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National Fair Housing Expert to Speak in Champaign
As a leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® joins the natio...
Unemployment Drops in Vermilion County
New figures from the Illinois Department of Employment security show the unemployment picture improved last month in Danville...
Flooding Continues to Impact Vermilion County!
Vermilion County is continuing to experience rising flood waters this morning (Friday -April 19th), and the Vermilion County ...
American Red Cross Opens Local Disaster Shelters
The American Red Cross has opened two disaster shelters in our area to assist those who are forced to evacuate their homes du...
American Red Cross Opens Local Disaster Shelters
The American Red Cross has opened two disaster shelters in our area to assist those who are forced to evacuate their homes du...
Local Projects in Governor's Transportation Plan
State Representative Chad Hays (R-Catlin) and Senator Michael Frerichs (D-Champaign) say they are very pleased to see local p...
Citizens Speak Out on County's Wind Farm Ordinance
Some citizens who want to see changes in the county’s wind farm ordinance, and others who say leave it alone, spoke out...
Champaign County Crash Victim Identified
The Champaign County Coroner has released the name of a woman who died early Sunday (April 14th) from injuries suffered in a ...
Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Large Hail to Area
Severe thunderstorms which rolled across the area late Wednesday and overnight brought flash flooding and some possible hail ...
*** FLASH FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 7:00 A.M. ***
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LINCOLN HAS EXTENDED THE* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... CHAMPAIGN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOI...
Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail to Our Region
Severe thunderstorms which rolled across the area late Wednesday and overnight brought flash flooding and some possible hail ...
Meeting Monday Evening on Wind Farm Ordinance
The Vermilion County Board's Executive Committee will be gathering public input Monday evening (April 15th) on whether th...
Urbana Man Hurt When SUV Rolls on I-74
An Urbana man was transported to Carle Hospital for treatment last night (Monday) after being hurt in a single-vehicle crash ...
Urbana Voters to Narrow Mayoral Contenders
Voters will be heading to the polls across Illinois Tuesday to vote in primary elections…but polling places will be qu...
Illinois Deer Harvest on Par With Last Year
New numbers show the deer season that just concluded was on par with last year's figures.“Our deer hunting seasons ...
Vermilion County Jobless Rate Rises Above 10-Percent
New unemployment figures show the jobless rate rose in Vermilion County last month, climbing from 9.8 to 10.4 percent of the ...
California Ridge Wind Farm Now Operational
Invenergy says its California Ridge Wind Project in Vermilion and Champaign Counties is now on-line. The company says constru...
California Ridge Project Goes On Line
Invenergy Wind LLC (“Invenergy”)has announced the completion of construction, and the start of full commercial op...
*** FLOOD ADVISORY ISSUED FOR AREA ***
905 AM CST THU DEC 20 2012THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LINCOLN HAS ISSUED AN* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR......
Champaign County Bank Robbery Probed
It took Champaign County Sheriff’s Police only few hours Monday (Dec. 17th) to take a suspect into custody in connectio...
Roadside Safety Checks Planned in Champaign County
Illinois State Police, District 10, will be conducting Roadside Safety Checks in Champaign and Macon Counties during the mont...
Unemployment Rates Fall Across Our Region
New unemployment figures show the jobless rate fell across East Central Illinois during September. Vermilion County’s u...
Suit Filed Over Illinois Constitutional Amendment
The constitutional amendment that’s on the ballot is confusing, according to an Illinois constitutional activist.John B...
Danville Man Killed in Interstate 74 Crash
A single-vehicle crash along Interstate 74 in Champaign County this afternoon (Wed., Oct. 10th)has left a Danville man dead. ...
Provena 'All in the Jeans Day' Set Friday
Many people in our area will be wearing jeans to school or work on Friday (October 5th) showing their support for the local b...
Champaign Area Olympians to be Honored
United States Olympians Gia Lewis-Smallwood and Tyler McGill will become the 40th and 41st Champaign-area athletes to have th...
