Category Archives: More News

Danville: Partial Robinson Street Closure Begins at 7 AM Tues Oct 14th
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE The City of Danville would like to announce a Contractor request for a roadway closure for utility construction across Robinson Street as part of the...
Bill Pickett Oct 13, 2025

Weather Helps Boost Crowds at Covered Bridge Festival
The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival attracted large crowds over its first weekend as the weather cooperated beautifully. Bill Pickett has the story... {AUDIO: "They also have tours. You can get o...
Bill Pickett Oct 12, 2025

Queen of Parke County Covered Bridge Festival Keeping Busy
The Queen of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is putting in some long days and loving it. Bill Pickett has the story... {AUDIO: "I think it's something so amazing. I think it's something to be...
Bill Pickett Oct 12, 2025

Danville Area TOYS FOR TOTS Gets Underway in Special, Commemorative Way
ABOVE: Danville Area Toys for Tots coordinator Gabi Ingold and volunteer Felicia Davis. The new Danville Area Toys for Tots campaign is underway. Saturday (Oct 11th) at 2300 N. Vermilion in Dan...
Steve Brandy Oct 11, 2025

Some More History of the State's First Highway
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: East Main Street was part of the Dixie Highway, which became Route 1 in the 1920's. This is a Vermilion County Museum Display; (J...
Steve Brandy Oct 11, 2025

Having Fun on Illinois 1 | Danville Family Continues Tradition of Restaurants
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: From Left; Natalie Diveley, Halle Douglas, Mary McIntire, Beth Haurez, Steve Diveley, Stacey Huerta, and Kennedy Price at Jacko's...
Steve Brandy Oct 11, 2025

Applications Now Available for 2026 MLK Committee Scholarship
THE FOLLOWING IS AN MLK SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RELEASE The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee's scholarship application is now available at local high schools in Danville. To be eligi...
Steve Brandy Oct 10, 2025

City of Danville Announces Additional Funding Available for Home Repairs
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE Danville, October 10, 2025 - The City of Danville does hereby announce that funds are available for home repair through the Illinois Housing Developm...
Steve Brandy Oct 10, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PSAs - Upcoming events at Danville Public Library - October 19 - October 25, 2025 Rubber Ducky Readers: Join this fun Beanstack ...
Steve Brandy Oct 10, 2025

Chrisman Skeleton Display Provides Hauntingly Good Fun
THE FOLLOWING IS A JENNIFER BAILEY STORY To subscribe, click here. CHRISMAN - John and Shawna Quinn love Halloween and this time of year. They were married in October. Shawna has a birthday thi...
Steve Brandy Oct 10, 2025






