A product of Catlin, 22-year-old Damon Hays has been selected to serve as a volunteer for the Peace Corps in the country of Benin.

DANVILLE – After being denied, a special-use permit to allow for a solar energy system at Aqua Illinois’ water treatment plant off West Fairchild Street will return for Danville City Council action next week.

DANVILLE – Renovations completed years ago at the Lincoln Park Pavilion are similar to those city officials say are needed at the Douglas Park Pavilion.

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DANVILLE — A minister who has served for more than 60 years in positions as co-pastor and pastor with the Assemblies of God has received the Unsung Hero award for 2019.

DANVILLE – The Vermilion County Board this week had a first reading on a new solar farm energy systems ordinance for the county.

David L. Crawley, 61, of Danville, charged Thursday in Vermilion County Circuit Court with six counts of reproduction of child pornography, which are Class X felonies punishable by six to 30 years in prison, and one count of possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony punishable by thr…

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DANVILLE – Members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 686 who work at the Viscofan meat casings production facility in Danville are standing together for a fair contract.

DANVILLE – Rantoul is the first municipality outside Vermilion County to join the Vermilion County Land Bank in a still-to-be-named new regional land bank.

URBANA - A St. Joseph man with ties to Danville is facing charges of possession of child pornography in federal court.

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DANVILLE — There are advantages in the proximity of Interstate 57 to Vermilion County. However, one disadvantage is that many travelers miss out on what northern Vermilion County cities have to offer.

DANVILLE – With another water main break on the east side of North Vermilion Street last week, Aqua Illinois is looking at interim and long-term solutions.

DANVILLE – Construction had been expected to start this summer, but now likely won’t start until next construction season on the northwest sanitary service area project.

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It’s that time again to remove empty planters, clean gutters, empty and remove abandoned swimming pools. Warm weather has reached Vermilion County, which means its time for mosquitoes.

DANVILLE — Danville District 118 is once again offering a streamlined approach to student registration, starting Wednesday and lasting through the end of the week at the David S. Palmer Civic Center.

When she found out that staff at the Danville Correctional Center had removed more than 200 books from a library inside the prison’s education wing, Rebecca Ginsburg said she felt a pit in her stomach.

DANVILLE — A Danville man convicted of killing his grandparents in 1995 was resentenced Monday to live in prison without parole.

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DANVILLE — The Vermilion County Federation of Labor AFL–CIO will again sponsor the “Largest Downstate Parade in Illinois” on Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. The parade committee takes much time and pride in bringing this event to downtown Danville.

DANVILLE – Danville Restoring Our Community is registering people for the 2nd Annual Vermilion County Sealing and Expungement Summit.

DANVILLE – After aldermen approved a $6.2 million contract with Cross Construction for the northwest sanitary service area reconstruction in May, the project is being delayed.

DANVILLE — A Danville High School art teacher faces felony charges after being indicted in Vermilion County Circuit Court this week.

DANVILLE — The Boys and Girls Club of Danville will conduct a Summer Food Service Program during the next couple months.

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DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College’s adult education division has planned an event Tuesday morning to inform frontline community supporters of the services available to individuals who might need a hand with finishing their education or landing a job.

GEORGETOWN – Danville Area Community College is expanding into southern Vermilion County this fall by offering dual-credit courses and GED/HSE preparation courses.

DANVILLE – With the resignation of City Engineer David Schnelle last month, the Danville Area Transportation Study is currently without a director.

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WESTVILLE — A businessman and a dentist will be the 2019 inductees into Westville High School’s Wall of Fame this weekend.

DANVILLE – When the special-use permit for Aqua Illinois’ solar energy project returns to the Danville City Council on June 18 for another vote, a super majority vote isn’t needed to reject the permit.