Author Archives: Steve Brandy

Vermilion Co Conservation Dist Kennekuk and Forest Glen Buildings Open for Visitors for Master Gardeners; Sun July 6th
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE Master Gardeners to offer tours of BHHA Herb Garden; Sunday, July 6th; 1- 4 pm Westville + Danville, IL - At Forest Glen Preserve, the...
Steve Brandy Jun 30, 2025

IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Steer Clear of Seasonal Summer Hazards And Celebrate July 4th 2025 Safely
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE Don't Get Burned or Bitten by Bugs; Dodge Foodborne Illnesses by Following Safety Tips; Leave Fireworks to the Experts so You Do...
Steve Brandy Jun 30, 2025 Fireworks light up the sky during a one-time July 4th celebration in 2020 at Danville Stadium.

Downtown Danville's July 4th "First Fridays" Nostalgic "Night at the Carnival" Set for 5 - 8 PM
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE Step right up for an evening of nostalgia, wonder, and star-spangled celebration as First Fridays brings the magic of a vintage carnival to life this...
Steve Brandy Jun 27, 2025

For July: Illinois State Police to Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announces ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) pa...
Steve Brandy Jun 27, 2025

Next TAPS ON TUESDAY Set for Tues July 1st at Spring Hill Cemetery's Soldiers Circle
THE FOLLOWING IS A TAPS ON TUESDAY RELEASE Taps on Tuesday will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 1st at the Soldiers Circle in Spring Hill Cemetery. This week, Larry Weatherford will briefly discus...
Steve Brandy Jun 27, 2025

Chipping Away at Bresee Tower's Final Days
The brief rain during the noon hour Friday, June 27th did not slow down Homrich's work, as they continue to take the rest of Bresee Tower down to the ground. These pictures were taken shortly before 1...
Steve Brandy Jun 27, 2025

Schweizer Congratulates Westville Public Library District for Tech Grant Awarded
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM STATE REP BRANDUN SCHWEIZER'S OFFICE DANVILLE, IL... State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) issued the following statement after Westville Public Library Dist...
Steve Brandy Jun 27, 2025

Eight Year Prison Sentence After Fatal DUI Crash
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE RELEASE People v. Deondre Smith 2022-CF-566 On May 15, 2025, Deondre Smith (DOB: 6/28/1989), formerly of Danville, Illinois ...
Steve Brandy Jun 27, 2025

Danville High Duo's Music Video Takes on More Meaning in Wake of Former Classmate's Death
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY Project Success of Vermilion County ABOVE: Say it with Music's Randy Gravitt, left, works on the music video with Project Succe...
Steve Brandy Jun 27, 2025

Danville Municipal Preparing for 85th Anniversary Concert; Sun June 29th, 7PM, AT ST JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UPDATE: The concert has now been moved to St. James United Methodist Church; 7 PM, Sun June 29th; due to a weather forecast of continued high heat and humidity. The Danville Municipal Band has ...
Steve Brandy Jun 26, 2025








