sc...
Mar 01, 2024
New Danville Dashers Agreement One Step Closer; HVAC Proposals at Palmer Arena Sent Out for Opinion
As we reported in November, the agreement was pretty much set, with Soskin telling us Diane Short would return as the team's general manager. Length of the lease and other details still needed to be fine tuned.
Feb 29, 2024
Premiere Dance Academy 8 to 12 Year Olds Getting Ready for Florida's Universal Studios
These young ladies practice two to three times a week in the Three Kings of Peace Roselawn Fitness Center, with everything happening inside the old Roselawn School Gym. Erica Troxel has owned Premier Dance Academy since right after the pandemic. The Roselawn Fitness Center has been their practice spot all along.
Feb 27, 2024