The annual "Night of Lights Parade" is Friday, December 5th at 6pm in Downtown Danville, a @FirstFridaysDanville event.  Tommy B talks with Rheanna Ollis & Lindsey Franz about this year's parade, along with the annual Holiday Bazaar at Harrison Park Clubhouse December 12-13, and a preview of next month's event, "Fire & Ice." For more information, visit FirstFridaysDanville.com or their Facebook page.

There's a new date, and a new location for Balloons Over Vermilion in 2026.  Event Co-Chairs Carly Goodwin & Dean Carlton stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about an earlier date of June 5-6, 2026 ... and the new location at Kennekuk County Park.  It's going to be an exciting weekend as plans for the 10th annual Balloons Over Vermilion are underway. Details soon at https://www.balloonsoververmilion.com/ and on Facebook.

Tommy B talks with Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr and Community Relations Administrator Rheanna Ollis about the city's new slogan "You Decide What's Possible," along with other good news items going on about town.

Mission K9 Warrior is holding its "MK9W Exclusive" this Saturday, November 15th at 6pm at the Catlin Banquet Center.  Tommy B talks with Dave Hughes & Neal Stephens about how money raised will go towards getting highly trained service dogs with veterans in need. Click HERE for full event details.

First Fridays Danville presents the 2025 "Potterfest!"  Coming Friday, November 7th to Downtown Danville.  Tommy B talks with Rheanna Ollis & Lindsey Franz from the City of Danville Community Relations Department about this year's event. For full event details, visit https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/event-details/potterfest-2025  

Tommy B talks with Ashton Greer from the Fisher Theatre, along with Bryan Jenkins who will play Dr. Frank N Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show."  Dates are Oct 24-25 & Oct 31-Nov 1 with curtain opening at 8pm each night. Find more info and get your tickets here.     

Tommy B talks with Ami Siefert (Director of Career & Veterans Services at DACC) and Jodie Ingram (Workforce Education Director at Vermilion Advantage) about the Building & Construction Trades Expo on Thursday, October 23rd from 10a-2p in the front DACC parking lot on East Main Street in Danville.  Many local employers and union representatives will be on hand with lots of information to help guide your future in this growing field. More info here.

Tommy B talks with Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy, and Community Affairs Director Lucy Overlander, about their Domestic Violence Awareness Month Supply Drive, going on through October 31st, to benefit victims of domestic violence. Get more info, and a list of items needed on their Facebook page.

Rheanna Ollis, City of Danville Community Relation Administrator Rheanna Ollis, and Grant Manager Cailee Sanchez talk about how Grant money has been used, and is helping the Danville community.

Get ready to "Jingle All The Way" at the 2025 Festival of Trees, November 15-19 at the Palmer Arena in Danville.  Special event tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 14th at 10am.  Tommy B talks with Jana Goodwin & Pat O'Shaughnessy about this year event and how to get your tickets. For more, visit https://www.festivaloftreesdanville.com/  

First Fridays Danville invites your to "Discover Danville," Friday, September 5th from 5-8pm in Downtown Danville.  From free samples of authentic local cuisine, to live dancing and cultural crafts, there's lots to see and taste.  There will also be a passport scavenger hunt, along with Cupcakes for dessert (available for purchase). Lindsey Franz & Mayor Williams talk with Tommy B about all of these activities, and more. Get full details at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/upcoming-events  

Tommy B talks with Michael Remole from Gateway Family Services in Potomac, IL about their new Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Chad!  Find out more about how this addition adds benefits for their patients who might need medications to support their care. More at https://www.gatewayfamilyservices.org/

Tommy B was joined by Mary Lovejoy from the Danville Kiwanis Club to talk about this year's Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Day, coming Thursday, August 28th to the Palmer Arena in Danville.

The Lynch Area Fire Protection District is holding a Golf Outing Fundraiser on Saturday, September 6th at Turtle Run Golf Club.  Tommy B talks with Janna & Dustin Heiser about all the details, and how you can win prizes during the event. For more info, visit https://lynchgolfouting.com/

"You Decide What's Possible" is the title of the rebrand campaign for the city of Danville, and Tommy B talks with Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr & Community Relations Administrator Rheanna Ollis about the campaign, and many of the projects and improvements that are going on in Danville.  We also hear about why people are choosing Danville as their home.

The Danville Police & Fire Fighters will battle each other at Danville Stadium on August 23rd in a charity game to support the Mike Stephens Scholarship.  D102's Tommy B talks with Lt. Kyle O'Brien & Ofcr. Patrick Carley about this event, held in memory of former DPD Ofcr Mike Stephens. Gates open at 3pm. Opening ceremony at 4:30pm, with first-pitch at 5pm, plus fireworks after the games. For full details visit their Facebook Event Page.  

Tommy B talks with Julie Colby & Tom Sechrist, board members on the Vermilion County Conservation Foundation, about the upcoming "Pack the Park" event.  It's a Cruise-In and Concert at Kennekuk County Park on Saturday, August 2nd at 4pm.  It's a fundraising event that features a classic car cruise-in, along with music from Crozier & Company, the Feudin' Hillbillies, food trucks and more. For more, visit the Vermilion County Conservation Foundation online.

