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Neighbors, Others Assisting Fire Victims
Neighbors and others are coming to the aid of some fire victims in Danville and Alvin. The VA Illiana Health Care System is caring for three of four Veterans who were left homeless Thursday following ...
Bill Pickett Feb 05, 2017
'Army of Volunteers' Supports Midwest Classic Show Choirs
As spectators enjoy the 21st Annual Midwest Classic Show Choir competition in Danville this weekend there will be an army of volunteers working behind the scenes. Some have been pitching in for weeks ...
Bill Pickett Feb 03, 2017
Danville Fire Victim is Identified
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has released the identity of the man killed in a Danville fire on Thursday. She says the victim is 75-year-old David R. Singleton who lived at the residence at 3...
Bill Pickett Feb 03, 2017
Investigations Continue Into 2 Area Fires
Investigations are underway into what caused two area fires, including one in Danville that claimed a life Thursday. Danville Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says a person died in a fire which s...
Bill Pickett Feb 03, 2017
UPDATE: DANVILLE FIRE CLAIMS A LIFE!
Danville Public Safety Director Larry Thomason has confirmed that a person died when flames struck a residential home for Veterans Thursday morning. Initial reports from the scene at 300 Park Street h...
Bill Pickett Feb 02, 2017
Former State Trooper Sentenced in Bribery Case
A former Illinois State trooper who was convicted last year on bribery and official misconduct charges has been sentenced to three years probation. Vermilion Circuit Judge Nancy Fahey also ordered 46-...
Bill Pickett Feb 02, 2017
County's Top Prosecutor Proud of Accomplishments
Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy says she is proud of some of the progress being made in the short two months she has been in office. Lacy is particularly proud of the work that is be...
Bill Pickett Feb 02, 2017
Oakwood Police Warn About Scams
Oakwood Police are alerting area residents about a scam. Police say it targets people who answer ''yes'' when they are asked questions during a phone call from unknown individuals. Oakwood Police say ...
Bill Pickett Feb 02, 2017
Lawmakers Move to Protect State Employee Paychecks
There are competing proposals surfacing in the Illinois House to avert a possible pay stoppage for state employees. Speaker Michael Madigan's, D-Chicago, spokesman confirms Democratic leadership are e...
Bill Pickett Feb 02, 2017
Long Time County Treasurer to Retire
Vermilion County Treasurer Sue Stine has announced she will retire from her position, effective March 31st. Stine has worked for Vermilion County for 38 years and has served as Treasurer since 1994. S...
Bill Pickett Jan 31, 2017