Category Archives: More News

Danville Police-vs.-Fire Softball Showdown Hits Close to Home
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Historic Danville Stadium will serve as the host of charity softball games on Saturday between Danville police officers and firef...
Steve Brandy Aug 21, 2025

Alleged Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE On August 21, 2025, at approximately 8:42 AM, officers with the patrol division were dispatched to Danville Area Community College (DACC), ...
Steve Brandy Aug 21, 2025

County Hears Proposal For Animal Surgical Suite
A proposed surgical suite at the Vermilion County animal shelter would save the county money while increasing the number of spayed and neutered animals. That message was delivered to a joint meeting o...
Bill Pickett Aug 21, 2025

DACC Releases Latest Issue of "Jaguar Journal"
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Campus Newsletter Fall 2025 | Vol. 5 | August 21, 2025 Submit news to Marketing@dacc.edu by noon Tuesday to be included ...
Steve Brandy Aug 21, 2025

County Board Members Spar Over Animal Director's Salary
THE FOLLOWING STORY IS BY BILL PICKETT Some county board members voiced concern Wednesday over the salary set recently for the new director of the Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulati...
Bill Pickett Aug 21, 2025

State Rep Schweizer "What's Brewing" Tour Stopping at Cahill's in Danville; Fri Aug 22nd 8 -9 AM
Republican 104th District State Rep Brandun Schweizer kicked off his second annual "What's Brewing" coffee tour at Mad Goat South along Gilbert Street Tuesday morning. Speaking with a handful of resid...
Steve Brandy Aug 21, 2025

District 118: Sick Leave Bank Policy Change Approved; Tentative 2025-26 School Year Budget to be Posted for 30 Days
The Danville District 118 School Board has passed a change in the district's sick leave bank policy, by approving an agreement between administration and the Danville Education Association. DHS Scienc...
Steve Brandy Aug 20, 2025

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground for First Full House Project in Danville in Over a Decade; Going to a U.S. Army Veteran
ABOVE: Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Danville Ryan Campbell, U.S. Army Veteran Mark Whaling, Danville's Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; and Project Manager Robert Swider break ground for Whal...
Steve Brandy Aug 20, 2025

State Senator Willie Preston Introduces Himself to Danville for 2026 Race to Replace Robin Kelly in Congress
ABOVE: State Senator and Congressional Candidate Willie Preston poses with his family and area Democrats during a Wednesday morning stop at the Roselawn Fitness Center. With Illinois District 2...
Steve Brandy Aug 20, 2025

Catlin Leaders Await Word on Proposed Solar Farm
THE FOLLOWING STORY IS BY BILL PICKETT ABOVE: Catlin's Mayor Justin Bargo (file photo). Some citizens are urging the Catlin Village Board to use its mile-and-a-half zoning control author...
Steve Brandy Aug 20, 2025






