Category Archives: News

COVID Shot Could Become Easier to Get in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order earlier this month requiring Illinois Department of Public Health to issue its own guidelines for vaccines amid uncertainty over what the federal government ...
Andrew Dudich Sep 25, 2025 carloscastilla / Depositphotos.com

Vets and County Board Question Veteran's Assistance Commission Expenditures
In a meeting of the Veteran's Assistance Commission meeting Wednesday night there was strong debate about how tax money was being used or not used for the benefit of Vermilion County Veterans. The deb...
Andrew Dudich Sep 25, 2025 Bumble-Dee / Depositphotos.com

Teen Stabbed in Juvenile Mob Action
On Sunday, September 21, at 11:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of E. Davis Street for a fight in progress. Officers located a 13-year-old female with stab wounds. The juvenile was t...
Andrew Dudich Sep 23, 2025

Covington Man Arrested for Road Rage with Firearm
On September 21, 2025, at 2:44 a.m., Danville Police officers were notified of a road rage incident that was occurring near the intersection of Main Street and Gilbert Street. Officers located both ve...
Andrew Dudich Sep 23, 2025

Bowman/Poland Rd Crash Ends in Fatalities
The Vermilion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 8:24AM on Monday, Sept. 22nd , at the intersection of Bowman Avenue and Poland Road. The initial investigation...
Andrew Dudich Sep 23, 2025

Communities Hold Fall Festivals
The Danville Fall Festival appeared to be a success as people wandered the various craft booths and food options at Ellsworth Park. While there was occasional rain, the event saw many visitors. Next u...
Andrew Dudich Sep 22, 2025

New Spay & Neuter Program Offered In Vermilion County
Vermilion County's Health and Education Committee recommended a new spay and neuter program. It will be kick started by a donation from a local resident and supporter of the Animal Shelter who is dona...
Chad Baker Sep 19, 2025

Tilton Passes Temporary Wind and Solar Moratorium
The Village of Tilton on Thursday night voted to pass a temporary six-month moratorium on wind and solar commercial projects within its jurisdiction. The moratorium is temporary and will expire June 1...
Chad Baker Sep 19, 2025

Local Restaurant Violates Health Codes
The Great Wall was closed last Friday for Health code violations. The Vermilion County Health Department did a routine inspection and found issues with adequate sanitation and handwashing, Proper cold...
Chad Baker Sep 18, 2025

Rhonda Ellis Becomes Visitors Bureau Director
The Danville Area Visitors Bureau (DAVB) proudly announces the appointment of Rhonda Ellis as its new Executive Director, effective immediately. A familiar face in the region's tourism landscape, Elli...
Andrew Dudich Sep 12, 2025