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7 Watchable Wildlife

13 Theater Groups

13 Shoot For The Stars

15 Musical Organizations

20 Pack The House

24 Calendar Of Events

30 Footprints Of Our Past

38 Red, White & Blue

42 Dining Out

48 Shopping Areas

49 Everything But Ordinary

51 Accomodations

59 Map

53 Family Fun

56 Fun & Fitness

61 Danville Parks

64 Area Information

65 Vermilion Advantage Info

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Welcometo Danville

and VermilionCounty!

We hope you enjoy our new 2013-2014 Visitors’ Guide.

Vermilion County LOVES company!Here you will find world class muse-

ums, shops full of rare and unique finds,and watchable wildlife to enjoy. Fromour nationally recognized Danville Dansbaseball team to our NJCAA Division IIMen’s National Basketball Finals, to iceskating, canoeing, horseback riding,roller skating and more, there’s plenty tosee and do during your visit. Over15,000 acres of parklands are highlightedby the Middle Fork Nationally designat-ed Scenic River. Our special events runyear round, from Arts in the Park, toFestival of Trees, to Vermilion CountyCivil War Days, to Summer Sounds,

Symphony Concerts, Light Opera, andplays, the list goes and on and on.

18 fabulous murals grace the brickwalls of Danville’s historic downtownarea, telling tales of heroes and business-es from yesteryear. The walls werepainted in 4 days by 160 Walldog artistsfrom all over the world.

If we can help plan your visit or pro-vide additional information, give us acall at 800.383.4386. Here, “Welcome”is more than just a word.



The Danville Area Visitors’ Guide is produced in partnership bythe Commercial-News, the Danville Area Convention andVisitors’ Bureau and Vermilion Advantage.

Executive Director: Jeanie CookeFinance Administrator: Barbara BeinMarketing Specialist: Kacie Wilson

Commercial-NewsPublisher: Beverly JoyceGraphic coordinator: Michael RoegnerAdvertising manager: Cindy Decker

Photography supplied by the Danville Area Convention &Visitors’ Bureau, Vermilion County Museum, Commercial-Newsphotographers, Tom Marriage, Bruce Huff, Barry Thompson,Chelsea Collier, Gretchen Wesner, Steve Autor, Wendy Lambert,Sue Richter, Claudia Foutch, Danville Gardens, Andy Warren,Terry Patterson, Tony Rodems,Brian Hensgen, Jeanne Dunn,Patrick J. O’Shaughnessy, Angel Jett, Leslie Woodrum and RichStefaniak.

The Danville Area Convention & Visitors’ Bureau (DACVB) hasmade every effort to provide accurate listings. We do not guar-antee the accuracy of the listings presented and are not respon-sible for changes, omissions or errors. Requests for moredetailed information should be made to the entity in the listing.DACVB is not responsible for the quality of goods or servicesprovided by entities listed in this Visitors’ Guide nor do we makeany endorsement, representation or warranty for any listing.DACVB retains right of refusal on any advertisement submitted.To assure a safe and happy trip, call ahead to verify information.

Visit our web site www.danvilleareainfo.com for information on where to stay, eat, shop, and play. Or call 800.383.4386.

IN TOWN? Stop by our office at 100 W. Main and pick upbrochures from all over the state. You can alsoemail your request to: [email protected].

VISITOR SERVICES DACVB serves as a visitor center for Danville andVermilion County, providing year-round qualitycustomer service and travel information to visitorsand potential visitors for the past 28 years.

We serve as the tourism management organizationfor Danville and Vermilion County.


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• Professional guides

• Hunting, biking, boating, cross country,camping, backpacking

• Shelters for rent

• Canoe access to the National Scenic River

• Barbecue pits and campfires

• 262 species of birds

• 90% of all the species of birds found inIllinois can be sighted here!

• American bald eagles in their migration, aswell as resident eagles

• Rare golden eagles

• 85 species of fish

• 83 species of native trees

• Fish Lake Mingo and several park ponds

• 9 species of orchids - even native pricklypear cactus is here!

Looking for action?15,000 acres of parkland allow plenty of

room for your interests.

LAKE VERMILION COUNTY PARK2607 Denmark Rd.Danville217.442.1691www.vccd.org/gilakeverm.html

• 1000 acre lake provides year-roundactivity

• Power boating, water skiing, tubingand jet skiing

• Large mouth bass, tiger muskie,channel catfish and crappie

• Club and open tournaments • In-season hunting for waterfowl • Pontoon boat rides

Vermilion RiverCountry WildlifeHERON COUNTY PARK WETLANDS BOARDWALKWest Newell Rd.Danville217.442.1691• 950 foot floating boardwalk

(2nd longest in Illinois!) • Songbirds, seasonal migratory birds,

and waterfowl such as Canadiangeese, mallards, wood ducks,kingfishers, green herons &American egret

• Huge blue heron rookery • Bald eagles • River otter, beaver, muskrat & other

wildlife• Observation tower to take in the

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KENNEKUK COVE COUNTY PARK 22296-A Henning Rd.Danville 217.442.1691 www.vccd.org/gikennekuk.html

• 3000 acre park features forested and prairie habitat

• 15 miles of trail, including 7 mile Lake Mingo trail

• Bunker Hill Historic Area’s originalVermilion Chapel, Red Oak School,Atwood Home, Oakwood Barber Shop,Neff Store, Laury Barn, the Print Shop, and herb garden

• Big Vermilion River System connectsall four Vermilion County Parks

• Archery hunting includes deer and wild turkey

• Visitor’s center includes natural historyexhibits, 1000 gallon aquarium,

• Native American displays

FOREST GLEN COUNTY PRESERVE20301 E. 900 North Rd.Westville 217.662.2142 www.vccd.org/giforestglen.html

• 40 acres of restored tall-grass prairie • 72 foot observation tower • 25 miles of trails through woods and

along the Big Vermilion river, including the paved Beach Grovehandicapped trail

• Camp at the family campground orgroup campgrounds; tipi rental available

• 11 mile River Ridge Backpack trail

The park also features the 40 acre MichaelG. Reddy Arboretum, a collection of over650 species of specimen plantings of treesand shrubs! The arboretum includes Illinoisnative trees, over 35 species of oaks and 22species of pine as well as ash, willow, vibur-num, crab apple, and larch.

Hiking at Kennekuk Cove Park

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KICKAPOO STATE PARK 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd. Oakwood 217.442.4915 www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R3/kickapoo.htm.

• 2,842 acres show howsuccessfully old strip minescan be reclaimed forrecreational uses

• 22 deep-water ponds forfishing and boating

• Access to the Middle ForkRiver for canoeing

• Two deep water ponds openfor scuba diving (one has asunken school bus at 40 feet)

• Camp sites with access toshowers and 20-amp and 30-amp electrical outlets.

Non-electric sites available

• Campgrounds canaccommodate groups of up to 30

• Hiking trails, shelters, andconcessions are also available



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MIDDLE FORK STATE FISH

AND WILDLIFE AREAAccess through Kickapoo Park 10906 Kickapoo Rd. Danville 217.442.4915

• More than 2,700 acres in Vermilion County • Bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, sunfish, and

walleye • Equestrian trails travel 35 miles in and around

Middle Fork • Hiking trails total 9 miles • Camping, canoeing, hunting, and picnicking • Equestrian campgrounds are available for

horses and their riders

HARRY “BABE” WOODYARD State Natural Area 19284 E. 670 N. Rd. Georgetown217.442.4915

• Located in scenic rural Vermilion County • 1,104 acres of lush forest • Home to 12 species that are found on

the Illinois Endangered or ThreatenedSpecies List


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Theatre GroupsArts in the Park Performing Stage

ARTISTIC REPERTORY THEATRE 217.283.6809

The Artistic Repertory Theater (ART)serves communities in east centralIllinois with quality community theatre.

ARTS IN THE PARK 800.383.4386

• Held in historic Lincoln Park• Performing arts• Juried art show • Children’s activities• Art and food vendors • Perfomances all weekend

DANVILLE LIGHT OPERAP.O. Box 264 Danville, Il 61834 217.431.1660 www.danvillelightopera.com

The Danville Light Opera haspresented the finest in communitymusical theater since 1956 with fourshows annually.


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LINCOLN PARKTHEATRE COMPANY217.516.8860

The Lincoln Park Theatre group providesfree summer theatre at the Lincoln ParkPerforming Arts Center.

RED MASK CHILDREN’S THEATRE217.442.5858

Red Mask Children’s Theatre is part of the Red Mask Players’ CommunityTheatre group • Produces two productions annually

• Housed in the Kathryn Randolph Theatre

RED MASK PLAYERS601 N. Vermilion St. 217. 442.5858 www.redmaskplayers.com

This 75 year-oldcommunity theater groupstages three productionseach season at thecomfortable and cozyhistoric KathyrnRandolph Theater.

Kathyrn RandolphTheater

ILLINOIS RENAISSANCE [email protected]

The Illinois Renaissance Festival is held every year theweekend before Labor Day (usually the last weekend inAugust) at Ellsworth Park. The 2013 Festival dates are:August 24 & 25.



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Donald O’ ConnorDonald O’Connor first appeared on stage as an infant at the FischerTheatre. At the age of 12, O’Connor got his first break in the moviesplaying the little brother of Fred MacMurray and Bing Crosby in Sing YouSinners. He is probably most known for his great performance with GeneKelly and Debbie Reynolds in Singin’ in the Rain and his lead role in the

Francis the Talking Mule movie series.

