Author Archives: Steve Brandy

PACK THE PARK Coming Up at Kennekuk County Park on Saturday, August 2nd
Tommy B recently welcomed Julie Colby and Tom Sechrist, from the Vermilion County Conservation Foundation Board, on 'The Big Show.' They were talking about something in Kennekuk Park on the first Satu...
Steve Brandy Jul 23, 2025

Danville Police Getting Ready for 2nd Annual Mini-Marathon at Friendly Town; 10 AM - 1 PM Saturday, July 26th
Chief Christopher Yates and the Danville Police Department are getting ready for their 2nd Annual Mini-Marathon at Friendly Town in Lincoln Park, set for 10 AM to 1 PM this Saturday (July 26th). Chief...
Steve Brandy Jul 23, 2025

Public Services Approves Police Purchase of Park Cameras and City Acquisition of Old VFW Post 728 Building
ABOVE: Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates (third from left) and Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr (far right) during Public Works Committee meeting. By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Danville City Coun...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Danville Council: 50 Minute "Members' Comments" Session Turns into One-on-One Debate; Mayor Williams vs Alderman Ahrens
ABOVE: Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr and Alderman Doug Ahrens ended up in a one-on-one debate during "Committee Members Comments." The final item on Tuesday (July 22nd) night's Danville City Counci...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Lawsuit Filed Against Danville Nursing Home in Patient's Death Last Year
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: A lawsuit has been filed against Goldwater Care skilled-nursing facility in Danville in a patient's 2024 death. DANVILLE...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Community Engagement Team Part of North Ridge Plans to Address Student Behavior
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: North Ridge Middle School will see more community engagement starting with the new school year next month to help address stude...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

DACC Foundation Scholarships Fully Endowed by Generous Donors
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE DANVILLE - The Danville Area Community College Foundation is proud to announce that two scholarships honoring influential figures in V...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Earthrise Energy Awards $25,000 Grant to Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EARTHRISE ENERGY RELEASE Funding Will Support Safe, Compassionate Care for Children Facing Abuse in Vermilion County Danville, IL - Earthrise Energy has awarded a $25,000 RI...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Petition Packets for General Primary Election to be Held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE RELEASE The first day petitions for established political parties may be circulated is Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. Petition packets must be fil...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Community Vacation Bible School at Hope Church; August 3rd - 6th
THE FOLLOWING IS A HOPE CHURCH RELEASE Hope Church, a Church Of The Nazarene, at 12659 E 2100 N Road in Vermilion County, is inviting the community to an exciting event. We are holding a Commun...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025








