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County Board Vote Expected on Advisory Referendum
The Vermilion County Board is expected to vote Tuesday (July 9, 2024) on whether to place an advisory referendum on the November ballot. It would ask voters whether the Vermilion County Board should correspond with Boards of other counties in Illinois – except Cook County – about the possibility of separating from Cook County to form a new state, and seek admission to the Union as such, subject to the approval of the people.
Bresee Tower Demolition Agreement Closer
DANVILLE — After six months of efforts, progress is finally being seen toward a intergovernmental agreement between Danville and Vermilion County regarding the demolition of downtown’s Bresee Tower and the former county courthouse annex. The city finally had a meeting assistant state’s attorneys representing the county a couple...
Last defendant in Danville triple murder sentenced to life in prison
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The third and final defendant to be convicted of murder in a Danville triple homicide received his sentence on Tuesday. The Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office said Cloanger Robinson, 22, was sentenced to life in prison by Judge Derek Girton. A Vermilion County jury convicted Robinson in May of murdering Nathaniel […]
State’s Attorney Secures Life Sentence for 22-Year-Old Following Guilty Verdict in Violent Murder of Three Elderly Danville Men
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION CO STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE. On July 2, 2024, State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy secured a sentence of natural life in prison for Cloanger Robinson (DOB: 12/21/2001), formerly of Danville, Illinois, for the horrific murders of three men, which occurred at one of the victims’ homes in Danville.
Special Sunday July 7th of Family Fun and Musical Entertainment at Kennekuk Park and Forest Glen
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE. Kennekuk and Forest Glen Buildings Open for Visitors. Redbud String Band to perform at Kennekuk County Park. Westville, IL – Forest Glen Preserve’s Nature Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be staffed by VCCD Volunteers Bob and Julie Colby allowing visitors of all ages to tour for free on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm.
The Bailey Buzz, July 3, 2024
Drop in a question of your very own BY CLICKING HERE or by emailing 25-year Vermilion County reporter Jennifer Bailey at jbailey@news-gazette.com. Questions for this week's column deal with expanding the disc golf course at Danville's Ellsworth Park, the Catlin grain elevator being torn down, Molly's Joint events in Tilton and Tilton business prospects.
Vermilion County Fair looks to the future as 2024 fun wraps up
OAKWOOD, Ill. (WCIA) — In Vermilion County, Sunday was the final day to enjoy a funnel cake, get on some rides, and relax with the cool breeze. Justin Richison, Board President of the Vermilion County Fair, said this year they made prices reasonable. People paid $10 dollars for unlimited rides and could stay as long […]
Independence Day Parade, Commode Races Part of Oakwood Festivities
OAKWOOD — Just like New York’s Coney Island is known for its hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of July, Oakwood has its Commode Races returning. The Commode Races are just like they sound. There’s a team of four, ages 13 and up, with one rider sitting on a commode and three pushers pushing the commode on a cart. They race about a block’s length to determine a winner. The winning team receives a golden toilet trophy award.
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