The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect, is old news for much of Indiana, including White County, and it has already done extensive damage to the state’s ash tree population.
Hoopeston Area Superintendent Robert Richardson recognized the Hoopeston Area recipients of the 2020 and 2021 Golden Ruler awards during last week's Hoopeston Area Board of Education meeting.
After adopting the Internal Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) during the previous meeting, the Hoopeston City Council moved forward with plans to better address the issue of vacant and dilapidated properties in the city Tuesday night.
The Hoopeston Area Lady Cornjerkers volleyball team finished their season on the road Tuesday night.
Hoopeston Police Department reports April 14-20
Hoopeston Public Library is now offering its library cardholders free or discounted passes to museums, science centers, and many more attractions through Explore More Illinois.
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Hoopeston Area High School student artists saw success at the recent Vermilion Valley Conference Virtual Art Show.
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The basketball court at McFerren Park has a new set of goals.
I had the privilege of celebrating another birthday this month, which brought me to the grand age of fifty-one. I say grand, because the sixth decade of life has proven to be pretty fabulous so far.
Danville, Ill.— Vaccines will no longer be administered at the Village Mall location on Vermilion Street in Danville after April 23. Individuals scheduled to receive a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at that location should do so through April 23.
The Hoopeston Chamber of Commerce will be putting up our Welcome Banners at businesses for Hoopeston's Sesquicentennial celebration week of
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The Hoopeston Sesquicentennial Committee has announced the schedule of events for this year's Sesquicentennial celebration.
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – Families may soon have another tool in their estate planning processes, with the ability to utilize TODI’s (Transfer on Death Instrument). State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has advanced legislation expanding the potential use of the instrument.
Traditionally, a majority of Indiana’s corn crop is planted between April 20-May 10, give or take a week in the northern part of the state.
Prom plans for high schools across the state have fluctuated throughout most of this year due to ever-changing guidelines from the state.
Hoopeston area residents will have a chance to help clean-up their city's streets April 24.
Following a passionate appeal from local citizens regarding the future of the Hoopeston Public Swimming Pool, the Hoopeston City Council budgeted funding to re-open the pool during last week's budget meeting.
To help thwart Covid-19 across the nation, the Sam Adams Company is offering a free beer to anyone who’s been vaccinated. For Krispy Kreme, it’s a free doughnut.
Hoopeston Police Department reports April 8-13
Project Success is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week on April 19-23 along with the National AfterSchool Association, to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours.
Out of an abundance of caution, IDPH is ‘requiring a pause’ in the use of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine at this time, as advised by the CDC and FDA. Please see the attached joint media statement released by the CDC and FDA. More information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/media/r…
SPRINGFIELD – On advice of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Illinois will pause distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson.
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DANVILLE — An autopsy was to be done Monday on a Vermilion County jail inmate who died Sunday.
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Each year the VFW Auxiliary sponsors the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest for high school students in grades 9-12 all across the USA.
DANVILLE, IL – The Vermilion County Health Department will host a free electronics-collection event in early May.
Hoopeston, Ill.— Carle in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iroquois County Public Health Department are offering single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine appointments the week of Monday, April 12 for those who live or work in Iroquois County.
Illinois Senate & House Republicans Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White encourages consumers to participate in Money Smart Week, a weeklong free virtual event designed to help people manage their personal finances and avoid fraud.
Six word story contest winners announced
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State Sen. Jason Barickman was visiting constituents in the Iroquois County area April 8.
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – Farmers who would like to run for a three-year-term on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB), the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board (ISPOB), or the Illinois Sheep and Wool Marketing Board (ISWMB) can now start circulating nomination petitions, according to i…
Our area finally received some much needed precipitation the last few weeks, following almost a year of near-drought conditions.
- The Hoopeston Street and Alley Department will start alley cleanup Monday, April 19, weather permitting. Concrete, bricks, landscape materials, or lumber will not be picked up. If any of these items are in the pile of yard waste, the pile will not be picked up.
A group of concerned citizens addressed the Hoopeston City Council Tuesday night regarding the future of the Hoopeston Swimming Pool.
Hoopeston area voters saw several contested races during this election cycle.
Hoopeston Police Department reports March 31-April 6
DANVILLE, IL – Imagine walking through your garden, filling a vase with fresh cut lilies, daisies or peonies. Maybe you stop and add some ivy or ferns for an accent. A cutting garden includes plants and flowers that you intend to enjoy indoors. Planting blooms you will use to create floral a…
To the Editor, The Chronicle
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
We hear conversations around us that ask us to make things in life softer and easier to handle. And there is merit to taking the time to be kind when it is possible to do so. There are many occasions in life in which we would be better served to consider our word choice, and the effect on th…
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Sustainability is a buzzword in today’s world as people become more interested in taking care of our natural resources for the generations to come. What does this word mean though? Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their…
This spring Indiana will see the emergence of the 17-year cicada, also known as Brood X.
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The Hoopeston Education Association and Save the Lorraine Foundation presented a candidate forum March 22 at Hoopeston Area High School to allow candidates for Hoopeston Area Board of Education, the Hoopeston City Council and Hoopeston mayor to answer questions from voters.
Hoopeston Police Reports March 24-30
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The Hoopeston City Council will see several contested races this year.