Gene HackmanGene Hackman made his movie debut in 1964 as Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde. He hasgone on to star in over 80 films, a few of the most notable; Hoosiers, The FrenchConnection, The Poseidon Adventure, and Mississippi Burning. Hackman has beennominated for 5 Academy Awards, winning two.

Dick Van DykeThe actor, comdedian, writer, producer, author, song and dance man has a career spanning 6decades. Some of his noted works included a lead role in Broadway’s Bye Bye Birdie, as Bertin film’s Mary Poppins, and Rob Petrie in television’s The Dick Van Dyke Show. Dick VanDyke began his career as a radio DJ on Danville’s WDAN (1490) radio station. His body ofwork has earned him multiple Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe nomination, a Grammy and astar on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jerry Van DykeFrom the night club circuit to television, song and dance man Jerry Van Dyke’s comedictalent led him to many roles and appearances in a variety of long running television series.Among those were The Judy Garland Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Love AmericanStyle, and Fantasy Island. He is best known, however, for his role in the series Coach. Hisportrayal of the beloved, yet befuddled Luther Van Dam, garnered him four consecutiveEmmy nominations. He is also known as a talented 4-string banjo musician.

Shoot forShoot forthe Starsthe Stars

Danville is proud to havemany famous native sonsand daughters.

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Joe TannerJoe Tanner, Astronaut, has enjoyed a satisfyingand high-profile career as a NASA astronaut. Hehas accumulated almost 9,000 hours in militaryand NASA aircraft and over 1,000 hours in space,including nearly 50 hours of space walks duringhis four missions. He helped repair the Hubbletelescope and worked on the International SpaceStation as well.

Bobby ShortBobby Short began his professional piano career at the age of 11. Considered the world’sforemost interpreter of Cole Porter, Short’s blend of jazz and blues has been heard in venuesfrom the White House to Carnegie Hall. He played at New York’s posh Cafe Carlyle for over25 years, and was often featured in cameo movie and television appearances.

Owned by the Vermilion Heritage Foundation, theFischer Theatre was built as the Grand Opera House in1884. From Lillian Russell to minstrels and silentmovies, the Fischer entertained the community until itsclosing in 1982. Undergoing restoration, it currentlyhouses State Presents Gift Shop and the Arts andEntertainment Museum

HISTORIC FISCHER THEATRE160 N. Vermilion St., Danville800-383-4386

Stage Presents Gift ShopThis unique shop showcases creations by local artists andartisans, as well as products featuring the areas’ famous stage,movie and vocal artists.

Arts and Entertainment MuseumThe Fischer’s Arts and Entertainment Museum highlights many ofthe greats of the entertainment world who call Danville home.From Donald O’Connor’s tux, to Bobby Short’s artwork, to propsfrom the “Dick VanDyke Show”, the museum features a widerange of displays and memorabilia.

For hours of the Fischer, Stage Presents, and the Arts and EntertainmentMuseum, call 800-383-4386 or go to www.fischertheatre.com.



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Musical Organizations

DANVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA217.443.5300www.danvillesymphony.org

• 75-plus musicians • Presents a series of concerts each year

Danville Symphony Orchestra

Arts are alive and well with over 22 arts and

performing arts groups inDanville and Vermilion County

Danville Municipal Band

DANVILLE MUNICIPAL BAND 217.431.2272

Open-air concerts performed at Lincoln ParkBand Shell on summer Sunday evenings.Each summer season opens with the Bandplaying for ceremonies at the NationalVeterans’ Cemetery on Memorial Day. Referto the community calendar for summerconcert dates and the annual Christmasconcert held in late November or earlyDecember.

DANVILLE BARBERSHOP CHORUS 217.443.1863


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SWEET ADELINES 217.442.4864

• Provide excellent performances inbarbershop harmony

• Several performances per year • Available for special events

Vermilion Festival Chorus at a practice session

VERMILION FESTIVALCHORUS 217.446.7543

• Performances of this 100-plusmember community chorus arestaged in fall, winter and spring

• Perform at Arts in the Park

Sweet Adelines rehearsal


PATTERNS ON THE PRAIRIE See one of the nation’s best quilt shops. Visit the annual Midwest Quilt Show at the Vermilion County Museum, stop by the stained glass studio and shop, check out our lines of vines and samples of wines!

WE MADE IT HERE! Nationally known and locally grown–all made here. Tour the facilities, and try a sample. Factory tours are a sure sell for groups!

PERFORMANCE-A-PLENTY Whether it’s a Christmas Festival, summer Arts in the Park, Fall Festival or a national sports tournament, we want you to be seen and heard.

I’M FEELIN’ GREEN Environmentally safe products, the latest techniques to protect the Earth, how to “greenify” your home and workplace. And how about those worms and bees? Eco-tours are all the rage!

AGRI-VENTURERS Corn and cows and sows and soy–there’s more to farming than dirt! History and science, a bye-gone era and a brave new world combined. Visit a heritage farm. Learn what’s cutting edge in feeding the world.

FEELS LIKE COMING HOME If you like Christmas, you’ll LOVE “Home for the Holidays.” Even with all of those elves, Santa himself couldn’t design a more magical holiday festival. From the over 100

individually designed and decorated trees and wreaths that grace the arena, to the sounds of Christmas music alive on the main stage, this is one you won’t want to miss!

PLAIN OLE ABE We knew him before he was Mr. President! Come learn about the young Lincoln, the one who loved his days in Danville on the Circuit. Great impersonators will make the era come alive!

STAR SPANGLED FUN A cradle of patriotic activities including a War Museum, living history in the Schroeder fighter plane hangar and museum, a look into Abe Lincoln’s early days, and an immense National Cemetery

honoring our bravest.

DOGGONE DANDY 15 beautiful murals grace the brick walls of Danville’s historic downtown area, telling tales of heroes from yesteryear. The walls were painted in 4 days by the Walldogs, a group of over 160 artists from all over the world who came to showcase their old-fashioned sign painting talent and transform the community!

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PATTERNS ON THE PRAIRIE See one of the nation’s best quilt shops. In the month of July, you can also see the annual Midwest Quilt Show at the Vermilion

County Museum (on the National Register of Historic Places), stop by the stained glass studio and shop, check out our lines of vines and samples of wines!

WE MADE IT HERE! From the dairy barn to blue cheese & cheddar, from the grape to the bottle, from the production line to the container - tour the facilities with us and try a sample of our nationally known and locally grown products.

COME PLAY WITH US From Festival of Trees, to Art in the Park, to the Vermilion River Fall Festival, to the NJCAA Division II Men’s National Basketball Championship. to baseball’s Danville Dans, and hockey’s Danville Dashers - come play with us! These and other events tailored to group’s of all ages and interest.

I’M FEELIN’ GREEN Environmentally safe products, the latest techniques to protect the Earth, how to “greenify” your home and workplace. And how about those worms and bees? Eco-tours are all the rage!

AGRI-VENTURERS Corn and cows and sows and soy–there’s more to farming than dirt! History and science, a bye-gone era and a brave new world combined. Visit

a heritage farm museum and a dairy farm. Watch cheese being made, and see how wine flows form the grape tot he bottle.

SHARE THE JOY! If you like Christmas, you’ll LOVE Festival of Trees. We invite you to “Share the Joy”. Even with all of those elves, Santa himself couldn’t design a more magical holiday festival. Fabulous Showcases, a 22 foot tall Teddy Bear

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Have we got a tour for you! tree, over 100 individually designed and decorated trees, showcases, and wreaths grace the arena while you listen to the sounds of Christmas music live on the main stage. This is one you won’t want to miss! 2013 date, November 10th through the 15h

PLAIN OLE ABE From the balcony he spoke from, to the bed he slept in, to the desk he worked at, come see the Abe Lincoln we knew, before they called him Mr. President. Danville is part of the Looking for Lincoln National Heritage Area.

STAR SPANGLED FUN IN OUR ALL AMERICAN TOWN! A cradle of patriotic activities and sites await your visit. Start out at one of the state’s finest war museums, see living history in the Schroeder fighter plane hanger and museum, and take a tour of our 9 military monuments, including a 30 foot tall Lorado Taft bronze sculpture. Honor our military at our National Cemetery, located on the grounds of the Veteran’s Administration Hospital

DOGGONE DANDY Start your mural tour at historic Fischer Theatre built as the Grand Opera House in 1884. Leave, with our guide, to visit 18 murals that grace the walls of Danville’s downtown buildings. From 15 feet to 46 feet long, these works of art tell tales of our historic places, businesses and industries, and nationally famous sons and daughters. The murals were painted by over 150 “Walldog” artists who traveled to our community from all over the world. The tour also includes the Lindley Sign Post Forest, the Children’s Wall, and the Danville USA brick sculpture by noted artist Donna Dobberfuhl

Call us to schedule a tour at 1.800.383.4386.


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BASKETBALL HALLOF FAME MUSEUM217.442.DUNK100 W Main St., Danvillewww.ilhoopshall.com

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DANVILLE STADIUM 217.918-3401610 Highland Blvd., Danville

One of the remaining stadiums of the era,Danville Stadium was built in 1946 by anagreement with Branch Rickey as a farmlocation for the Brooklyn Dodgers. It hasrostered over 80 major league playersand coaches, among them Carl Erskine,

DANVILLE DANS217.918.3401www.danvilledans.com

The Danville Dans are members of thewooden bat Prospect League (formerlyCentral Illinois Collegiate League,est.1963), and is comprised of top notch collegiate players from all over the country.

