Author Archives: Steve Brandy

Horizon Health Paramedics Recognized for Lifesaving Response
THE FOLLOWING IS A HORIZON HEALTH RELEASE ABOVE: Three Horizon Health paramedics received a Challenge Coin for their successful response to a heart attack emergency earlier this year. (Pictured...
Steve Brandy Oct 23, 2025

District 118: Parent Claims Severe Bullying; Dismissed Administrator Claims Lack of Communication
The "Public Comment" section during Wednesday (Oct 22) evening's Danville District 118 Board meeting included a parent, April Perkins, saying her 2nd and 3rd grade boys were severely bullied at Mark D...
Steve Brandy Oct 22, 2025
Peoria Man Arrested in Connection with July, 2024 Disappearance of Rankin Man
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RELEASE ABOVE: Johnny Gibson Vermilion County Sheriff's Department Investigators have arrested 56-year-old Johnny Gibson of Peoria in...
Steve Brandy Oct 22, 2025

Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 13.5 Years in Prison
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE RELEASE People v. Richard Dietz 2023-CF-292 On October 20, 2025, Richard Dietz (DOB: 9/3/1968), formerly of Danville, Illino...
Steve Brandy Oct 22, 2025

Lowe's in Danville Leads Charity Bed-Building on Saturday
THE FOLLOWING IS A THREE KINGS OF PEACE RELEASE Danville, IL, October 22, 2025 - On Sat., Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Lowe's in Danville will offer training to support the national "Sleep ...
Steve Brandy Oct 22, 2025

States Attorney's Office 8th Annual 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month Supply Drive' Continues
ABOVE: Lucy Overlander, State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy, Tommy B. The Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office is currently holding their 8th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Supply ...
Steve Brandy Oct 22, 2025

Former Danville City Admin Sues City, Mayor for Wrongful Termination
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - A city employee who was fired earlier this year has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit against the city and Mayor Rickey ...
Steve Brandy Oct 22, 2025

Danville City Council Money Talk: Remaining ARPA Funds Now, New Budget Later
"Something old" and "something new" headlined the "money talk" portions of Tuesday night's (Oct 21st) Danville City Council meeting. In the "old business" category, leftover COVID relief ARPA funds we...
Steve Brandy Oct 21, 2025

Catlin Banquet Center to Host First MISSION K9 WARRIOR Black-Tie Fundraiser; Saturday, November 15th
THE FOLLOWING IS A MISSION K9 WARRIER RELEASE Mission K9 Warrior is hosting our first ever Black-Tie fundraiser on November 15 from 6pm -9pm at the Catlin Banquet Center in Catlin, IL. The even...
Steve Brandy Oct 21, 2025

Danville School Board to Consider Administrator's Dismissal
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - The Danville school board on Wednesday will consider removing district business and finance director Narcissus Rankin from ...
Steve Brandy Oct 21, 2025








