For the 19th consecutive year, Danville Area Community College will be the home of the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament. This year, 16 teams will compete for the title March 20-24, 2012 at the Mary Miller Complex on the campus of Danville Area Community College. Every game of the tournament will be broadcast on the air on 1490 WDAN, and online at VermilionCountyFirst.com.
Catch "News Makers with Linda Bolton" every Monday through Thursday morning at 7:30am on 1490 WDAN. Linda talks with community leaders and news makers in the Danville and Vermilion County Area. If you miss an episode, you can click here to listen to some of the most recent programs.
Who are our Vermilion County Heroes? Heroes are the shining stars in a community, producing positive results from their actions and inspiring others by their selflessness. Neuhoff Media, along with Cellular One and Danville Paper & Supply want to honor those heroes. You can nominate someone today. They can be a public safety official, a member of the military, a leader in education, the workplace, the community, or even a person under the age of 18 that has already shown how they can impact a community. Click here for more information on how you can nominate a local hero today.
D102 & 1490 WDAN are your home for Fighting Illini Sports. We'll cover Illini Football, and all of the Illini Men's Basketball games throughout the 2011-2012 season.
Eric Loy, Scot Medlin and Fowler Connell will follow the Illini with pregame shows and weekly features as they get you ready for each Fighting Illini game.
Click here to see the upcoming Illini Sports schedule on D102 & 1490 WDAN.
WDAN Sports Talk
Sep 2 2011 9:08PM
Posted 173 days 8 hrs 6 mins ago
It's the longest running sports talk show in the area. Saturday Morning Sports Talk, with Eric Westfall, Harry Eisenhauer, Tim Bunton, Pat O'Shaunessy & Fowler Connell. They talk about everything sports...Baseball, Basketball, Football, Boys & Girls High School Sports, and of course the Cards, Cubs and Illini. Plus they welcome Fred Kroner from the News Gazette and many other guests each week. It's Saturday Morning Sports Talk, Saturday mornings from 8-10am on Danville's Talk Station, 1490 WDAN.
Click here ... ... to access the online webcast, and if you ever miss the show, you can download the podcast from our homepage.
Join us for a little shopping on the radio. Each month we host an 'On-Air' Radio Auction where you'll be able to save money on lots on items from local and area businesses. Click here for more details about our Radio Auctions, and to find out when our next auction will be.
The DACC Jaguars Men's Basketball Team has their sites on the Region 24 Tournament and a berth in the 2012 NJCAA Div II National Tournament, and VermilionCountyFirst.com will be providing online coverage of every home game of the 2011-2012 season. Click here to view their 2011-2012 schedule, and for the link to listen online.
Here's your chance to pick who you think will win each week's football games. In our High School Football Challenge, you'll pick from the games in the Wabash River Conference in Indiana, the Vermilion Valley Conference games in Illinois, and the Danville Vikings games from the Big 12. In our NFL Challenge, just pick the winner among all the games each week in the NFL. You could win a great prize along the way. Click here to get started.
Your most valuable asset is your health ... it really matters. Join WDAN and Provena United Samaritans Medical Center each Friday morning at 8:30am for a new radio show dedicated to your health ... "Your Health Matters" will feature Doctors and Professional staff sharing information dedicated to your health. Protect your most valuable asset ... your health. We'll help you each Friday morning with "Your Health Matters", on 1490 WDAN, presented by Provena United Samaritans Medical Center.
Every Friday at 8am on WDAN's "Ask The Experts," Dr. Randy Ashton brings you Sweet Treats and Good Dental Health. We currently have over 30 taste-tempting recipes available from his visits. Click here to get your favorite recipe today.
Rush Limbaugh is on 1490 WDAN
Aug 16 2011 12:00AM
Posted 191 days 5 hrs 14 mins ago
The Rush Limbaugh Show is the most listened to radio talk show in America, broadcast on over 600 radio stations nationwide, and now you can hear it on 1490 WDAN. It is hosted by America's Anchorman, Rush Limbaugh, also known as: America's Truth Detector; the Doctor of Democracy; the Most Dangerous Man in America; the All-Knowing, All-Sensing, All-Everything Maha Rushie; defender of motherhood, protector of fatherhood and an all-around good guy.
You can call The Rush Limbaugh Show program line between 11am and 2pm at: 1-800-282-2882.
You can e-mail Rush at: ElRushbo@eibnet.com. You can also visit online at: RushLimbaugh.com
Catch up with all the national sports news every night and all weekend from ESPN Radio and 1490 WDAN.
Listen To Local WDAN Programming Online!
