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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 05/03/2026 > hilary-duff-delivers-2026-northeastern-commencement-speech-at-fenway-park

Hilary Duff Delivers 2026 Northeastern Commencement Speech at Fenway Park

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (156+ words) Hilary Duff spoke to more than 5, 000 Northeastern University graduates during the school's 2026 commencement ceremony at Fenway Park. In her address, Duff discussed her career in entertainment, including her early start as a child actor and singer. She spoke about growing…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 05/01/2026 > rankin-township-high-alumni-set-to-celebrate-100th-banquet

Rankin Township High Alumni Set to Celebrate 100th Banquet

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (166+ words) THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY RANKIN " Rankin Township High School graduate Jim Fitzhenry fondly remembers growing up in the small Vermilion County village. His Class of 1968 had a whopping 19 students, and he said his sister's was…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 05/01/2026 > danville-public-library-releases-latest-events-schedule-102

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (599+ words) THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARAY May 11: Genealogy Workshop. Join us every 2nd Monday for our Genealogy Workshop Series, co-hosted by the Danville Public Library Archives and the Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society. This month: Summer Fun! Talk outdoor research,…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 04/30/2026 > danville-public-library-releases-latest-events-schedule-101

DACC Releases Latest Edition of Jaguar Journal

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (97+ words) THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Submit news to Marketing@dacc. edu by noon Tuesday to be included in the week's newsletter Apply with Records Office: Vermilion River Beer Co; 6 "OSF Care-A-Van; Mary Miller Ctr; 9 AM…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 04/28/2026 > project-success-brings-youth-empowerment-wed-apr-29th-at-530-pm

Project Success brings Youth Empowerment & Wellness Expo to Laura Lee Fellowship House; Wed Apr 29th at 5: 30 PM

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (262+ words) ABOVE: Project Success "Youth Council Peace Ambassadors'" January Town Hall meeting on reducing gun violence. The Project Success of Vermilion County Youth Council Peace Ambassadors will be having the third event in their "Voices for Change Series;" 5: 30 to 8: 30 PM Wednesday,…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 04/27/2026 > applications-now-open-for-paid-student-internship-program

Applications Now Open for Paid Student Internship Program

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (187+ words) THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION ADVANTAGE RELEASE Danville, IL " Vermilion County Workforce Education (VCWE), an initiative in partnership with Vermilion Advantage, DACC, and VVEDS, is excited to announce that applications are now open for a limited number of paid student…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 04/23/2026 > dacc-vermilion-advantage-fill-mary-miller-gymnasium-with-capacity-load-of-employers-job-seekers-students

DACC, Vermilion Advantage fill Mary Miller Gymnasium with Capacity Load of Employers, Job Seekers, Students

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (140+ words) Vermilion County First DACC, Vermilion Advantage fill Mary Miller Gymnasium with Capacity Load of Employers, Job Seekers, Students AUDIO: Whether it's folks from Hyster, whether it's folks from Blue Cross Blue Shield; or really anybody who's looking from a job,…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 04/23/2026 > vermilion-county-first-graders-come-to-danville-high-school-for-annual-math-competition

Vermilion County First Graders Come to Danville High School for Annual Math Competition

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (145+ words) (Middle Picture) District 118 Curriculum Director Mar Ellen Bunton welcomes students to the competition. Angela Wilson from the District 118 Curriculum Office, who will be assisting the Illinois State Board of Education is preparing state math tests, also said it was great…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 04/22/2026 > district-118-working-on-current-budget-adjustments-new-budget-projections

District 118 Working on Current Budget Adjustments, New Budget Projections

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (321+ words) AUDIO: They also thought they had $12 million." They really only had $9 million." So, trying to make sure they have good solid numbers had been my main focus. (1st Picture) Interim Business Administrator Todd" Pence talks about adjustments to current budget." (3rd Picture)…...

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vermilioncountyfirst. com > 04/20/2026 > dacc-reports-investigation-into-adult-education-funds

DACC Reports Investigation into Adult Education Funds

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (155+ words) THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Danville Area Community College President Randy Fletcher speaks last week at DACC's Bremer Conference Center for his State of the College address. Jennifer Bailey/The News-Gazette DANVILLE " Following an employment…...