Over the last 25 years, 22 Dans havemade major league baseball rosters. Theyjoin nearly 200 other Dans playing at theprofessional level. The team hasregistered 2 Olympians and 3 first rounddraft picks.

Play begins at historic Danville Stadiumon May 29 and completes the season nolater than August 15th.

Information about the Dans can be foundat www.danvilledans.com orwww.prospectleague.com.



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Gorman Thomas, Jon Papelbon, DarrinFletcher and many others.Over the year, visiting teams have broughttheir talent to the Stadium as well. Playersof note taking the mound or the field at theStadium are Sachel Paige (Kansas CityMonarchs), and Jackie Robinson with hisBrooklyn Dodger teammates.The ballpark was used in 1991 as a locationfor the filming of Universal’s The Babe.Owned by the City of Danville, it currentlyserves as home field for the Danville Dans,Danville Area Community College,Danville High School, Schlarman Academy, and Danville Legion Post 210.

MEN’S NATIONAL DIVISION IINATIONAL BASKETBALLCHAMPIONSHIP217.442.2096 or 800.383.43862000 E. Main St., Danvillewww.dacc.edu/njcaa/

Danville Area Community College is thehost for the annual Division II Men’sBasketball National Championship. EachMarch, 16 teams from across the nationcompete here for the national title.


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DANVILLEDASHERS 100 W. Main St., Danville217.474.2511www.danvilledashers.comThe Danville Dashers are a proud member of the FederalHockey League. The FHF is a single “A” professionalhockey league with teams spanning from the Midwest tothe East Coast. The Dashers finished their inaugural season in 2011-2012.The Dasher’s season starts in early November andstretches through the beginning of March.For a full schedule and ticket information, visitwww.danvilledashers.com.


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May-June (2013)Springfest May 29 - June 2Live entertainment, carnival, concessions, and tonsof fun off of Route One in Tilton.

Danville Dans Baseball May 30June 1, 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21,25, 26, 29College players from across the country travel tohistoric Danville Stadium to play in a top-notch sum-mer wooden-bat league.

Summer Sounds Concert SeriesMay 24June 7, 21Live bands perform every other Friday throughoutthe summer at Temple Plaza in Downtown Danville.

Lake Mingo Trail RunJune 8Hosted by the Kennekuk Trail Runners, competitorswill tackle 7.1 miles of challenging trails circling LakeMingo in Kennekuk Cove County Park.

Arts in the ParkJune 22-23Over 60 artists booths will be on display in a juriedart show at Lincoln Park along with performing artson stage and an antique car show Saturday morn-ing.

Vermilion County FairJune 25-29Located at the Vermilion County Fairgrounds, grand-stand events include a queen pageant, truck andtractor pull, talent contest, flat truck racing, anddemo derby.



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July (2013)Danville Dans BaseballJuly 2, 5, 10, 11, 20, 23, 24, 25, 30College players from across the country travel tohistoric Danville Stadium to play in a top-notchsummer wooden-bat league.

Summer Sounds Concert SeriesJuly 5, 19Live bands perform every other Friday throughoutthe summer at Temple Plaza in DowntownDanville.

31st Annual MidwestHeritage Quilt ShowJuly 1-31Magnificent quilts will be on display at theVermilion County Museum throughout the month ofJuly with awards given in various categories.

French & Indian War Re-enactmentJuly 20-21A free and educational event for the whole family atthe Forest Glen Homestead Cabin area.

August (2013)Danville Dans Baseball August 1, 2, 3College players from across the country travel tohistoric Danville Stadium to play in a top-notchsummer wooden-bat league.

Summer Sounds ConcertSeriesAugust 2Live bands perform every other Friday throughoutthe summer at Temple Plaza in Downtown Danville.

Georgetown FairAugust 3-10Ag exhibits, carnivals rides, and live entertainmentwill all be presented at the GeorgetownFairgrounds.

Cheeseburgers & FunAugust 10Live band, antique car show, and entertainmentwith cheeseburgers available for purchase atKennekuk Cove County Park.


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23rd Annual Howl at the Moon RunAugust 10The largest annual timed ultramarathon in the UnitedStates is held each year at Kennekuk Cove CountyPark on a 3.29 mile loop.

Illinois Renaissance FestivalAugust 24-25Step back in time amidst the pageantry of the day inEllsworth Park.

September (2013)Wool Dyeing DemonstrationSeptember 14Natural dyes will be used on wool and other fabricsby the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers atForest Glen’s Homestead Cabin.

Vermilion River Fall FestivalSeptember 20-22Arts and crafts, live entertainment, and concessionscan all be found at Ellsworth Park.

51st Annual Vermilion RiverCar Show and Swap MeetSeptember 21The Illiana Antique Automobile Club will host rods,customs, stock and restored cars and trucks atEllsworth Park.

Vermilion County Civil War DaysSeptember 28-29Re-enactments, presentations, music, and food isprovided by the Illiana Civil War Historical Society atKennekuk Cove County Park.

October (2013)Haunted HappeningsOctober 26Haunted trail rides, kids’ activities, and bonfires atKennekuk Cove County Park. (Due to the populari-ty of this event, tickets must be purchased inadvance by calling (217)442-1691)

Danville Dashers HockeyDates TBASingle “A” affiliates of the Bloomington Blaze, theDanville Dashers season kicks off in late Octoberand runs through February. See a complete schedule at www.danvilledashers.com.



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Danville Dashers HockeyDates TBASingle “A” affiliates of the Bloomington Blaze, theDanville Dashers season kicks off in late October andruns through February. See a complete schedule atwww.danvilledashers.com.

December (2013)A Winter’s GatheringDecember 7-8Find deals along with special activities just in time forChristmas in Downtown Danville's local shops.

Holiday Open HouseDecember 8Catch a photo with Santa in unique settings at theVermilion County Museum along with live performanc-es and light refreshments.

Holiday Lights, Bunker Hill Historic Area

November (2013)Thanksgiving at the CabinNovember 3Learn and sample how the area's first settlers pre-pared their Thanksgiving dinners over an open fire atthe Homestead Cabin in Forest Glen.

Festival of TreesNovember 16-21“Wishes Come True” at the David S. Palmer Arenaas hundreds of beautifully decorated Christmas treesand wreaths are displayed along with live entertain-ment and performances.

Night of Lights ParadeNovember 21Lighted floats will be illuminated as they strollthrough Downtown Danville on route to the finalnight of the 2013 Festival of Trees.


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Holiday LightsDecember 13-30Bunker Hill Historic Area in Kennekuk CoveCounty Park will be lit up Fridays-Sundaysin celebration of the holidays.

Danville Dashers HockeyDates TBASingle "A" affiliates of the Bloomington Blaze, theDanville Dashers season kicks off in late October andruns through February. See a complete schedule atwww.danvilledashers.com.

January (2014)Siberian Express RunJanuary 4The number one winter race in the Midwest consistsof 7.45 miles of trail running at Kickapoo State Park,regardless of the weather.

Danville Dashers HockeyDates TBASingle “A” affiliates of the Bloomington Blaze, theDanville Dashers season kicks off in late October andruns through February. See a complete schedule atwww.danvilledashers.com.

February (2014)Danville Dashers HockeyDates TBASingle “A” affiliates of the Bloomington Blaze, theDanville Dashers season kicks off in late Octoberand runs through February. See a complete schedule at www.danvilledashers.com.

March (2014)NJCAA Div II Men’s NationalBasketball ChampionshipsMarch 18-22Danville Area Community College will host teamsfrom across the country in the National Tournamentfor the 21st consecutive year.


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Historic SitesBUNKER HILLHISTORIC AREA217.442.1691Kennekuk Cove County Park22296-A Henning Rd.Open Saturday and Sundayfrom 1-4PM, from MemorialDay through Labor Day217.442.1961The Vermilion ChapelThe oldest frame structuredchurch in the county built in1886.

The GazeboThis is a 32 foot diameter VixenHill gazebo, manufactured inPennsylvania.

Red Oak SchoolA one room school house built in1914 and closed in 1956.

Neff GroceryGeneral Store (1926-1979)authentically renovated.

Oakwood Barber Shopwas located on the corners ofSouth Main and Scott Streets inOakwood in 1901.

Atwood HomeThe house, built in 1892 waslocated only one mile south ofKennekuk County Park and waspart of an 80 acre parcel of landthat also included the AtwoodSchool.

Laury BarnMyersville Grist Mill (1843) andZella Brown Laury Barn (1912)Myersville, a community oncelocated on the banks of the NorthFork of the Vermilion River, wasjust west of the present day townof Bismarck.

Leisch WindmillHarold Leisch of Danvillethought that something wasmissing outside of our "new"1912 barn so he donated a 47foot, 8 foot diameter AeromotorWindmill in 2002.

O’Leary’s Dining Car

This dining car was built in Chicago by the PullmanCompany in 1947.

Bismarck Train DepotThis depot built in 1874 waslocated on the C & EI Railroad.It was donated to the VCCD in2003 by the Bismarck LionsClub.

