Author Archives: Steve Brandy

2026 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend: 7-Year-Old Hoopeston Boy Reverses Role for Run
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Vinnie is running with his mom, Jeny. (Provided) HOOPESTON - Seven-year-old Vinnie Tester has become a pro at watching his...
Steve Brandy Apr 20, 2026

Deana Carter to Perform Live at Fischer Theatre on May 29, 2026
THE FOLLOWING IS A FISCHER THEATRE RELEASE Tickets on sale now with limited-time Early Bird pricing until April 30. DANVILLE, IL - The Fischer Theatre is proud to welcome country music s...
Steve Brandy Apr 20, 2026

Friday Afternoon Park Street Fire Believed Caused by Dryer
Photos provided (Danville Fire Department) No one was injured Friday afternoon (April 17th) as Danville Firefighters battled a house fire at 305 Park Street. Fire Chief Aaron Marcott says the a...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026

Schweizer Bill Clears Committee, Expanding Protecting for Volunteer First Responders
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP BRANDUN SCHWEIZER'S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD, IL... State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) has passed legislation out of the Illinois House that e...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026

DACC's Tim Bunton Earns National NJCAA Loyalty Award as Distinguished Career Nears Conclusion
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE DANVILLE - Danville Area Community College (DACC) Athletic Director Tim Bunton has been named the 2026 Loyalty Award recipient by the ...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026

Danville Public School Foundation Celebrates 17th Annual 365 Club Breakfast
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION RELEASE ABOVE: Stephanie Yates, South View PE teacher Kimberlyn Youhas and Bob Richard with South View students On Thursday, April 16...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026

Vermilion County Master Gardners Hosting Tues April 21st Session on Tomatoes and Other Vegetables
THE FOLLOWING IS A UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION RELEASE DANVILLE, Ill. - Gardeners looking to add variety to their planting plans can learn about vegetables with unique colors, shapes, and ...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library - April 26 - May 2, 2026 2026 Hoopla Reading Challenge: Join Hoopla's year-long chall...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026

Schweizer Highlights Rantoul National Aviation Center's New Funding Eligibility
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP BRANDUN SCHWEIZER'S OFFICE DANVILLE, IL...State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) issued the following statement after the Village of Rantoul...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026

Vermilion County Republican Party Elects New Leadership Team Focused on Unity and Results
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY RELEASE ABOVE: New Vermilion County GOP Chairman Matt Long Danville, IL - The Vermilion County Republican Party has elected a new lea...
Steve Brandy Apr 17, 2026








