Danville Decorates for Christmas Downtown
Downtowns are decorating for Christmas and that includes Danville. To do the job, streets may be closed off as indicated in this media release from the City of Danville: Danville, October 26, 2026 - The City of Danville would like to notify residents and motorists that temporary traffic restrictions will occur along V...
Oct 26, 2026
The Illinois Department of National Resources (IDNR) has closed the Middle Fork River
The Illinois Department of National Resources (IDNR) has closed the Middle Fork River according to their website: The IDNR Office of Mines and Minerals has identified a significant seepage of water from neighboring lake embankments within Kickapoo State Recreation Area. Out of an abundance of caution, the river has b...
Oct 19, 2026
Vermilion County Museum and the Julius W. Hegeler Foundation Announce Tours of Hegeler Mansion
The Vermilion County Museum announces tours of the Hegeler Mansion: As part of the Vermilion County 200th Celebration, we have partnered with the Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation to offer tours of the historic Hegeler Mansion. This special event requires pre-registration as space is limited. They are timed tours. To reg...
Oct 8, 2026
Tilton Fire Department Update Chemical Explosion Information in Tilton
From the Tilton Fire Department: On 10/08/2026 at 0939 hours, Tilton Fire was dispatched to 508 W. Ross Lane (Lebanon Chemical) for a confirmed chemical explosion and commercial structure fire. 12 Engine 3 responded under four minutes. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke conditions and sprinkler activation. Cre...
Oct 8, 2026
Danville Police Announce Arrest in Shooting
From the Danville Police: The Danville Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the shooting incident that took place on 10/06/26 in the 2300 block of N Vermilion. On 10/07/26 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Malik A. Bowels, 19, of Danville was taken into custody without incident in the 2300 block of N. Verm...
Oct 8, 2026