CATLIN HERITAGEMUSEUM217.427.5766210 N. Paris, CatlinMonday, Wednesday, Saturday9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm1827 Federal Style House

THE DEPOT MUSEUM(RAILROAD)217.748.6615Benton Ave., RossvilleMemorial Day through LaborDay. Saturday & Sunday12:00-4:00pm

DEPT. OF VETERANAFFAIRS MEDICALCENTER/ DANVILLEAREA COMMUNITYCOLLEGE1900 E. Main St., DanvilleFormer "Danville Home"established by an Act ofCongress in 1896. Drivingtour of grounds permitted.National Cemetery onadjoining grounds.

LINCOLN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICTNorth Logan Ave., DanvilleMostly early twentieth centurydevelopment, this cohesivenine block area includesexcellent examples of a varietyof period revival style houses.

GEORGETOWN HISTORICAL HOUSE217.662.8994Corner of North Main & Hoffman,GeorgetownBy appointment only

MANN’S CHAPEL217.442.2922RossvilleBuilt in 1857, the oldest churchin Vermilion County. Toursavailable by appointment.

VERMILION COUNTYWAR MUSEUM217.431.0034307 N. Vermilion St., DanvilleDisplays include: wood from “Old Ironsides,” an originalbronze “Remember the Maine”plaque, Kenneth E. Bailey’sCongressional Medal of Honor,a ship plaque from thedestroyer Kenneth E. Bailey,original discharge papers fromthe Civil War, U.S., Japaneseand German weapons,equipment and many othersignificant pieces.Hours:Sunday 1-4PM, Tuesdaythrough Friday Noon – 3PM,Saturday 10AM-4PM

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History comes to lifeROSSVILLEHISTORICALSOCIETY MUSEUM217.748.6045108 W. Attica St., Rossville

THE HOOPESTONLIBRARY217.283.6711110 N. 4th St., Hoopeston www.hooplib.org

The Hoopeston Library wasestablished in 1897 through the efforts of localauthor Martwell Catherwoodand her literary club.Catherwood, the first American

female novelist of any signifi-cance born west of theAppalachians, was known forhistorical romances.

A new library opened in 1905,thanks to funding from AndrewCarnegie.

SALT KETTLE217.354.2117At the Salt Kettle Rest Area off I-74 East.Monument recognizes theSalines of the Vermilion,Vermilion County’s firstindustry, referred to in Frenchrecords as early as 1706.

SPRINGHILLCEMETERY217.442.0334301 E. Voorhees St.DanvilleSituated between English andVoorhees Streets, two blockseast of Vermilion Street inDanville. Established in 1864,find the graves of Danville’sfounders and of Abraham

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Lincoln’s friends and other historical figuressuch as General John C. Black and “Uncle Joe”Cannon.

RIDGE FARMHERITAGE SOCIETY217.269.3038105 S. StateSt., Ridge Farm

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TILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY217.474.4258201 W. 5th St., TiltonHours: Thursday 9AM to noon, Sunday 1-3PM.

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INDIANOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY217.284.32832 N.Vermilion, IndianolaOpen by appointment

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Looking for LINCOLNTHE LOOKING FOR LINCOLNSTORY TRAILFollow the Looking For Lincoln Story Trail throughDanville by visiting our wayside exhibits. Lookingfor Lincoln is part of the newly designated AbrahamLincoln National Heritage Area.

Location #1: 26 N. Vermilion, DanvilleNot all of Abraham Lincoln’s time was spent onlegal business. Learn about the friends & associatesthat define a president.

Location #2: 17 West Main Street, Danville It is on this site, where The McCormack Housestood, that Lincoln penned the Cooper Union speechthat helped him gain the Presidential nomination.

Location #3: 116 N. Gilbert, DanvilleOn the grounds of the Vermilion County Museum(National Register of Historic Places) this exhibitrests below the balcony from which, in stocking feet,Lincoln spoke to a waiting crowd. Learn of his deepand abiding friendship with Dr. Fithian.

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The Fithian Home(Lincoln Site on the National Register of Historic Places)Was the home of Dr. William Fithian, Civil War surgeon andpersonal friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln gave a speechfrom the south balcony of the home and the bedroom Lincoln used on his visits remains as it was.Vermilion County MuseumDesigned to resemble the county’s 1833 courthouse. With Lincoln’sdesk as the centerpiece, the museum includes a Lincoln/Lamon Lawoffice recreation, among other Lincoln memorabilia. The museum ishoused on two floors (ADA accessible) and sits directly behind theFithian Home

VERMILION COUNTYMUSEUM COMPLEX217.442.2922116 N. Gilbert St., Danville(National Register of Historic Places)www.vermilioncountymuseum.org

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LAMON HOUSE217.442.29221031 N. Logan Ave., Danville1840’s Greek Revival Cottage built by JosephLamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, Lincoln’slaw partner and bodyguard. Open Sundaysduring the summer season or by appointment.



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Walldog artists traveled toDanville from all over theworld to paint our murals.Artists came from as far asNew Zealand, with otherscoming from BritishColumbia, Hawaii, Alabama,Florida, Georgia, Texas,California and many otherlocations.

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800-383-4386 or 217-442-2096 [email protected]

1. LINCOLN AT FITHIAN HOUSE - Dave Correll 220 N. Vermilion St.

2. CELEBRITIES - Andy Gorteski 200 N. Vermilion St.

3. UNCLE JOE CANNON - Carol Kaufman 153 N. Vermilion St.

4. LINDLEY SIGN POST FOREST 5. SCENIC RIVER - The Three Bernies

146 N. Vermilion St. 6. CHUCKLES - Mike Meyer

137 N. Walnut St. 7. DANVILLE STADIUM - Adam May & Bandit

121 N. Walnut St. 8. GUERDON HUBBARD - Dave Petri

120 N. Vermilion St. 9. WALLPUPS

125 N. Vermilion St.

10. BALLOON CLASSIC - Dale Manor 22 N. Walnut St.

11. DANVILLE FIRE COMPANY #2 - Duncan Wilkie 56 N. Vermilion

12. HOT ROD LINCOLN - Mark Fair 8 E. North St.

13. FECKER BREWING - Jeff Harvey 8 E. North St.

14. WINDBREAKER/RISSMAN - David Butler 118 E. North St.

15. STAR FIREWORKS - Diaz Boys 110 Van Buren St.

16. INTERURBAN - Grampa Dan Sawatzky 14 N. Hazel St.

17. C&EI RAILROAD - Michael Clark 2 W. Main St.

18. COAL MINING - Michael Clark N. Hazel St.

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REVOLUTIONARYWAR MONUMENT201 N.Vermilion St., Danville

A replica of DanielFrench’s famed sculpture,The Minute Man, stands infront of the U.S. FederalCourthouse downtown.

SOLDIER’S CIRCLESpring Hill Cemetery301 E. Voorhees St., Danville

Soldier’s Circle in SpringHill Cemetery is the burialsite for soldiers from the

area who served in theCivil War. Spring HillCemetery, located on EastVoorhees Street, includesthe final resting place ofmany of Danville’sprominent citizens.

TILTON MEMORIALWest 5th St., Tilton

This memorial honorsveterans of World War I,World War II, Korea, andVietnam.

WW II MONUMENTNorth Hazel St., Danville

The World War IIMonument is on HazelStreet, just a block east ofdowntown. It lists thenames of those who diedduring the war.

KOREAN/VIETNAMMONUMENTNorth Hazel St., Danville

These monuments honorthose who served in Koreaand Vietnam.

WOMEN’S MONUMENTN Hazel St & Madison St., Danville

One of the first monumentsin the United Statesdedicated to the womenwho fought for the freedomof our county.

LORADO TAFT-WWIVICTORY MEMORIALGilbert & Main St., Danville

Representing VermilionCounty’s World War IVeterans and Red Crossnurses, each branch of thearmed services guard thebase.

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CATLIN LIONS VETERANS MEMORIAL210 N Paris St., Catlin

The memorial, honoring Catlin veterans ofWorld War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam andDesert Storm, is located on the grounds of theCatlin Heritage Museum.

DANVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY2000 E Main St., Danville

Located on the grounds of the Veterans’Administration Medical Center, the NationalCemetery serves as the final resting place forveterans from the Civil War to the present.

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ARBY’S3190 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.443.5169

143 S. Gilbert • Exit 215BDanville • 217.446.2636

BACK DOOR PIZZA1000 N. Bowman Ave.Danville • 217.442.9004

BURGER KING847 E. Main St. • Exit 216Danville • 217.446.6513

1629 Georgetown Rd.Tilton • 217.431.2715

18 E. West Newell Rd., Danville ·217.446.6023

Rt. 1 & 9 Hoopeston · 217.283.9788

COUNTY MARKET CAFE & COFFEE BAR2917 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.443.82461628 Georgetown Rd.Tilton • 217.443.3209

DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER2711 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.443.6975

DOMINO’S PIZZA714 N. Gilbert St., Danville · 217.442.4242

GODFATHER’S PIZZA616 S. Bowman Ave. • Exit 216Danville · 217.443.5340

GROSS’ BURGERS25 Henderson Danville · 217.442.8848

HARDEE’S15 W. Fairchild St.Danville · 217.431.1171

100 N. Main St.Georgetown · 217.662.6977

HIGH ON THE HOG102 Commercial St. Catlin · 217.497.0951

JAVA HUT13 North Vermilion St.Danville · 217.443.6808

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN12 N. Bowman Ave. • Exit 216Danville · 217.442.7118

LEE’S FAMOUS FRIEDCHICKEN & STRIPS501 N. Gilbert St.Danville · 217.443.4760

LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA2721 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.443.4768

