🌱 What will a new FOIA request uncover about Vermilion County contracts?

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• What will a new FOIA request uncover about Vermilion County contracts?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas at Lake Ridge presents "The Table" and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A bit of afternoon snow; cold, with a high of 29 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 32, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 13 and low of -7 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FOIA request sent to Vermilion County regarding newly executed contracts or amendments on December 10, 2025 (chambanasun.com) — A media outlet has filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking all Vermilion County contracts and amendments from early 2025 in areas like public works, IT, and consulting. The request, backed by a transparency-focused nonprofit, also highlights recent Vermilion County school enrollment and promises further reporting on what the records reveal for local taxpayers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vermilion

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• “Holiday” Flu Shot Clinic
  Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic, 502 Shaw Ave, Paris
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Christmas at Lake Ridge presents "The Table"
  122 E Steidl Rd , Paris
  5:00 pm
• Seventh Day Slumber
  Ernie Eveland Gym , 306 S Central Ave , Paris
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Christmas at Lake Ridge presents "The Table"
  122 E Steidl Rd , Paris
  12:30 pm

Monday December 15

• 6th-8th Mayo Holiday Band Concert
  Paris Center of Fine Arts , 14040 E 1200th Rd , Paris
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• PCOFA Presents The Harp Twins
  Paris Center of Fine Arts , 14040 E 1200th Rd , Paris
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Jake & Mikayla ROCK THIS CHRISTMAS - Presented by Casey State Bank
  Harlan Hall , 603 Locust St , Marshall
  6:00 pm
• Jake and Mikayla ROCK THIS CHRISTMAS - Presented by Casey State Bank
  Harlan Hall , 603 Locust St , Marshall
  6:00 pm

Monday December 15

• 6th-8th Mayo Holiday Band Concert
  Paris Center of Fine Arts , 14040 E 1200th Rd , Paris
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Paris. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Marshall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vermilion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Paris

• As Stephanie's Stalker Reaches Creepy New Heights, Sophia Tests Out an Escape Plan (sheknows.com)

Marshall

• City of Marshall City Council met December 8 (eastcentralreporter.com)
• FOIA request sent to City of Marshall regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (eastcentralreporter.com)
• WIC Benefits Remain Fully Available with New EBT Card and Expanded Hours in Henry Stark Marshall and Putnam Counties (regionalmedianews.com)

Casey

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