What's Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend?
What's Happening in Vermilion County this Weekend?Sept. 28-30, 2012Disclaimer:The following information is gathered from ...
Unemployment Improves Slightly Across Region
New numbers are out from the Illinois Department of Employment Security showing an improving unemployment picture across our ...
Champaign County Crash Claims a Life
The Champaign County Coroner has released preliminary autopsy results on a man killed in a crash near Fisher Wednesday.Corone...
Operation Campus / Tap Results in 25 Arrests
The Illinois State Police (ISP), assisted by the Champaign Police Department, conducted an Operation Campus/ Tap detail durin...
'Stranger Danger' Classes Set in Champaign
In light of two separate incidents of child abduction in Champaign, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Champaign County and the Amer...
Unemployment Figures Rise in Area
Unemployment continues to rise across parts of East Central Illinois according to new figures. But the Illinois Department of...
Champaign County Man Named Best Hog Caller
Creativity and a good set of lungs are a $250 combination for the first-place winners of the hog- and husband-calling con...
Some Still Cleaning-Up Following Storms
The clean-up continues this morning across parts of east-central Illinois and western Indiana after some strong thunderstorms...
Urbana Police Probe Double Shooting
Urbana Police are continuing their investigation into a double shooting incident on Wednesday (Aug. 8th) A news released issu...
Hoopeston Man Charged in Auto Theft
Illinois State Police say a Hoopeston man was taken into custody Saturday after crashing a stolen car along Interstate 72 in ...
Rollover Crash Sends Danville Family to Hospital
A roll-over crash along Interstate 74 in Champaign County sent three members of a Danville family to the hospital today (Frid...
Unemployment Climbs Across Our Region
Unemployment rates are climbing across East Central Illinois. New figures from the Illinois Department of Employment Security...
Area Farmers Can Get Federal Disaster Assistance
Gov. Pat Quinn toured a farm in Waltonville Mondayto check on the effects the drought is having on agriculture.Quinn says sev...
Three Champaign Co. Auto Accidents Send Seven to Hospital
Three separate auto accidents in a five-hour period yesterday afternoon in Champaign County sent several people to local hosp...
New Unemployment Figures Mixed Across Region
New unemployment figures are mixed across East Central Illinois. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says Danville...
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Champaign County
– The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first West Nile virus positive bird detected in cent...
Area Residents Injured in Auto Accidents Monday
A Potomac man was hospitalized yesterday morning when his car left US150 near St. Joseph going westbound, ran thru a cornfiel...
Area Residents Injured in Auto Accidents Monday
A Potomac man was hospitalized yesterday morning when his car left US150 near St. Joseph going westbound, ran thru a cornfiel...
Unemployment News Mixed in Vermilion County
A new report shows unemployment levels rose slightly last month in Danville, but fell in Vermilion County. Danville’s j...
Area Coal Mine Proposal Draws Concerns
A citizens environmental group is voicing concerns about a proposed coal mine in southwestern Vermilion and southeastern Cham...
Tornados Spin Across Vermilion & Champaign Counties
What was believed to bea small tornado touched down briefly in Tilton Tuesday afternoon. It picked up a large metal garage po...
Muti-Year Transportation Program Outlined for Illinois
Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider today unveiled “Transforming Transportation for Tomorrow,” the...
Justice Garman to Keynote Champaign County Event
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita B. Garman of Danville will be the keynote speaker at the Champaign County Bar Association...
9-1-1 Operators Head to the Picket Line
Illinois State Police telecommunications workers from the Pesotum Headquarters in Champaign County are taking to the picket l...
Area Receives Much Needed Rainfall
The Vermilion County area received some much needed rainfall over the weekend after being in the USDA’s ‘Abnormal...
Unemployment Falls in Vermilion County
New figures show unemployment rates improved last month across East Central Illinois. Vermilion County’s February unemp...
Unemployment Rises in East Central Illinois