2715 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.442.3900

LONG JOHN SILVER’S306 S. Gilbert St. • 215BDanville · 217.442.3211

MCDONALD’S109 S. Gilbert St. • Exit 215B Danville · 217.446.4084


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MCDONALD’S (CONT’D)1016 W. Orange St. Hoopeston ·217.283.9333

499 N. Oakwood St.Oakwood • 217.354.4205

502 N. Main St. Georgetown · 217.662.6122

MIKE’S GRILL2006 Georgetown Rd.217.446.6605

MONICAL’S PIZZA3542 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.446.3111

1511 N. Bowman Ave.Exit 216Danville · 217.443.3490

1628 Georgetown Rd • Exit 215BTilton · 217.443.5545

618 W. Orange St.Hoopeston · 217.283.7781

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA302 W. Fairchild St.Danville · 217.442.4200

PAPA MURPHY’S PIZZA3100 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.446.7272

PENN STATIONE. COAST SUBS2 East Main St., Danville · 217.446.9850

PIZZA HUT133 S. Gilbert St. • Exit 215BDanville · 217.443.6400

SCHROEDER’S DRIVE IN432 N. Gilbert St.Danville · 217.446.1034

STEAK & SHAKE3201 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.446.8167

408 S. Gilbert St. • 215BDanville · 217.443.1092

SUBWAY1220 E. Main St.Danville · 217.431.2700


100 S. Gilbert St. • Exit 215BDanville · 217.442.7072

105 N. Main St.Georgetown · 217.662.6300

115 E. Main St.Hoopeston · 217.283.7300

1628 Georgetown Rd. (Rt. 1), Tilton ·217.443.4040


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TACO BELL2714 N. Vermilion St.Danville · 217.446.2397

501 S. GilbertDanville · 217.442.6721

WENDY’S1111 E. Voorhees St. Danville · 217.442.5626


WIENER WORKS806 N. Gilbert St.Danville · 217.442.1762

FULL SERVICERESTAURANTSBELGIUM BEAN’S CAFE(217) 267-30763714 N. Vermilion St.Danville, IL 61832

BIG BOY369 Lynch Rd Danville • 217.431.3036

BUEN APETITO3605 N. Vermilion St. Danville • 217.431.1512

BUFFALO WILD WINGS1301 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.442.9464

CAFE DELIGHTS417 Market St.Hoopeston • 217.283.5566

CAHILL’S FAMILYRESTAURANT334 N. Gilbert St.Danville • 217.442.3992

CHARLOTTE’S402 N. Gilbert St.Danville • 217.442.2839

DANVILLE BAR & GRILL(217) 443-96001827 E. Main Street St.Danville, IL 61832

DECORAL BUFFET3355 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.442.7780

EL TORO MEXICANRESTAURANT619 S. Gilbert St. • Exit 215B Danville • 446-3090

FIVE STAR FAMILYRESTAURANT3216 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.431.6162

GARFIELD’SVillage Mall2917 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.442.2050

GREAT WALLRESTAURANTTowne Centre2 E. Main St.Danville • 217.443.2888

GREEN ISLAND CHINESE11 N.Vermilion St.Danville • 217.443.8288

GREEN JADE CHINESE1628 Georgetown Rd • Exit 215BTilton • 217.446.6868

HOAGIE’S1114 E. Voorhees St., Danville • 217.431.8660

I&I STATE LINETAVERN4015 E. Main St.Danville • 217.446.2120

JOCKO’S305 W. Williams St. Danville • 217.443.3539

LA POTOSINA3349 N. Vermilion St. Danville • 217.446.1596

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SEASONAL/SPECIALTY FOODCUSTARD CUP2507 N. Vermilion St. Danville • 217.443.0221

DAIRY QUEEN1203 E. Main St.Danville • 217.442.0235

DAIRY BARN103 N. North St. (Hillery) Danville • 217.442.6067

MIKE’S CHILL2006 Georgetown RdDanville • 217.431.5547

KICKAPOOLANDINGKickapoo State ParkOakwood • 217.446.8399

ROYAL DONUT911 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.443.1441

2201 E. Main St. Danville • 217.446.1661

LITTLE NUGGET6 South Henning Rd,Danville • 217.446.4549

MAIN STREET BAR & GRILL509 E. Main St., Danville217.442.2920

MONTANA MIKE’S3215 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.446.1237

MOON GLO3124 Perrysville Rd. Danville • 217.442.9519

NO. 1 HIBACHI GRILL & BUFFET4117 N. Vermilion St. Danville • 217.442.6000

NOOR’S GEROS1112 E. Voorhees St.Danville • 217.431.1329

O’LEARY’S PUB3540 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.442.1485

PITSTOP BAR AND GRILL500 N. Oakwood St.Oakwood • 217.354-2000

POSSUM TROT291B Batestown RdOakwood • 217.442.6066

RED LOBSTER3217 N. Vermilion St. Danville • 217.431.8484

RICH’S FAMILYRESTAURANT2200 Georgetown Rd, Danville • 217.443.9666

RICH’S DELUXE21 W. North St.,Danville

THE GALLERY (DAYS HOTEL)77 N. Gilbert St., Danville • 217.443.6600

VERMILION PLACE14 N. Hazel St.Danville • 217.443.6808

VILLAGE GARDENRESTAURANT628 N. Gilbert St.Danville • 217.446.7856

VIPS515 N. Vermilion St.Danville • 217.442.1500



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VILLAGE MALL SHOPPING CENTER2917 N. Vermilion St • Danville217.446.7886www.danvillevillagemall.com

TOWNE CENTRE2 E. Main St, Suite 200J • [email protected]

KMART STORES2721 N. Vermilion St • Danville217.443.1100

DANVILLE CROSSING / WALMART4141 N. Vermilion St • Danville217.443.9520

NEW DEVELOPMENTVermilion Street Corridor3707 N. Vermilion St • Danville

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Kohl’s, TJ Maxx and Meijer.

For a complete listing, call the Danville Area Convention & Visitors’ Bureau at217.442.2096


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THE ALLEY GALLERY113 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

AMONG FRIENDS(217) 446-0272405 Ann StreetDanville, IL 61832

BROWSE-A-ROUND(217) 446-0804310 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

CASSIDY’S WOODCRAFTS(217) 493-7625402 W. Washington StreetFithian, IL 61844

CHARLOTTE’S(217) 442-2839402 N. Gilbert StreetDanville, IL 61832

CHUGAR BEAR COUNTY CRAFTS(217) 987-6331320 W. State StreetPotomac, IL 61865

COUNTRY CHICS(217) 548-2110103 Main StreetFithian, IL 61844

CORNERSTORE ANTIQUES(217) 477-3653735 Wayne StreetDanville, IL 61832

THE CROW’S NEST(217) 354-424117119 N. 600 East RoadFithian, IL 61844

CULBERT FLOWERS & GIFTS BYMOLLY(217) 283-5578702 W. Main StreetHoopeston, IL 60942

CYCLES PLUS(217) 442-321412 W. Woodbury StreetDanville, IL 61832

DANVILLE GARDENS(217) 442-49441307 Cleary AvenueDanville, IL 61832

EVA’S BOUTIQUE(217) 446-180528 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN(217) 431-75151606 Georgetown RoadTilton, IL 61833

FANCY THAT BRIDAL SHOP(217) 442-6814138 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

FARMING WITH FLOWERS GREENHOUSE(217) 283-74272418 E. 100 North RoadHoopeston, IL 60942

FLOWERS ON MAIN(217) 662-2300804 W. Main St.Georgetown, IL 61846

FOREVER MORE(217) 799-1995206 W. West StreetGeorgetown, IL 61846

GLORY DAZE ANTIQUES & UNIQUES(217) 442-2665142 N. VermilionDanville, IL 61832

GOSSETT’S(217) 748-6662117 E. Attica StreetRossville, IL 60963

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE(217) 442-0004121 N. Walnut StreetDanville, IL 61832

HAUNTED OPERA HOUSE(765) 427-6464108 N. Chicago St.Rossville, IL 60963

HEARTLAND FAIR(217) 442-3700126 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

HOARDER’S PARADISE(217) 213-9477101 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

IMAGES FRAMING & FINE ARTS(217) 431-2156421 North Gilbert StreetDanville, IL 61832

LUDWIG FARMSTEAD CREAMERY(217) 213-304817591 N. 600 East RoadFithian, IL 61844

KIRLIN’S HALLMARK2 E. Main StreetDanville, IL 61832

MEMORIES BY DESIGN - STUMPHCO(217) 446-915810 W. Third StreetDanville, IL 61832

MERLE NORMAN COSMETIC SHOP(217) 442-766614 W. North StreetDanville, IL 61832

NORTH STREET SWEET REPEATS(217) 474-9701 or (217) 446-096123 North StreetDanville, IL 61832

OLD COUNTRY SCHOOL CUSTOMSTAINED GLASS(217) 733-244511986 North 800 East RoadFairmount, IL 61841

OLDE YANKEE ROSE(217) 474-99573008 E. Main StreetDanville, IL 61832

PAULINE’S ATTIC(217) 427-5888108 S. Sandusky StreetCatlin, IL 61817

THE PINK POODLE UNIQUE BOUTIQUE(217) 283-40041016 W. Orange StreetHoopeston, IL 60942

