To give an update on everything happening with the Danville Police Department and the things surrounding it, Commander McCord joins Steve Brandy on New Makers this weekend to talk about all of that and more.

If you ever wonder or maybe even wanted to join the Danville Rotary Club, this is the show for you. Steve Brandy is joined by two of the members of the Danville Rotary Club on News Makers today. They discuss what the rotary club is, what they do in our local community, how to get involved and more. 

If there hasn't been an opportunity for you to see a show at the Fisher yet, this could be your opportunity. Some of the Danville Barbershop Chorus joins Steve Brandy to talk about the upcoming show, some of the music they plan to sing, as well as give a little preview.

Our local library is one of the great underutilized thing Danville has to offer and today on News Makers Steve Brandy sits down with some of the people who make our library work. They talk some of the exciting things the library has to offer, including their version of the Human Library.

With all the rain that the area has gotten recently, a lot of question are out there for the area farmers and what planting season is going to look like. Joining Steve Brandy on News Makers today is the return of the Tom & Jerry Show. They talk about what they are seeing for the upcoming planting season, what local farmers are doing and more.

Health for our school aged children is always an important thing, but one part of health is often overlooked and that's mental health. Today Steve Brandy is joined by some of the people who are looking to help in the Georgetown-Ridge Farm School District. They discuss how the idea came to be, some of the ways they can help and more.

Steve Brandy is joined on News Makers today by some of the people that help run our local Salvation Army. They discuss some of the things the Salvation Army does in the community, what they are looking to do in the future and more.

The arts community is in full swing again and the Red Mask looks at their next big production. Steve Brandy sits down with some of the folks that are putting the production of The Graduate. They talk about the play, some of the things that are different from the movie and more.

As the NJCAA was in full swing Steve Brandy sits down with some of the local people who help put on the tournament as well as what the tournament means to the community as a whole.

Steve Brandy sits in for Linda Bolton today on News Makers and is joined by OSF Health Care Media Coordination Tim Ditman.

As we move from winter to spring fire hazards are still something everyone needs to be aware of. Today on News Makers Steve Brandy sits down with Danville Fire Chief McMasters to talk about some of the hazards at the home, as well as the problems that nature can throw at us in the spring time. This can be a show that will remind you of some of the things that could save your life.

Steve Brandy sits in for Linda Bolton today on News Makers

OSF Healthcare has been a pillar of our community since they came to Danville. Joining Linda Bolton on News Makers is OSF President Ned Hill. They discuss all the changes that have come to OSF, what he sees for the future of OSF and more.

One of our area car dealerships is being recognized for a salespersons dedication to the job. Ray Fergia Jr. joins Linda Bolton on News Makers to discuss his nomination for 2022 TIME Dealer of the Year, they also talk updates on the state of car dealers, and more.

There are a lot of changes happening in Danville and to talk about the changes to downtown, future projects, as well as some of the public works updates is Danville Mayor Ricky Williams Jr. Linda Bolton and Mayor Williams also talk on News Makers about how they see Danville changing for the better and more.

With the snow storm we recently went through our public works department was working overtime to try to make the roads driveable. Today on News Makers the Head of Danville Public Works David Ruwe, joins Linda Bolton to talk about how the public works got through the snow storm, some of the upcoming projects they have planned for the near future in Danville, and more.

Sometimes we in the community do not take the time to recognize some of the good things happening in our community. Today Linda Bolton is joined on News Makers by Shannon Schroeder who has started a magazine to give a look at some of the good things happening in our area. They talk about how the magazine started, how you can get it, and more. 

To give an update on everything involving the Supreme Court, Dan Cotter returns to News Makers to talk with Linda Bolton about all things Supreme Court. From the past to the future of the court and more. 

Bill Jaffe & John Bodensteiner from the Bismarck Lions Club talk about this Saturday's Pancake Day at the Bismarck Grade School.

There are things changing in our local market and to give an update Neuhoff Media COO Mike Hulvey. Today on News Makers Linda Bolton and Mike Hulvey talk how things have changed especially on snowy days like this one.

When you are driving through Westville you may see a wall for the men and women who served in the military. Today on News Makers Carl Trap and Troy Strebing from the Westville American Legion joins Linda Bolton to talk about the Tribute Wall in Westville, how people can get involed with it, as well as what the Legion has done for them and how they can help other veterans & more.

