Category Archives: More News

Bresee Tower: Mayor Williams Hoping for a Possible Partial Reopening of Main Street Next Week
As the teardown of Bresee Tower continues at Vermilion and Main, Danville's Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr is looking forward to two major steps: the building rubble being completely on the ground, and Mai...
Steve Brandy Jun 24, 2025

Mayor Williams: New Rules will be Coming Concerning City Parks after Tragic Weekend Shooting
ABOVE: Danville's Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr (far left) and the City Council Public Services Committee. Following Tuesday (June 24th) evening's Danville City Council Public Services Committee me...
Steve Brandy Jun 24, 2025

Woman Who Spearheaded Local Tourism Retires
The woman who has spearheaded tourism in Vermilion County for decades was honored Tuesday during a retirement party at the Palmer Arena. Bill Pickett has the story.... {AUDIO: "And it's grown. There w...
Bill Pickett Jun 24, 2025

Urbana Man, 34, Being Held on Charges; Including Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE On June 24, 2025 around 10:40 am, Danville Police responded to the area of Clyman Lane and Fowler Avenue (Fair Oaks Apartments) in referenc...
Steve Brandy Jun 24, 2025

Danville Man, 34, Charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE Around 1:56 A.M. on Tuesday, 6/24/2025, members of the Danville Police Department Patrol Division were dispatched to the intersection of Ma...
Steve Brandy Jun 24, 2025

Community Prayer Vigil for Aniyah Davis Scheduled for Wed June 25th; 6 PM; at St. James United Methodist Church
THE FOLLOWING IS A ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RELEASE Saint James United Methodist Church located at 504 North Vermilion Street in Danville, IL will hold a Community Prayer Vigil on Wedn...
Steve Brandy Jun 24, 2025

Party at Danville Park Ends in Tragedy
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: 2024 Danville High School graduate Aniyah Davis, who was student president of the school's show choirs, was fatally shot Saturd...
Steve Brandy Jun 24, 2025

Community Called to Speak Out after Winter Park Shooting
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY WATCHDOG RELEASE Danville, IL - Vermilion County Watchdog is urging the public to come forward with any information related to the recent tragic shooting at ...
Steve Brandy Jun 23, 2025

Breast Cancer Survival Group PRAIRIE DRAGON PADDLERS Coming to Homer Lake; Sunday, June 29th; 1-4 PM
THE FOLLOWING IS AN AMPLIFIER RELEASE ON THE PRAIRIE DRAGON PADDLERS Prairie Dragon Paddlers -- a group of dozens of local breast cancer survivors who take part in boat races and inspire hope, ...
Steve Brandy Jun 23, 2025

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Offers "Coyote Track" Workshop Kennekuk County Park Saturday, June 28, 2025
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE Danville, IL - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host a "Coyote Track" Workshop at the Kennekuk Education Cente...
Steve Brandy Jun 23, 2025