A new report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows unemployment rates rose in our region during January.V...
Troopers Seize Large Haul of Suspected Cannabis
Illinois State Police have confiscated a suspected large haul of cannabis during a traffic stop Monday in Champaign County. T...
Plans for New 35-Mile Trail Advancing
Plans for a new 35-mile long ‘rails to trail’ project linking Kickapoo State Park with Urbana are advancing. Verm...
Woman Killed in Fall From Overpass Identified
Illinois State Police and the Champaign County Coroner say a Rantoul woman was killed Monday when shefell from a bridge and w...
Police Probe Text Message Scam Calls
Danville Police and the Vermilion County Sheriff's Department are investigating reports involving a possible attempted scam i...
Blowing Snow Making Travel Hazardous
Blowing snow across central sections of Illinois and Indiana was continuing tocause hazardous traveling for motorists early t...
Champaign County Crash Victim Identified
The Champaign County Coroner has released the identity of that county’s first traffic fatality of the New Year. Coroner...
Unemployment Drops in Danville and Vermilion County
Temporary hiring for the Christmas shopping season helped reduce Danville and Vermilion County’s unemployment rates las...
Poll Results Show Most Shopping Done Locally
Results of a VermilionCountyFirst.com online poll show most area residents are doing their Christmas shopping locally. But th...
New Murder Charge Lodged in Danville Woman's Death
A Champaign man is facing new charges of murder in the September death of a Danville woman. Vermilion County State’s At...
American-Islamic Group Wants More Charges in Stabbing
A stabbing at the Champaign train station this week is not a hate crime, according to the charges filed by the state’s ...
Plenty of Venison Available for the Holidays
It appears there will be plenty of venison for holiday meals this year in Illinois. Firearm deer hunters in the state to a pr...
Fithian Man Held in Champaign County Stabbing
A Fithian man has been arrested in the stabbing of another man in Champaign Wednesday morning. Champaign Police would not ide...
Champaign County Crash Victim Identified
The Champaign County Coroner has released the identity of a man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Philo early Thursday (D...
Champaign County Board Approves Wind Farm
The Champaign County Board has given final approval for the erection of thirty wind turbines near Royal. They will be added t...
Arrest Made in the Murder of a Danville Woman
Champaign Police and the U.S. Marshal’s Office have made an arrest in the September murder of a Danville woman. The bod...
AT & T Illinois Expands Broadband Service in Area
The President of AT & T Illinois came to Danville today (Wednesday, Nov. 16th) to announce the company has expanded its mobil...
Severe Weather Moves Across Region
Severe weather has been moving across East-Central Illinois and into parts of West-Central Indiana this afternoon (Mon., Nov....
Champaign County GOP Hosting Presidential Straw Poll
The Champaign County Republican Party is opening the doors to its new headquarters this Saturday, November 5, for the first-e...
Unemployment Drops in Vermilion County
New numbers from the Illinois Department of Employment Security show unemployment dropped slightly in Vermilion County last m...
Former U of I Football Player Found Dead
Authorities in Champaign County are investigating the death of a former University of Illinois football stand-out. Champaign ...
County Board Approves Wind Farm Road Use Plan
Members of the Vermilion County Boardapproveda resolution (Tuesday evening) for a wind farm road use agreement.Chicago-based ...
Suspect Held in Champaign County Bank Robbery
A Champaign man has been arrested in a July bank robbery. Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh says 22-year-old Cory Williams i...
What's Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend?
A jobs fair at the Village Mall Shopping Center, a 'Novel Event' to support litteracy, Revolutionary War Days at Forest GlenP...
Champaign County Authorities Probing Woman's Death
Champaign County Sheriff’s Police and the Champaign County Coroner are probing the discovery of a body early today (Tue...
3rd Candidate Announces for New Congressional District
A third person has joined the race for the new 13th Congressional District. Former Illinois State Representative Jay Hoffman ...
Jobless Rates Rise, But Down From Year Ago
New unemployment figures show the jobless rate rose slightly across much of East Central Illinois last month. But jobless rat...

