Category Archives: More News

Interim Vermilion County Animal Shelter Director Hired as New Director
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY With the future of the Vermilion County Animal Shelter's outdated facility unknown and the county looking to have the city of Danville p...
Steve Brandy 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

Cooling Centers Available in Danville
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE Here's a list of cooling centers should you need them over the next couple of days: Danville Family YMCA, 1111 N Vermilion St, Danville, Mon - Thu 5 ...
Bill Pickett 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

Public Services Approves Police Purchase of Park Cameras and City Acquisition of Old VFW Post 728 Building
ABOVE: Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates (third from left) and Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr (far right) during Public Works Committee meeting. By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Danville City Coun...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Danville Council: 50 Minute "Members' Comments" Session Turns into One-on-One Debate; Mayor Williams vs Alderman Ahrens
ABOVE: Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr and Alderman Doug Ahrens ended up in a one-on-one debate during "Committee Members Comments." The final item on Tuesday (July 22nd) night's Danville City Counci...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Lawsuit Filed Against Danville Nursing Home in Patient's Death Last Year
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: A lawsuit has been filed against Goldwater Care skilled-nursing facility in Danville in a patient's 2024 death. DANVILLE...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Community Engagement Team Part of North Ridge Plans to Address Student Behavior
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: North Ridge Middle School will see more community engagement starting with the new school year next month to help address stude...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

DACC Foundation Scholarships Fully Endowed by Generous Donors
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE DANVILLE - The Danville Area Community College Foundation is proud to announce that two scholarships honoring influential figures in V...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025