Something that people don't think that can happen in small communities, but may happen a lot more than you may realize, is Human Trafficking. Today on News Makers Linda Bolton is joined by Tara Wright from the Survivors Resource Center and Brooke Ferber from the Child Advocacy Center of Vermilion County to talk about just that. They talk about what to look for, who to contact for help, as well as a little about their respective centers.

The arts community in Vermilion County is starting to work its way back to where it was and one of the groups that are working their way back is the DLO Musical Theatre. Today on News Makers some of the members of the next DLO show are on to talk to Linda Bolton about their production of The Bridges of Madison County. Tania Arazi Coambs and Jacob Deters, who are the leads in the play, along with the Director Heather Miyagi to discuss how they got involved in the play and more.

With the new year upon us there will be a lot of things that will be happening in the State Senate and joining Linda Bolton on News Makers to give us a look at what some of the projects they are working on as well as some future projects is Illinois Senator Scott Bennett. Bennett also talks about the upcoming election for Governor of Illinois and more.

Sometimes when you are running a business understanding what or even how to come up with a good mission state can be something that you were not ready for. Today on News Makers Annie Monyak joins Linda Bolton to discuss how her company, Monyak Leadership, helps companies do just that. They also talk about some of the other services they offer, how she started the business and more. 

The arts community in Danville is starting to return slowly but steadily and one of the mainstays in the community is the Red Mask Players. Today on News Makers some of the cast from their upcoming production of The Trouble with Cats joins Linda Bolton to discuss a little of what the play is about, when the play runs and how to get tickets, as well as how you can get involved in future production and more.

Downtown Danville has been recently going through a bit of a revitalization recently, between businesses moving into the downtown area and the expansion of the First Friday Events, downtown has become more of a destination. Today on News Makers Community Relations Administrator for the City of Danville Ashton Greer joins Linda Bolton to talk about some of the new business that have moved into downtown Danville, some for the upcoming events happening downtown and more.

With schools returning from break there is a lot of things that will be changing due to Covid and more. Today on New Makers Westville Superintendent Seth Miller joins Linda Bolton to talk about how they are handling things in the Westville schools, as well as some of the exciting things that are currently happening at Westville schools and more.

Ameren has has been constantly making improvements to try to help their customers and it paid off with them winning a JD Power Customer Service Award this past year. Joining Lind Bolton on News Makers today is Ameren SVP Customer Experience Mary Heger to talk about what they have been doing to help customers, what they are looking to do in the future and more.

With the US Supreme Court in the news once again, and to give us a understanding on what happened and what it means for the future Lawyer and Author Dan Cotter returns to New Makers. Dan and Linda Bolton talk all about the US Supreme Court and more.

When someone is discriminated against, many times people don't know were to look to and who can help them. Right here in Danville we have a group that will help you and they are lead by Sandra Finch the Human Relations Coordinator. She joins Linda Bolton on News Makers to explain some of what her office does, how they help people, as well as an exciting event coming up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

One of the most important industries in our area is agriculture and sometimes we don't know what some of our local farms do. Today we are back for another addition for the Tom & Jerry Show, as Tom Fricke and Jerry Askren return to New Makers to give an update on some of the thing happening in agriculture, including how the last harvest went, what the equipment market looks like and more.

Helping out the youth in our area can be a hard thing to do sometimes, but there are people out there who are trying to help. Today Linda Bolton talks with a group of men who are always looking to help the Three Kings of Peace, Pastor Frank Mcullough, Pastor Fred Cowin & Ed Butler. They talk about their upcoming mentorship program they have started, how to get involved and more.

One of the best assets in our area for a whole host of things is Danville Area Community College and today on News Makers Linda Bolton is joined by D.A.C.C. President Dr. Stephen Nacco to talk about the changes at, not only D.A.C.C. but, community college as a whole. They also talk about some of the things the college is planning for 2022 and beyond & more. 

Something that is not always talked about in our area, but needs to be, is domestic violence. Today on News Makers Linda Bolton is joined by Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates to talk about the Domestic Violence Task Force, that he headed up with help from other groups in the community. Also joining in to talk about how they are contributing to the task force are Marcie Sheridan, the Executive Director of the Survivors Resource Center, Michelle Nelson, Head of Clinical Services at Crosspoint at the Y, and Cher Pollock, Head of the Women's Shelter at Crosspoint at the Y.