Tommy B talks with Pete Blackmon about "United We Rock."  A summer concert series a Temple Plaza in Downtown Danville to support the United Way of the Danville Area.  Pete talks about upcoming bands and how the series benefits the community. For the summer schedule, visit them on Facebool.

Tommy B introduces you to the 2025 Georgetown Fair Queen Jordyn Fourez.  Find out more about her, along with what will be going on during the rest of this year's Georgetown Fair.  Plus, find out what Jordyn gets to do at the beginning of the Quarter Midget Races. Full details on this year's fair at GeorgetownFair.org

Tommy B talks Balloons Over Vermilion with Kayla Fleming & Pete Blackmon.  Kayla talks about everything that will be part of Kid's Zone, and Pete talks about the line-up of bands that will be on the Busch Light Stage.  Balloons Over Vermilion runs July 11-12 at the Vermilion Regional Airport on Bowman Avenue just north of Danville. Also ... volunteers are still needed to help crew the balloons.  For info email BOVBalloonCrew@gmail.com Full details at BalloonsOverVermilion.com

Tommy B talks with Noah Acree, one of the stars of "All Shook Up," running July 11-20 at the Beef House Dinner Theater.  They also talk about tow other productions for later on in the summer.  Visit https://beefhouserolls.com/ for full details and to order tickets.  

Tommy B talks with Bailey Thompson from Spotlight Performing Arts, who will present "Dare To Dream" at the Fischer Theatre July 5th & 6th.  Bailey talks about the production, the kids who will be in the show, and how to get tickets. More info online at https://www.spotlightperformingarts.org/ and on Facebook.

First Fridays Danville hosts the Downtown Carnival this Friday, July 4th from 5-8pm in Downtown Danville.  Live music from Drew Cagle & the Reputation, Inflatable activities, stilt walkers, FREE Carnival games, splash zone and much more. Rheanna Ollis & Lindsey Franz talk with Tommy B about all of these activities, and more. Get full details at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/upcoming-events  

Tommy B talks with Carly Goodwin about Balloons Over Vermilion, coming July 11-12 to Vermilion Regional Airport just north of Danville.  If you're looking to volunteer at this year's event, we've got all the details.

The Vermilion County Pride Coalition is hosting its 3rd annual VC Pride Fest, Saturday, June 7th at Ellsworth Park in Danville.  60+ vendors, music, food and more from 11am-6pm, with an after-party at 8pm.  Tommy B talks with Robert Sloan & Bonnie Newberry about the fun event that just keeps growing. For more, visit their Facebook page.

The "Summer Luau" is the First Friday Danville event for June.  It's coming Friday, June 6th from 5-8pm to Downtown Danville.  A special Hawaiian Luau meal (ticket required) along with a Steel Drumn band, hula dancing, and an Illiana Antique Car Show. Full details at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/event-details/2025-summer-luau-live-music  

Tommy B talks with Rich Darby, founder of Operation Honor Guard, about the "Day of Giving" coming Wednesday, May 14th.  It's a fundraiser to support our nation's Honor Guards, who provide military rites at veteran funerals. For more information on the Day of Giving, visit https://www.operationhonorguard.us/day-of-giving/  

Tommy B talks with Andrea Tarquini from Tarquini's Produce about their Mother's Day Event, coming Saturday, May 10th from 10a-6p ET (9a-5p CT).  80+ vendors with lots of items to shop for Mom.  Food trucks, flowers, wine and more! Get details online at https://www.tarquinis.com/ or on Facebook.  

Tommy B visited with Brooke Truscelli from the Danville Public Library to talk about a few of their upcoming events, including "Cuddle A Cow" on May 10th, and Genealogy Workshop on May 12th.  https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy B talks with Annette Pratt about the Mother's Day Vendor Market coming Saturday, May 3rd from 10a-6p at Ellsworth Park in Danville.  Around 170 vendors, including music, food trucks, and lots of shopping available. For more information, visit Pratt Vendor Markets on Facebook.

The First Fridays Danville event for May 2025 is "Sports & Brews," coming Friday, May 2nd in Downtown Danville.  Rheanna Ollis & Caleb Bryant stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the event. More info at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy B talks with Bailey Thompson from Spotlight Performing Arts, who will present "Alice In Wonderland Jr" at the Bremer Center at DACC April 25-27.  Bailey talks about the production, the kids who will be in the show, and how to get tickets. More info online at https://www.spotlightperformingarts.org/ and on Facebook.

Tommy B talks with Mike Puhr from the Children's Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois about their Chicken Noodle Dinner that will be held Monday, April 28th from 11a-7p at the Masonic Temple in Danville.  For more information, visit them on Facebook.

Registration for the 2025 Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant is this weekend. Find out how you can register, what commitments you'll need to make once you're signed up, and the benefits of becoming the next Georgetown Fair Queen. Register online April 26 & 27 from 1-7pm at https://www.georgetownfair.org/ Visit the Miss Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant on Facebook.  