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Boys & Girls' Club Annual Pancake Day


The Boys & Girls' Club is hosting their 4th Annual Pancake Day on Sunday May 19th from 7am to 1pm. Tickets are $5 per person. Children 3 and under eat for free.

Georgetown-Ridgefarm Family Carnival


Georgetown- Project Success of Vermilion County Inc. invites all Georgetown-Ridgefarm students and their families to the Family Carnival. It will be held on Monday May 20th from 4pm to 7pm at the Mary Miller Junior High School Track. This event will include inflatables such as bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, 3D twister, and a hula hoop toss. Other activities include plinko, duck pond and a duck tank. Most activities are free! Hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy and other food will be served at a low cost. Come check out our ''Survivor Georgetown: Deep Sea Exploration" booth for details on a free summer program for current 5th-8th grade students. If you have questions or need more information, please call (217) 260-9928. This project success program is funded through 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Teen REACH and other community supports.

Hazmat Technician Course


Danville Area Community College's Customized Corporate Education Division is offering a 24-hour Hazmat Technician course. Course will be held May 20th through 22nd from 8am to 5pm in the Industrial Training Center and room 142 of DACC's technology center. Cost for class is $450 including handouts. Fee must be paid prior to class. Call 217-443-8779 or contact dhall@dacc.edu for more information/registration.

VA Focus Groups


The VA Illiana Health Care System will be conducting focus groups for the Veterans who receive care in Danville, IL to tell the VA how they're doing in providing care and services. Focus groups will take place Wednesday May 22nd and Thursday May 23rd at various times throughout the day. Travel pay is not authorized for. A lunch or lunch coupon for later use will be given to everyone who participates. To sign up or receive more information, call 217-554-5270 or 217-554-5013. 

All You Can Eat Noodles


All You Can Eat Made from Scratch Noodles with chicken or Beef. Dinner includes mashed potatoes, vegetables, desserts and coffee. Serving begins at 11am and runs until 5:30pm. Carry outs available and delivery made on large orders within the city until 4pm. Price $6. There will also be a dance featuring the HWY 341 band from Wallace Indiana playing from 6pm until 9pm. Dinner and dance will be $9. Dance along $6

Community Blood Drive at St James


St James United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Tuesday May 28th from 3pm to 7pm. The drive will be at 504 North Vermilion Street in Danville.

Blood Drive May 28th


Saint James United Methodist Church is having a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 3-7 pm at the church, 504 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. For information, call the church at 217-442-1504. Walk-ins are welcome.  Seventeen is the minimum blood donor age in Illinois or age 16 with a signed parent’s permission slip (available at the church).  Be sure to eat a hearty meal before you come and bring a photo ID or your Blood Donor’s card. It's simple. It's safe. And you could save up to three lives.  Donors will get t-shirts for donating close to a holiday!  See us on facebook or stjames-umc.com or email us at stjames@cooketech.net
 

Blood Drive at Diamond Brothers Insurance


Diamond Brothers Insurance will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Wednesday May 29th from 10am to 5pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 120 North Vermilion in Danville.

49th Annual Turtle Reunion Races


Knights of Columbus present the 49th annual Turtle Reunion Races on Saturday June 1st, 2013 from 12pm to 8pm at 310 Bryant Avenue in Danville, IL. There will be turtle races, food, and beverages, a 50/50 drawing, and fun for all. All proceeds will be donated to help those children with developmental disabilities. Any questions? call 217-260-1983

49th Annual Turtle Races


Saturday, June 1st from 12-8pm at the Knoghts of Columbus Hall, 310 Bryan Ave in Danville.  There will be food & beverages, a 50/50 drawing and Turtle Races.  All proceeds donated to help those children with developmental disabilities.  Last year, $9,600 was raised and donated.  For more information, please call Micheal Puhr at (217) 260-1983.

Smart Choice Food for May


The Rock Church in Danville is selling Smart Choice Food, including a variety of frozen meat for the price of $36, valued at over $80. Order dates are Thursday May 16th from 9:30am to 1:30pm, Saturday May 18th from 9am to 11am and Monday May 20th from 9:30am to 1:30pm(cash and link card only day). You may also order online, www.smartchoicefood.com. Pick up date for Smart Choice Food will be June 1st at 10am. For more information call 443-4559. You must come in person and pre-pay your order. Cash and link cards are accepted. Order dates/times & pickup will be at the Rock Church on 20 Poland Road here in Danville.