Aug 16 2011 12:00AM
Posted 191 days 5 hrs 14 mins ago
When WDAN airs local programs, you can hear them online. Select WDAN programming will be available on our live stream channel during its live air time.
District #118 School Time - Mondays at 5:15pm
The Danville Area Community College Program - Tuesdays at 5:15pm
The Master Gardeners - Wednesdays @ 5:15pm
Plus, Saturday Morning Sports Talk, the monthly Radio Auctions.
Click here for more information on how to stream our local High School broadcasts.
Click Here to listen to the live stream of local talk programs on 1490 WDAN.
Since 1972, Community Blood Services of Illinois (CBSI) has served as the link between blood donors and patients in east central Illinois, and you can help Community Blood Services help patients in need in this area by donating blood. You can donate every 56 days (8 weeks), and it only takes about 30 minutes. Click here for a list of blood drives in the area where you can donate blood.
Does your non-profit group or organization have an announcement that you would like to appear on VermilionCountyFirst.com? Send it to us at least two weeks in advance via email to TomBarnes@neuhoffmedia.com, or fax to (217) 431-1489, or mail it to Neuhoff Media, 1501 N. Washington, Danville, IL 61832.
5th Annual Community Soup Supper
Feb 10 2012 2:26PM
Posted 12 days 13 hrs 48 mins ago
The 5th Annual Community Soup Supper will be hosted by the Bismarck United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 25th from 5-7pm. Dinner includes chili, vegetable soup, or chicken noodle soup, hot dog or BBQ, drink and dessert. Free will offering will be accepted and a game night will take place after dinner. For more information, please call 759-7575.
Lunch w/Georgetown Fair Queen
Feb 6 2012 8:14AM
Posted 16 days 20 hrs ago
It's a Fairy Tale Come True! A lunch with the Georgetown Fair Queen Alexandria Hannan. Saturday, March 10th from 11a-1p at the Georgetown Fairgrounds. Tickets are $12 each and are on sale now at Floral N Flair in Catlin, Cottage Coiffures in Danville, or Knight Insurance & Rustic Charm in Georgetown. Each child attending will receive a canvas tote goodie bag which includes a crown, a crown cookie, Princess Fairy Dust, and a picture of Queen Alexandria. For more information, call (217) 377 3946, or 417-3573.
VFW AYCE Chicken or Beef and Noodles
Feb 1 2012 4:02PM
Posted 21 days 12 hrs 12 mins ago
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting an All You Can Eat Chicken or Beef and Noodles Dinner on Feb. 24th from 11:30am to 7pm. Meal includes noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and desserts. Price is $6 and carry outs are available.
St. James Church Blood Drive
Feb 13 2012 12:00AM
Posted 10 days 4 hrs 14 mins ago
Saint James United Methodist Church is having a Blood Drive on Monday, February 27, 2012 from 3-7 pm at the church, 504 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. For information, call the church at 217-442-1504. Walk-ins are welcome. Be sure to eat a hearty meal before you come and bring a photo ID or your Blood Donor’s card. It's simple. It's safe. And you could save up to three lives.
The Boys & Girls Club of Danville invites you to their 3rd annual Pancake Day on Sunday, March 4th from 7am-3pm at 850 N. Griffin Street in Danville. Come enjoy all of the warm, fluffy pancakes and sausage you can handle. Tickets are $5 per person, or a book of 5 is just $20. Children 3 and under eat free with each paid adult. For more info call 446-4315.
VFW St. Patty's Day Dinner and Dance
Feb 1 2012 4:04PM
Posted 21 days 12 hrs 10 mins ago
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting a St. Patty's Day Dinner and Dance on March 16th from 5pm to 9:30pm. Dinner includes corned beef and cabbage. Dinner and Dance $9, Dance alone is $6. Carry outs are available and table reservations are accepted the week of the event.
VFW Karaoke and DJ Night
Feb 1 2012 4:07PM
Posted 21 days 12 hrs 7 mins ago
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting a Karaoke and DJ night on March 17th from 7-11pm, sponsored by the Danville Area Super Singles and Couples. Price is $5.
VFW AYCE Breakfast
Feb 1 2012 4:06PM
Posted 21 days 12 hrs 8 mins ago
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting an All You Can Eat Breakfast on March 17th from 7:30 to 10am. Food will include eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, and more. Price is $6 and carry outs are avaliable.
VFW AYCE Chicken or Beef and Noodle Dinner
Feb 1 2012 4:09PM
Posted 21 days 12 hrs 5 mins ago
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting an All You Can Eat Chicken or Beef and Noodles Dinner on March 23rd from 11:30am to 7pm. Meal includes noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and desserts. Price is $6 and carry outs are available.