Tommy B talks with Jodie Ingram from Vermilion Advantage about "Career Expo 2025," coming Thursday, April 24th to the Mary Miller Complex at DACC.  Students can attend from 9-11am, followed by the general public from 11a-3p.  Dress for success and visit vendors both inside and outside, and get on the spot interviews.  Plus, food trucks will be available.  More info here.  A list of vendors is available here.

Napa Auto Parts in Danville held "Cars & K-9's" this past weekend at their Danville location, which was a fundraiser for Mission: K9 Warrior.  D102's Tommy B had a chance to talk with Brian Tallman from Napa, along with Neal Stephens from Mission: K-9 Warrior about what this organization does for veterans. You can donate online at https://www.missionk9warrior.org/ The specials at Napa will now be good through the end of April 2025.  

Tommy B hosted Lisa Fudge from Crosspoint Human Services to talk about their annual Ladies Luncheon, which is coming up on Thursday, May 8th from 12-2p at the Masonic Temple in Danville. To purchase tickets for the event, and for more information, visit them online or on Facebook.

Project Success of Vermilion County will host its 3rd annual Casino Night this Saturday, April 12th at 6:30pm at Turtle Run in Danville. Tommy B talked with Abby Boen, Mackenzie Woods & Kimberly David about the event, and how Project Success helps students at 21 schools in six school districts in Vermilion County. Visit them on Facebook, or online at https://www.vcprojectsuccess.org/  

The Survivor Resource Center is holding its annual "Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes" event this Saturday, April 5th at 10am at Temple Plaza in Downtown Danville.  Tommy B talked with Lea Meister, their Special Events Marketing Coordinator about the event, how to register, and how Survivor Resource Center helps victims of sexual assault. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/.../IL/Danville/SRCWalkaMileinHerShoes https://www.survivorresourcecenter.org/  

The First Fridays Danville event for April 2025 is their "5K Super Run," coming Friday, April 4th in Downtown Danville.  Rheanna Ollis & Caleb Bryant stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the event, how to sign up, and what to expect. More info at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy B welcomed Rheanna Ollis & Caleb Bryant from First Fridays Danville to talk about the 4th annual "Danville's Got Talent" show, coming to the Fischer Theatre on Friday, March 7th at 6pm.  Find out more about the 15 local contestants, the judges, and how you can vote, too!  Tickets available at the door, and online at https://atthefischer.com/danvillesgotalent/ More info at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/event-details/2025-danvilles-got-talent  

Tommy B visited with Brooke Truscelli from the Danville Public Library to talk about a few of their upcoming events, including their Winter Reading Program, Lego Club & Crafternoon. https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb Bryant & Lindsey Franz from the City of Danville Community Relations Department stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the December First Fridays event, which includes the "Night of Lights Parade" on Friday, December 6th at 6pm. They also talk about auditions for Danville's Got Talent, along with their "Fire & Ice" event coming in 2025. More info at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy B visited with Brooke Truscelli from the Danville Public Library to talk about a few of their upcoming events, including their Goosebumps series, and their presentation of  "A Novel Idea." https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D102 is teaming up with Mad Goat Coffee throughout the month of November to help raise funds for the United Way of the Danville Area … and You can help!  Stop by Mad Goat Coffee in Danville and donate $5 for a virtual cup of coffee.  Money raised goes to support the many local programs supported by the United Way of the Danville Area.  Just scan the QR Code on the sleeve of your cup to donate. Campaign co-chair Hayley Siefert stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about this exciting new fundraising program. You can also donate at https://www.unitedwayda.org/donate

The November "First Fridays Danville" event for November is the annual "Potterfest."  Downtown Danville streets become Diagon Alley & Knockturn Alley for this immersive event.  Tommy B was recently joined by Caleb Bryant from the city of Danville Community Relations department, along with Brooke Truscelli from the Danville Public Library to talk about this year's event. More at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/event-details/downtown-potterfest-2024

The October First Fridays Danville event is the "Glow Downtown 5K," coming Friday, October 4th to Downtown Danville.  Caleb Bryant & Lindsey Franz stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the event.  Sign up now online, or at Temple Plaza the night of the event beginning at 5pm. Get full details at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/event-details/glow-downtown-5k-1

The Fischer Theatre in Danville will celebrate its 140th anniversary with a Gala Black Tie Event on Friday, October 25th.  Board members Jennifer Dixcon & Ashton Greer stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about the event and the important role the Fisher plays in our community. For more, visit them online at https://atthefischer.com/

Tricia Keith, from the Vermilion County Regional Office of Education, stopped by Tommy B's Big Show to talk about her "From Your Heart To Their Soles" Shoe Drive that helps put shoes on the feet of needy children in Vermilion County Schools.  Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/vcroe54

The September First Fridays event is coming this Friday, September 6th to Downtown Danville.  It's the "Artisan Table & Market."  A spectacular meal will be served with the combined efforts of Berserkers Food Truck, Mimi's Kitchen & Catering & Kayla's Chic Treats.  Plus artisan vendors, poetry readings, and more. Tickets for the meal must be purchased in advance at https://www.firstfridaysdanville.com/