QUEEN ANN’S COTTAGE(217) 443-5958407 Ann StreetDanville, IL 61832

RABBITTOWN ANTIQUES & ARTISANS(217) 597-0556419 E. Main StreetDanville, IL 61832

RESH FRAME SHOP(217) 442-04449 Poland RoadDanville, IL 61832

ROTHERY JEWELERS(217) 442-3562147 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

RUSTIC CHARM(217) 442-37001011 N. Main StreetGeorgetown, IL 61846

SLEEPY CREEK VINEYARDS(217) 733-03308524 East 1425 North RoadFairmount, IL 61841

SOMEWHERE IN TIME(217) 354-479220173 Newtown RoadOakwood, IL 61858

STAGE PRESENTS THE FISCHERTHEATRE GIFT SHOP(217) 443-2561158 N. Vermilion StreetDanville, IL 61832

STONE HOUSE ANTIQUES(217) 249-0437201 1/2 W. South ShermanFithian, IL 61844

SUGAR SHACK ANTIQUES(217) 260-97139912 East 1980 North RoadOakwood, IL 61858

THREADS OF TIME(217) 431-9202207 S. Buchanan StreetDanville, IL 61832

TOO-Z-GOOTZ(217) 446-086513 N. LoganDanville, IL 61832

TWISTED SISTERS(217) 443-9056129 S. ChicagoRossville, IL 60963


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217.443.6600 800.329.7466 77 N. Gilbert, Exit #215 off I-74 114 units, CC, R, L, outdoor pool, restaurant, bar www.daysinn.com

DAYS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER 217.443.3388

800.228.2800 389 Lynch Road, Exit #220 off I-74 57 units, CC, indoor pool www.marriott.com

FAIRFIELD INN

217.442.3300 370 Eastgate Drive Exit #220 off I-74 72 units, indoor pool, fitness center, CC www.ichotelsgroup.com

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

217.442.2500 800.HOLIDAY 310 Eastgate Drive, Exit #220 off I-74 72 units, indoor pool, fitness center, CC www.ichotelsgroup.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

217.446.2111 800.528.1234 360 Eastgate Dr., Exit #220 off I-74 42 units, CC, indoor pool www.bestwestern.com

REGENCY INN - BEST WESTERN

217.431.0020 800.528.1234 57 S. Gilbert, Exit #215 off I-74 42 units, CC, outdoor pool www.bestwestern.com

RIVERSIDE INN - BEST WESTERN

217.442.6600 361 Lynch Road, Exit #220 off I-74 Free breakfast buffet, CC, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, exercise room, business center www.sleepinn.com/ hotel//IL195

SLEEP INN & SUITES

217.443.4499 800.800.8000 377 Lynch Road, Exit #220 off I-74 49 units, CC www.super8.com

SUPER 8

56 units, CC, indoor pool www.choicehotels.com

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Bed & BreakfastsFor a complete listing, call the Danville

Convention & Visitors’ Bureau at217-442-2096 or 800-383-4386

SLEEPY CREEK BED AND WINERY217.733.03308254 E. 1425 North RoadFairmount, IL 61841

THE YORKSHIRE217.442-45901664 N. Vermilion St.Danville, IL 61832


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1 Vermilion County Fairgrounds 2 Harrison Park Golf Course 3 Ellsworth Park 4 Provena USMC Hospital 5 Lamon House 6 Vermilion County Museum 7 Lorado Taft Victory Monument 8 Palmer Arena/CVB office 9 Danville Stadium 10 City Hall 11 Danville Crossings 12 Village Mall 13 Turtle Run Golf Course 14 Playground for Everyone 15 Danville Soccer Complex 16 War Museum 17 Vermilion County Courthouse 18 VA Medical center 19 Danville Area Community College 20 National Cemetery 21 Lakeview College of Nursing 22 Lincoln Park Historic District 23 Sleepy Creek Vineyard 24 Fischer Arts & Entertainment

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ARCHERYORGANIZATION Kickapoo Bowman 222 W Main St, Danville 217.443.0805 Illini Outdoorwww.illinioutdoor.com/the-range

AUTO RACING Vermilion County Speedway 17520 N 1180 E, Oakwood Track 217.443.6588 Promoter 217.446.5002 www.thevermilioncountyspeedway.com

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS &ORGANIZATIONS Call Danville Area Convention and Visitors’Bureau for a complete list of all regulationfields and organizations in the Danville Areaat 800. 383.4386.

BASKETBALLLincoln Park Basketball Leagues Logan Ave., Danville 217.431.2272

Roselawn School of Fitness 302 W Roselawn, Danville 217.442.7277

YMCA1111 N. Vermilion St., Danville 217.442.0563 Men’s Women’s & Youth Leagues

BICYCLING/MOUNTAIN BIKING Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club P.O. Box 475, Oakwoodwww.kickapoombc.org • 10 mountain bike trails • Distances range from 0.4 miles

to 7.6 miles • Single and double tracked

BOATING & CANOEING Kickapoo Landing (at Kickapoo State Park) 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood217.354.2060 www.kickapoolanding.com• Bike, canoe, camp, fish, hike, hunt,

picnic shelters • Float the Middle Fork National

Scenic River • Horseback riding• Canoe, paddleboat, tube and

kayak concessionaire • Access through Kennekuk County Park or

Kickapoo State Park

Lake Mingo /Kennekuk Co Park 22296-A Henning Rd, Danville• 170 acre lake • Boats with motors less than 10hp • Fishing, picnic area shelter • Public boat ramp

Lake Vermilion County Park Denmark Rd, Danville• 1000 acre lake • Fishing • Public boat ramp • Picnic area shelter • Power boat • Sailing

VILLAGE MALL CINEMAS 2917 N. Vermilion St., Danville 217.443.3476

• Six screens offer a variety of movies

• For show times, call(800)FANDANGO

LORRAINE THEATRE 324 E. Main St., Hoopeston 217.355.0068 • Two theaters offer the

latest releases • Housed in beautifully

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BOWLING Bulans Bowl 1436 Warrington, Danville217.442.1144 • 8 lanes, automatic scoring • 85 seating capacity, PA system • Lounge, snack bar, gameroom, pro

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Lincoln Lanes 107 W Harrison St., Danville 217.442.0861 • 30 lanes, automatic scoring • 250 seating capacity, PA system • Lounge, snack bar, gameroom,

proshop • Glo-bowl, bumper bowling • Pool tables, ABC approved

Fast Lanes 719 W Elm St., Hoopeston217.283.6505

CAMPING Forest Glen County Preserve 20301 E 900 N Rd., Westville217.662.2142 www.vccd.org/giforestglen.html • Primitive, tent, group, family areas • Electrical and non-electrical • Shelters, showers, restrooms • Two stocked fishing ponds

KICKAPOO STATE PARK 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd.Oakwood217.442.4915www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r3/kickapoo.htm • primitive, tent, group, family areas • Electrical and non-electrical • Shelters, showers, restrooms • Fish, canoe, tube, kayak • Scuba dive pond • Mountain Bike Trails• Horseback riding

DANCE & GYMNASTICSDIG(Danville Institute of Gymnastics)Village Mall Shopping Center2917 N. Vermilion St., Danville217.442.3464

Faye’s Dance Company 3716 N Vermilion St., Danville 217.442.6291

Laurel School of Dance 22462 Henning Rd., Danville217.443.8373

Marilyn’s Danceworks 110 W Woodbury St., Danville 217.442.3117

Midwest Gymnastics 126 Vermilion St., Danville 217.709.3547

Roselawn School of Fitness 302 W Roselawn St., Danville 217.442.7277

YMCA1111 N Vermilion St., Danville 217.442.0563

ENVIRONMENTALCONSERVATION &ECOLOGICALORGANIZATIONSDANVILLE CHAPTERS Illinois Audubon Society 425-B N Gilbert St., Danville217.446.5085

Contact the Danville Conventionand Visitors’ Bureau at800.383.4386 for more informa-tion on the following organizations:

• Bucks Unlimited • Pheasants Forever • Wild Turkey Federation

FISHING Eastern Illinois Bassmasters 800. 383.4386

Illini Bass Club www.illinibassclub.com800.383.4386

FITNESS Curves www.curves.com 16 B Towne Centre, Danville217.446.8191

912 S Dixie Hwy., Hoopeston217.283.4840

712 N Main St., Georgetown217.662.2007

DACC Fitness Center 2000 E Main St., Danville 217.443.8567

Danville Health Club 125 N Vermilion St., Danville217.442.7277 • Circuit training, free

weights, aerobic classes • Batting cages• Tanning and toning • Daily and weekly rates

Roselawn School of Fitness 302 W Roselawn St., Danville217.442.7277 • Fitness classes for all ages • Aerobics, yoga, Pilates • Weight training

YMCA1111 N. Vermilion St., Danville217.442.0653 www.danvilleymca.org• Nautilus/free weights • Exercise classes,

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Your Family Resource Center201 N. Hazel St., Danville217.446.1217

GOLFBlue Needles Golf Course ProShop 9202 Blueneedles Dr., Fairmount 217.427.5536 www.blueneedles.com• 18-hole course • Open to the public

Danville Country Club 2718 Denmark Rd., Danville217.442.6027 www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/il/9369.htm• Picturesque 18 hole course • Members only

Harrison Park Golf Course Pro Shop 1300 W Voorhees St., Danville217.431.2266 www.thegolfcourse.net/golfcourses/il/9371.htm• 18-hole course • Open to the public

Hubbard Trail Country Club Rural Rte 2, Hoopeston217.748.6521

www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/il/9481.htm • 9-hole course • Open to the public on Mondays only

