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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Jan 31, 2017
New County Democrat Leader Has Positive Outlook
The Vermilion County Democratic Party has filled two key leadership roles. Cari West has been picked to be the new party chairman, and Frank Hoskins will assume the treasurer's post. Both are members ...
Jan 31, 2017
Citizens Pack Public Hearings on Hog Facilities
Citizens packed two public hearings in Danville last night (Monday) on two livestock management facilities being proposed near Fithian. Warren Goetsch, Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Ag...
Jan 31, 2017
AFSCME Workers Begin Strike Authorization Vote
Illinois' largest employee group - AFSCME - is starting a strike authorization vote for its 30-thousand members. The union has been in a more than year-long deadlock with Governor Bruce Rauner over co...
Jan 31, 2017
Accidental Drug Overdose Deaths Rising in County
The number of accidental drug overdose deaths in Vermilion County is continuing to rise. Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden says her office has handled seven such cases since December first, and i...
Jan 31, 2017
Danville Police Probe Armed Robberies, Home Invasion
Danville Police are seeking information to help them solve two armed robberies and a home invasion in which shots were fired. All three incidents occurred Sunday night according to Police Commander Jo...
Jan 30, 2017
2nd Ambulance Service Culminates Long Process
Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says he is looking forward to when a second ambulance service starts answering calls in Danville this Wednesday. ''I think it's a big plus for the community to ha...
Jan 29, 2017
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