Category Archives: More News

'I never knew one of my radio shows would save my life.'
THE FOLLOWING STORY IS AN OSF RELEASE May is stroke awareness month. OSF patient Laura Williams is proof that all strokes should be taken seriously. Key takeaways: Big or small, all strokes should be ...
Steve Brandy May 01, 2025

Free Mental Health First Aid Training for Those Dealing with Youth Coming Up May 14th; Other Sessions throughout Year
On Wednesday, May 14th; the Vermilion County Health Department conference room will be the location for a free all day Mental Health First Aid training session for those dealing with youth. This is a ...
Steve Brandy May 01, 2025

Sexual Predator Receives 18 Year Prison Sentence
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE RELEASE People v. Alexander Sims 2023-CF-526 On April 30, 2025, Alexander Sims (DOB: 11/22/2004), previously of Tilton, Illi...
Steve Brandy May 01, 2025

Special U of I Extension Program to Benefit Brain & Body Set for Wednesday, May 14th
THE FOLLOWING IS A U OF I EXTENSION RELEASE DANVILLE, Ill. - Looking to boost your brainpower and energize your body? University of Illinois Extension invites community members to a free, inter...
Steve Brandy May 01, 2025

Westbound Lane Closure on North Street in Danville, Vermilion to Hazel; Starts Monday, May 5th
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE The City of Danville would like to announce the complete lane closure on a portion of the westbound lane on North Street between North Vermilion and ...
Steve Brandy May 01, 2025

Construction Begins on New Trail System at Harrison Park West in Danville
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - Several years in the making, the Vermilion County Trail Alliance announced construction has finally started on a new multi-us...
Steve Brandy May 01, 2025

United Way of Danville Area Opens 2025 Community Impact Grant Applications; Due by May 31, 2025
THE FOLLOWING IS A UNITED WAY OF DANVILLE RELEASE Danville, IL - May 01, 2025- Angie Lazzell, CEO of the United Way of Danville Area, is proud to announce that the 2025 Community Impact Grant A...
Steve Brandy May 01, 2025

More Vermilion County First-Graders Put to Test in Math Challenge
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Mark Denman first grader Jeremiah Denson works on a fraction problem. DANVILLE - Almost 100 Vermilion County first-graders...
Steve Brandy Apr 30, 2025

DACC Releases Latest Edition of Jaguar Journal
THE FOLLOWING IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Student Newsletter: Spring 25 May 1, 2025 Submit news to Marketing@dacc.edu by noon Tuesday to be included in the week's newsletter....
Steve Brandy Apr 30, 2025

Incoming Danville School Board Member Mulls Next Steps on Suit over Superintendent Settlement
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - An incoming Danville school board member is still evaluating whether to continue a lawsuit against the board demanding an i...
Steve Brandy Apr 30, 2025