Vermilion County Presiding Circuit Judge Thomas M. O’Shaughnessy has been re-elected as the 5th Judicial Circuit’s Chief Circuit Judge. The election occurred during the Circuit Judge Annual Meeting held December 13, 2022. First elected as Chief Circuit Judge during 2020, O’Shaughnessy will b…
When you consider the common field crops in Illinois, it’s no doubt corn (Zea mays) has had a heavy influence on agriculture. However, broomcorn (Sorghum bicolor) is a lesser-known member of the grass family (Poaceae) with an agricultural history of its own in our state. It’s more closely re…
After Thanksgiving, many Americans will be nursing indigestion from the copious amounts of food we have just eaten or dealing with the madness of Black Friday. As the demolition derby of shopping carts commences, there is but one more conflict among shoppers and perhaps disagreement at the T…
DANVILLE – Falling snow in November, reminds us the holidays are right around the corner. For many residents, attending the Vermilion County Master Gardeners “Make a Holiday Wreath” class is a favorite tradition. Master Gardener Pat Sollars will once again demonstrate how to create a live wreath.
DANVILLE — In five months, the Golden Nugget Danville casino is targeted for opening.
Hoopeston, IL
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60°
- Humidity: 41%
- Feels Like: 57°
- Heat Index: 60°
- Wind: 15 mph
- Wind Chill: 57°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:38:10 AM
- Sunset: 07:12:51 PM
- Dew Point: 36°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Periods of rain. Becoming windy late. Thunder possible. Low 51F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Periods of rain. Becoming windy late. Thunder possible. Low 51F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tomorrow
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then windy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. A few storms may be severe. High 64F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
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La Salette freshman Marco Cruz won Saturday’s 1A Chrisman Regional boys’ race, logging a time of 16:36.55.
Two area teams received No. 1 seeds in the upcoming IHSA football playoffs, with 15 area programs finding out Saturday night they will have a shot to play for a state championship.
The St. Anne-Donovan Cardinals traveled to Hoopeston Area to take on the Cornjerkers Tuesday.
In girls’ track and field
Watseka and Hoopeston Area softball players showcased their offensive skills during Monday’s game in Watseka.