Category Archives: Community

Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols ...
Steve Brandy Sep 29, 2025

Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols ...
Steve Brandy Sep 29, 2025

Girl Scouts to recognize Natalie Beck at annual Diamonds & Desserts event
September 15, 2025- The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois are gearing up for their sweetest evening of the year: Diamonds & Desserts. The annual event, held Wednesday, September 18th starting at 6 p...
Lindsay Romano Sep 15, 2025

The Hampton Inn to host 6th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
September 10, 2025- The Hampton Inn in Mt. Zion will host its 6th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the lives lost and lives impacted by the events of September 11th. The event was started in ...
Lindsay Romano Sep 10, 2025

Former Danville Police Officer Dennis Witsman Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Danville
He worked for the Danville Police Department from 1983 through 2016. With 43 years in law enforcement, he is currently serving on the Oakwood Police Department. And now, Dennis Witsman has announced t...
Steve Brandy Aug 15, 2025

Former Danville Police Officer Dennis Witsman Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Danville
He worked for the Danville Police Department from 1983 through 2016. With 43 years in law enforcement, he is currently serving on the Oakwood Police Department. And now, Dennis Witsman has announced t...
Steve Brandy Aug 15, 2025

Faraci Law Expands Awareness of Disability Savings Program
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI’S OFFICE SPRINGFIELD - A new law sponsored by State Senator Paul Faraci will ensure families of students with disabilities have acc...
Steve Brandy Aug 15, 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 Da...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

Danville Committee to Vote on Buying Former VFW building, Security Cameras for Parks
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: The city of Danville is looking to purchase the former VFW building on Pine Street for economic development. DANVILLE - ...
Steve Brandy Jul 22, 2025

LISTEN: Danielle Diskey on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
July 21, 2025- Danielle Diskey, YMCA director of development and marketing, joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & John Ellis on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the YMCA's upcoming Backpac...
Lindsay Romano Jul 21, 2025