Turtle Run Golf Club 332 E Liberty Lane, Danville217.442.3320 www.turtlerungolfclub.com • 18-hole golf course• Swimming pool • Open to the public

Wolf Creek Golf Club 2521 Perrysville Rd, Danville217.446.9226 • 9-hole • Open to the Public

GUN CLUBS Danville Rifle & Pistol Club P.O. Box 1025, Danville

Hyster Skeet Club 1813 E Voorhees St., Danville217.443.3590

HOCKEYDanville Youth Hockey David S. Palmer Arena100 W Main St., Danville 217.431.2424 www.palmerarena.com

HORSESHOES Danville Horseshoe Club 217.443.5818

Tilton Horseshoe Club 535 Brickyard Rd., Danville217.443.1762

Douglas Park South Bowman Ave., Danville 20 championship pits

ICE SKATING Learn to Skate/Public Skate David S. Palmer Arena 100 W. Main St., Danville 217.431.2424 www.palmerarena.com

LASER TAG Illini Skateland 9 Brewer Rd., Danville217.442.3340 www.illiniskateland.com

MARTIAL ARTS ATA Black Belt Academy 818 N. Vermilion St., Danville 217.442.2282

Kid Development Institute 3723 N. Vermilion St., Danville217.443.6244

Karate Club 206 S. 1st Ave., Hoopeston 217.283.7306 New World Tae Kwon Do 15 W. Harrison St., Danville 217.443.7078

MINIATURE GOLFIllini Skateland 9 Brewer Rd., Danville217.442.3340 www.illiniskateland.com

MULTI-USEFACILITIESDavid S. Palmer Arena 100 W. Main St., Danville217.431.2424 www.palmerarena.com


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Danville Area CommunityCollege 2000 E. Main St., Danville 217.443.3222 www.dacc.edu Basketball, fitness center, volleyball,theatre, conference rooms, computerlabs, and a fieldhouse with seating forup to 2400

YMCA• Swimming• Volleyball• Gymnastics• Basketball• Fitness Center

ROLLER SKATING Illini Skateland 9 Brewer Rd., Danvillewww.illiniskateland.com 217.442.3340

Skater’s Paradise 425 Cedar St., Hoopeston 217.283.7428

RUNNINGORGANIZATIONSKennkuk Road Runners P.O. Box 1701, Danville 800.383.4386 www.kennekuk.com

SOCCER Danville Soccer Association 800.383.4386 For Adult and Youth Leagueinformation, please contact DanvilleSoccer Assn. & Complex Winter AveDanville, ILwww.danvillesoccer.org

Winter View Park 8 fields, electronic scoreboards,concessions, restrooms, 780 parkingcapacity

SWIMMING Danville County Club 2718 Denmark Rd., Danville217.442.5213

Garfield ParkSwimming Pool 200 Commerce St., Danville217.431.2275

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McFerren ParkSwimming Pool 1 McFerren Park Rd., Hoopeston217.283.7215

Turtle Run 332 E. Liberty Ln., Danville217.442.1537

YMCA1111 N. Vermilion St., Danville217.442.0563

Your Family Resource Center 201 Hazel St., Danville217.446.1217

TENNIS Danville Tennis Club 900 Lincoln Park., Danville 217.443.4243 Private Club/Guest Welcome Indoor &Outdoor Courts

Danville Country Club 2718 Denmark Rd., Danville217.442.6027

For a list of all city courts,please contact the DanvilleArea Convention & Visitors’Bureau at 800.383.4386

VOLLEYBALLCo-ed Sand Volleyball League Danville Parks & Public Property 217.431.2272

YMCA1111 N Vermilion St., Danville217.442.0563

Your Family Resource Center 201 Hazel St., Danville217.446.1217

Garfield Park 850 N. Griffin St., DanvilleSand pit

Winter Park 900 E. Winter Ave., Danville2 sand pits

YOUTH CENTERS Boys and Girls Club 850 N. Griffin St., Danvillewww.bgcdnv.org

Laura Lee Fellowship House 212 E. Williams St., Danville217.442.0931 www.llfh.netOffers educational and recreationalprograms throughout the year for allages.


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all abilities • Sand • Musical features • Spray park • Picnic area • Restrooms • Interactive playground

features

CANNON PARK 1701 N. Jackson St, Danville• Lighted tennis courts • Playground equipment • Picnic areas

CARVER PARK 420 E. Williams St, Danville• Softball field • Basketball court • Lighted tennis court • Playground • Picnic area • Concession stand

DANVILLE STADIUM 610 Highland Blvd., Danville217.446.5521• Established 1946 for the

Brooklyn Dodgers• See page 21

DOUGLAS PARK 520 S. Bowman St., Danville• Basketball courts • Tennis courts • Concession stand • Horseshoe pits • Lighted ball diamond • Pavilion • Picnic areas and shelter• All New Skate Park

ELMWOOD PARK 411 Elmwood St., Danville• Sandlot • Softball field • Community center • Playground • Lighted basketball courts

ELLSWORTH PARK 100 Oakwood AveDanville• 50 acre park • Lighted softball diamond • Playground • Soccer field • Football field • Fishing • Lighted basketball courts • Lighted tennis courts • Concession stand • Picnic area

FETCH DOG PARK At Espenschied Park, locatedon Kimball north of E.Voorhees., DanvilleFor Rules & Regulations –www.FetchDogPark.org or email [email protected]

• Park hours are dawn todusk

• Out of town guests arewelcome

• Donations are appreciated

GARFIELD PARK 820 N. Griffin St., Danville• Concession stand • Picnic areas • Sand volleyball • Lighted softball/

baseball field, basketballcourts, tennis courts

• Lighted • Playground, Municipal

Pool and spray park

HARRISON PARKCLUBHOUSE 1300 W Voorhees St., Danville217.431.2270 • Available to the public • Full kitchen for caterers

LIBERTY PARK 200 E. Liberty Lane, Danville• Sandlot baseball/ softball

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LINCOLN PARK 1000 Logan Ave.Danville• Lighted basketball courts • Tennis courts • Picnic area • Playground • Sandlot • Baseball/ softball field • Football field • Concession stand • Site of the Lamon House,

Danville Tennis Club and annual Arts in the Park.

MEADE PARK 20 S. Oregon St.(or east Main St.)Danville• Lighted

baseball/softball • Basketball court • Concession stand • Sports field • Playground • Tennis court

WINTER PARK 900 E. Winter Ave.Danville• 26 acre park • Several softball

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A bustling river town was the dream ofDan Beckwith when he first came toVermilion County. Beckwith donated twentyacres of the first eighty and platted the towninto lots north and south of Main Street, andeast and west of Vermilion.

Amidst the chants of auctioneer HarveyLuddington, on a warm morning on April 10,1827, the town of Danville was born. Thenew county seat was established, and braveentrepreneurs attend the sale and settlementof the first forty-two lots.

Coal mining, railroading, andmanufacturing, Danville has had them all.Today, nestled within an area of naturalbeauty and abundant resources, Danville stillhas a lot to offer those who follow in thepaths of the first settlers.

Vermilion County was established January18, 1826 and comprises 898 square miles.Danville is the county seat. VermilionCounty is served by a number of commercialrail routes, as well as Interstate 74 and theVermilion County Airport.

CITY/COUNTYINFORMATIONCity of Danville17 W. Main St., Danville217.431.2400 www.cityofdanville.org Vermilion CountyCourthouse4 N. Vermilion Street, Danville 217.431.2550www.co.vermilion.il.us

BUSINESS Vermilion Advantage28 W. North Street, Danville217.442.6201www.vermilionadvantage.com

TOURISM Danville Area Convention& Visitors’ Bureau 100 W. Main Street, Danville 217.442.2096, 800.383.4386Fax: 217.442.2137www.danvilleareainfo.com

DANVILLE AREACHURCHES & CONGREGATIONS Call 800.383.4386

HOUSING & REAL STATE Danville Area Board of Realtors15 Ridgeview, Danville217.443.2170

EDUCATIONDistrict 118 Administrative Office516 N. Jackson St., Danville217.444.1000Schlarman Academy2112 N. Vermilion, Danville217.442.2725

MEDICAL CENTERSCarle Clinic 311 W. Fairchild St., Danville(217)431-7606www.carle-clinic.com/walkin

Carle Clinic (cont’d)2300 N. Vermilion St., Danville(217) 431-7606www.occmed.carle.comChristie Clinic3545 N. Vermilion St., Danville(217) 442-8611www.christieclinic.comDanville Polyclinic707 N. Logan Ave., Danville(217) 446-6410www.danvillepolyclinic.comPresence USMC (Emergency Services)812 N. Vermilion St., Danville(217) 443-5221www.provena.org/usmcVA Illiana Health Care900 E. Main St., Danville(217) 554-3000www.danville.va.gov

