Category Archives: Events

Danville AMBUCS Ready for Busy Summer, and 100 Year Celebration
ABOVE: Danville AMBUCS president Diane Carlton and AMBUCS' Lori Lyons during a recent visit to the CIMG studios. The Danville Chapter of AMBUCS is, as usual, preparing for a very busy summer of...
Steve Brandy May 27, 2025

Volunteers Honor Veterans at National Cemetery
Dozens of people turned out Saturday to help place nearly 13,000 American flags on graves at the VA National Cemetery in Danville. Bill Pickett has the story... {AUDIO: "My husband's uncle used to do ...
Bill Pickett May 24, 2025

Danville Memorial Day Weekend Tradition Continues
A Memorial Day weekend tradition continues in Danville with the annual Rotary Memorial Way along North Vermilion Street. Bill Pickett has the story... {AUDIO: "We couldn't do this without the donation...
Bill Pickett May 23, 2025

Annual Phil Hathaway ALS Fishing Tournament set for Saturday, May 31st; 6 AM - 2 PM on Lake Vermilion
Once again; on Saturday, May 31st; fishermen of all ages will be able to participate in the annual Phil Hathaway ALS Fishing Tournament on Lake Vermilion. Phil Hathaway, an electric power lineman from...
Steve Brandy May 23, 2025

New Season of TAPS ON TUESDAY Begins May 27th
THE FOLLOWING IS A TAPS ON TUESDAY RELEASE The fourth annual "Taps on Tuesday" weekly tribute to veterans will begin on Tuesday, May 27th and will continue each week until Labor Day. Event orga...
Steve Brandy May 23, 2025

Danville National Cemetery to Host Memorial Day Ceremony
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY RELEASE DANVILLE, Ill. - On May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m., Danville National Cemetery, 1900 E. Main St. Danville, IL, will host a Memorial Day ceremony ...
Steve Brandy May 21, 2025

Rita Garman Named AMBUCS 92nd First Citizen
THE FOLLOWING IS AN AMBUCS RELEASE Danville - The Danville Chapter of AMBUCS has chosen Justice Rita Garman as the 2025 recipient of our annual First Citizen award. Justice Garman's lengthy car...
Steve Brandy May 21, 2025

Danville, Illinois to Host Fall 2025 Illinois Destinations Association Meeting
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RELEASE Danville, IL - May 15, 2025 - The Illinois Destinations Association (IDA) is excited to announce that Danville, Illinois ...
Bill Pickett May 21, 2025

Plans Being Made for Monday, September 1st Labor Day Parade in Danville
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR RELEASE 2025 Labor Day Parade VERMILION COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR AFL-CIO WILL AGAIN HOST THE "LARGEST DOWNSTATE PARADE IN ILINOIS" ON L...
Steve Brandy May 20, 2025

CRIS Healthy Aging Announces Older American's Month Celebration
THE FOLLOWING IS A CRIS HEALTHY AGING RELEASE CRIS Healthy-Aging is proud to announce in celebration of "Older American's Month" we are hosting a luncheon with entertainment at our Danville Sen...
Steve Brandy May 19, 2025








