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Regular gas at $2.73 per gallon in Vermilion County in week ending Jan. 31

ByM. M. ShumateFeb 8, 2026

The cheapest per-gallon price for regular gas in Vermilion County during the week ending Jan. 31 was $2.73 per gallon.


Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson

Ford County Education: 104 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

Students identifying as multiracial accounted for 4.3% of enrollment in Ford County public schools during the 2024-25 school year.
Rick Strebing, Alderperson

City of Danville Planning & Zoning Commission met Feb. 5

City of Danville Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 5
Justin Hammers, Chief of Operations at IDOC

1 inmate sentenced in Champaign County to be released from prison during week ending Feb. 14

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Champaign County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Feb. 14.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 7.4% of Vermilion County’s student body in 2024-25 school year

ByG. J. JuarezFeb 6, 2026

Students identifying as multiracial accounted for 7.4% of enrollment in Vermilion County public schools during the 2024-25 school year.


Memorial Stadium

Jared Elliott named new tight ends coach for Illinois Fighting Illini

Jared Elliott has been appointed as the new tight ends coach for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men’s football team, pending approval by the university’s Board of Trustees.
Champaign

Lane closure planned on Prospect Avenue for hydro-excavation work

A northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Kirby Avenue and Arrow Road will be closed on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Quinton McCullough and Henry Thomas

Which Chambana area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Feb. 9?

These former Chambana area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Feb. 9.