Category Archives: Events

Danville FIRST FRIDAYS Event "Science in the City" Set for Fri August 1st, 5 to 8 PM, in Downtown Danville's Temple Plaza
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE As the back-to-school season approaches, Science in the City is the perfect way to spark excitement in local students and families about learning! Jo...
Steve Brandy Jul 28, 2025

Vermilion County Conservation District: Kennekuk and Forest Glen Buildings Open for Visitors; Sunday, August 3, 2025 1- 4 pm
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE Westville + Danville, IL - At Forest Glen Preserve, the Gannett Education Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be staffed wi...
Steve Brandy Jul 28, 2025

City of Danville's Community Day in Lincoln Park Brings Out the Sunday Crowd
ABOVE: The food tent at the City of Danville's Community Day in Lincoln Park. Photos by Jennifer Bailey of the News-Gazette (1st Picture) City of Danville officials including from left, ...
Bill Pickett Jul 28, 2025

TAPS ON TUESDAY Set for Tues July 29th; 6 PM at Spring Hill Cemetery's Soldiers Circle
THE FOLLOWING IS A TAPS ON TUESDAY RELEASE Taps on Tuesday is held weekly at the Soldiers Circle in Danville's Spring Hill Cemetery. This week's program, starting at 6:00 p.m. This week's progr...
Steve Brandy Jul 26, 2025

Second Annual Mini-Marathon Brings the Crowd to Friendly Town on a Hot Saturday
On a very warm and humid Saturday (July 26th) morning, young runners and families came out in full swing for the 2nd Annual Mini-Marathon in Lincoln Park's Friendly Town. Danville's Mayor Rickey Willi...
Steve Brandy Jul 26, 2025

Danville AMBUCS Help Kids With Disabilities Enjoy Summer
Some area children with disabilities are having a ball this week attending the Danville AMBUCS annual summer camp. Bill Pickett has the story... {AUDIO: "The Gao Grotto - it's so great to partnership ...
Bill Pickett Jul 24, 2025

11th Annual American Legion State Golf Tournament Tees Off in Danville, IL - August 2-3, 2025
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RELEASE Danville, IL - July 22, 2025 - The fairways are calling! The 11th Annual American Legion State Golf Tournament returns to Danv...
Steve Brandy Jul 23, 2025

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

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