Vermilion County, Illinois

Allerton . . . . . .PO Box 51 Allerton, IL 61810 . . . . . . . . . .217.834.3342 Alvin . . . . . . . .PO Box 140 Alvin, IL 61811 . . . . . . . . . . . .217.765.3511 Belgium . . . . .17 Orlea St. Westville, IL 61833 Bismarck . . . .204 S. Chicago Bismarck, IL 61814 . . . . .217.759.7984 Catlin . . . . . . .PO Box 627 Catlin, IL 61817 . . . . . . . . . .217.427.2131 Danville . . . . . .17 W. Main St. Danville, IL 61832 . . . . . . .217.431.2400 Fairmount . . . .PO Box 183 Fairmount, IL 61841 . . . . . . .217.733.2331 Fithian . . . . . . .PO Box 22 Fithian, IL 61844 . . . . . . . . . . .217.548.2012 Georgetown . .208 S. Walnut Georgetown, IL 61846 . . . .217.662.2525 Henning . . . . .PO Box 1 Henning, IL 61848 . . . . . . . . . .217.286.3246 Hoopeston . . .301 W. Main Hoopeston, IL 60942 . . . . . .217.283.5833 Indianola . . . . .PO Box 26 Indianola, IL 61850 . . . . . . . . .217.284.3282 Muncie . . . . . .PO Box 51 Muncie, IL 61857 . . . . . . . . . .217.548.2620 Oakwood . . . .PO Box 184 Oakwood, IL 61858 . . . . . . . .217.354.4255 Potomac . . . . .103 Downing Dr. Potomac, IL 61865 Rankin . . . . . .PO Box 177 Rankin, IL 60960 . . . . . . . . . .217.397.2252 Ridge Farm . . .8 W. Owen Ridge Farm, IL 61870 . . . . . . .217.247.2239 Rossville . . . . .120 E. Attica Rossville, IL 60963 . . . . . . . .217.748.6914 Sidell . . . . . . . .Box 407 Sidell, IL 61876 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217.288.9251 Tilton . . . . . . . .1001 Tilton Rd Tilton, IL 61833 . . . . . . . . .217.477.0801 Westville . . . . .201 N. State Westville, IL 61883 . . . . . . . .217.267.2131

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Vermilion County is located in EastCentral Illinois along the Illinois/Indiana border. With about 80,000 peo-ple, the county is home to some themost beautiful topography in the state.As the county seat and largest communi-ty, Danville’s population of over 30,000belies the fact that there is more happen-ing here than meets the eye.

NO PLACE LIKE HOMEOur cost of living is a full 10% less thanthe national average... But wait... thismeans “less” only in the areas that mat-ter. It means you will find more of yourincome available for other things. Itmeans that you will find yourself in ahome with more amenities than you everimagined possible.The possibilities are endless –a home onthe lake in the heart of the community, anew home in a quiet subdivision, abeautifully restored older home on atree-lined street, a country or small com-munity setting, or senior living optionsfor anyone in your family - you will finda comfortable, affordable option inVermilion County. All of this without along commute – every location is withinminutes of every major employer.

Vermilion Advantage is a member-based organization that exists tostrengthen and grow the overalleconomy of Vermilion County. Throughmember support, we have theresources to market Vermilion County’sstrengths to potential new businessesand residents. We also make availableeducational programs to all VermilionCounty schools to enhance ourstudents’ preparedness for today’sworkplace skills by focusing on mathand science skills and characterdevelopment.

Vermilion Advantage 28 W. North St.,

Danville, IL 61832(217) 442-6201 • (800) 373-6201

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Newcomers are often surprised by thebusinesses that choose to base or locateoperations here. The economy is a diversemix of highly successful entrepreneurs,services, national and internationalmanufacturers, transportation anddistribution specialists, and regional backoffice data centers. Our people are knownfor integrity and hard work which makes thearea a highly desirable location foremployers and an exciting environment toencourage entrepreneurship.

There are names you will recognize likeQuaker Oats and Walgreens Accounting andHelp Desk Center. And there are others likeDawson Logistics that are not instantlyrecognizable, but are on Forbes List ofFastest Growing Entrepreneurs.

EMPLOYMENT FOR EVERY SEASONPeople who are ready to start a career ormove to the next level find unique

opportunities in our area. Social andbusiness connections can be made throughour Young Professionals Network. Long-time professionals who are making astrategic career move choose the communitybecause of the range of employment andlifestyle options.

Major Employers

TOP TEN MAJOR EMPLOYERS• Veteran’s Affairs Illiana Health Care System• ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Co.• Presence United Samaritans Medical Center• Genpact• McLane Midwest Company• Quaker Oats Company• ThyssenKrupp Presta Danville, LLC• KIK Custom Products• Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois• Danville Metal Stamping



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In Vermilion County, you may be sur-prised to find that our system of educa-tion – from childcare and Pre-K, to 24elementary schools and 12 high schools,to higher education and training – isaward winning and remarkably extensivefor a community of our size.

EARLY EDUCATION AND CAREThe system begins with caring daycareand Pre-K education for children in faith-based, public or private settings.

DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLSIf you are interested in public educationin the city of Danville, District No. 118takes quality, hands-on education to awhole new level. Besides offering strong,traditional classroom education that pre-pares students for higher education, theworld of work, and being a better citizenof the world, here are some things thatmight surprise you.• Gifted program beginning at 3rd grade• Advanced placement, dual credit cours-

es at Danville High School• Exciting magnet elementary school

with great parent involvement and out-standing student achievement

• Standout music, athletic, and arts programs throughout elementary andhigh school

Innovative “House” structure at DHS.The Global Learning House teaches stu-dents to contribute and thrive in the glob-al economy.Foreign language is a staple includingSpanish, French and even Mandarin! TheACE House integrates arts into the acade-miccurriculum to develop remarkablecreativity. The New Tech High focuseson project-based learning where technol-ogy and inquiry are used to engage stu-dents with issues and questions that arerelevant to their lives.

FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONThe community offers strong choices forfaith-based education – from Pre-Kthrough high school.Students and parents appreciate thesmall class sizes, caring faculty,outstanding academic and extracurricularprograms, strong college preparatory pro-

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grams, and the factthat 96-100% ofgraduates go on toattend college. Allin an environmentbased on faith prin-ciples.

COUNTYSCHOOLSIf you prefer a qui-

eter daily life and want to locate in one ofVermilion County’s small towns, theschool districts are the center of community life.At those schools, you might be surprisedto find:• Award-winning high school newspapers• Innovative, hands-on teaching and learn-

ing happening in small classes• Active drama, music, and art programs

where students shine• Athletics where virtually every student

finds a place• College prep, AP and dual credit courses• Teachers and educators who are active

with students outside the classroom

HIGHER EDUCATIONHigher education in the community beginswith Danville Area Community College.This public 2-year college offers some sur-prising opportunities for people in everyseason of life. Vocational coursework, col-lege prep courses that are guaranteed totransfer to top universities, a wide varietyof online courses that have become 20% ofstudent enrollment, innovative programsand courses not found in other places, and

all taught by outstanding professors.DACC has had four National Teachers ofthe Year.Eastern Illinois University also offers bac-calaureate coursework on campus. Also inthe community is the highly competitiveLakeview College of Nursing which offersa Bachelor of Science Degree in NursingProgram.Four-year universities within an hour’sdrive include the University of Illinois (30miles), which features a renownedExecutive MBA program; PurdueUniversity (45 miles); Indiana StateUniversity(59 miles); Ivy Tech (59 miles);and Eastern Illinois University (70 miles).

BEYOND THE WORKING YEARSAs people move to a later season of life,the community offers a unique mix ofservices and opportunities including:active residential retirement villages;assisted living; CRIS Healthy AgingCenter, a one-stop resource for seniors andtheir caregivers; inhome meals for seniors;and the Key Club which offers adult day-care for the special members of our familywho need it.

CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUESThe area has an astonishing number ofchurches and synagogues of all sizes,racial and ethnic mixes, and 58 differentdenominations. Whether you are lookingfor a smaller place to worship or prefer achurch with well over a thousand people,Vermilion County offers active faith-basedexperiences for every season of life.



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Healthcare choice inVermilion County is aplace where you will enjoythe best of all worlds. Bydrawing on a service areaof over 100,000 people,you will be surprised tofind specialty care andadvanced technology notnormally found in a com-munity of this size.

Presence United Samaritans medicalCenter is a 174-bed comprehensive med-ical center, which has provided qualityhealth care to Danville and surroundingcommunities since 1882. This hospital isserved by a medical staff of more than100 physicians, representing many areasof specialized care. Not only is Presence

United Samaritans Medical Center a partof a Top 50 health System, they are also5-star rated for heart attack treatment. Inaddition, Presence provides the only com-prehensive Cancer Center in the area,offering both chemotherapy and radiationtherapy. Provena is also the first and onlyprovider to offer a comprehensive breasthealth program in a dedicated Women’s

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www.vermilionadvantage.comhealth Center in Danville.

A wide variety of multi-specialty careclinics provide premier, quality advancedcare that stretches to in-home care ifneeded. Private-practice offices, as wellas teams of physicians at Carle PhysicianGroup, Christie Clinic, DanvillePolyclinic, and Charlotte Anne RussellMedical Clinic in Hoopeston, provideexpert services and personalized careuniquely available in a smaller communi-ty. In addition, the Hoopeston RegionalHealth Center (HRHC) offers a historyrich in dedication and commitment toproviding the residents of Hoopeston andthe surrounding communities quality

health care services. HRHC includes theCharlotte Ann Russell Medical Centerwith affiliate clinics in Cissna Park andRossville and Hoopeston

Community Memorial Hospital inHoopeston. HRHC has an affiliate agree-ment with Carle Foundation Hospital. Awide range of natural health practitionerscan be found in and around VermilionCounty.

The community is also home to theVeterans Affairs Illiana Health CareSystem, the area’s largest employer, andthe place for excellent care for ournation’s heroes.

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