Whether we want to admitted it or not Covid is still around and to give us an update on Covid in our area is Melissa Rome from the Vermilion County Health Department. She discusses what they are dealing with, what they are seeing for the future in our area and more. 

Some people don't always understand the economic outlook and how it effects the everyday person and today on News Makers Linda Bolton is joined by two people who work with it everyday. Iroquois Federal's Senior Executive Vice President Tom Chamberlain and Executive Vice President of Ag. Jerry Askren, talk about what they see in the world of finances in 2022 and how they may effect you and more.

It is time to look forward and into the future here in Danville and the surrounding area, and today on News Makers Linda Bolton is joined by Vermilion Advantage President & CEO Tim Dudley. They discuss the future that they are working on at Vermilion Advantage and more.

In the past year there have been a lot of changes in the world of radio, and looking to the next year it will keep evolving. Linda Bolton starts off the year of 2022 with Neuhoff Media COO Mike Holvey, to discuss hoe the past few years have made people with in the radio industry change as well as how he see the next year locally with radio and more.

There are people from Danville all over the country and world doing things to help out and today on News Makers Linda Bolton talks with Amy Schweizer. They discuss her recent wining of the Rosie award as military wife and more.

The Danville Public Library is constantly trying to find interesting and fun things to do to engage the community and show what an amazing resource the Library truly is. Today on News Makers Jennifer Hess and Jessica Augustson talk with Linda Bolton about a huge event coming up involving LaVar Burton, who you may know from Reading Rainbow, Star Trek, Jeopardy, and his constant involvement with trying to get people involved in reading. They also discuss some of the other fun things they have planned for the Library and more.

If you have ever wonder what is involved with policing in our area, then the Danville Police Department has the perfect opportunity for you. DPD Officer Josh Long is on News Makers this morning with Linda Bolton to talk about the upcoming Citizens Police Academy, as well as what he see's on an every day basis as at schools in Danville and more.

Whether we want to admit it or not, there are people out there who need help with homelessness in our community and there is only one place that help those people needing it during the day and that is the Dwelling Place. Donna Edington from the Dwelling Place joins Linda Bolton on News Makers today to discuss exactly what the Dwelling Place does, who they help, how you can help and more.

Being impactful in your community and at work is something that not a lot of people can do, but today on News Makers Linda Bolton talks with Neuhoff Media COO Mike Hulvey to talk about how he does that exact thing. They also talk the importance of local media, getting involved with local community programs and more.

The Vermilion County Museum is one of the hidden treasurers in Danville and they are always doing fun events at the museum that you can enjoy. Today on News Makers Sue Richter joins Linda Bolton to talk about some of the events that the museum has planned for the upcoming holiday season and more.

One of the not so secret great place in Danville is the Fischer Theatre and today on News Makers Fischer Director Jason Rome returns to talk with Linda Bolton about how they are constantly upgrading the theatre, some of the events they are planing as well as what the future of the theatre looks like and more.

On the day of the Pearl Harbor attacks News Makers takes a look at our local history with the attack as well as some of the interesting things that the Vermilion County War Museum has. Robert Hous, who works at the museum, tells some local stories and talks about some of the events happening at the museum.

We all know some things about the Supreme Court but, not many of us know about who and what they actually do. Today on News Makers Linda Bolton is joined once again by Lawyer and Author Dan Cotter. With a lot of courts making big decisions soon Dan explains how they will affect every day people and what the Supreme Court can and can't do about some of these new laws and more.

The Holiday season can bring hard times for people in the area and sometimes that includes drugs. Today Gail Raney from Rosecrace joins Linda Bolton to talk about substance abuse in general as well as what Rosecrance is seeing in the way of drugs currently being used in the area and more.

The Salvation Army is something that a lot of people may take for granted and not really know who they are and what they do. Today on News Makers Linda Bolton is joined by Melissa Wilhelm who oversees the Champaign and Danville Salvation Army's. Melissa tells us all about what they do as well as some of the history of the Salvation Army in the area and more.