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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...

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...

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...

From the Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency: Chemical explosion at 508 W Ross Lane. Please avoid area. Multiple fire departments on the scene. Fire has been contained. Some homes were evacuated as a precaution. Again please avoid the area until safe.

Danville Police recover weapon: On September 10, 2026 at approximately 12:31 p.m., officers with the Danville Police Department were dispatched to a business in the 1400 block of E. Main Street for a fight that had occurred in the business. An officer responding to the scene located two subjects walking in the immediat...