Vermilion County News

Danville police today announced the arrest of a sixth individual in connection with the shooting death of Bennie Moten July 6th.

DANVILLE – The Danville Police Department and the Vermilion County Coroner's Office are investigating a possible suicide near the railroad tracks off Logan Avenue in Danville, according to the coroner's office.

Police and the Vermilion County Coroner's Office are investigating two deaths. A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of 20-year-old Brock A. Wilson of Danville.

When Peggy Rose saw the small bowls at flea markets, she was hooked on their simple beauty.

DANVILLE – The Vermilion County Sheriff's Department is looking into some discrepancies at the Vermilion County Animal Regulation Department and Shelter following the firing of director Pete Smith.

Ten years ago, a listener monitoring a police scanner might hear few calls relating to adolescent domestic problems.

Danville police have arrested three persons in connection with the November 15th home invasion in the 1700 block of Glenwood that resulted in a 28 year old woman being shot.

Last month's heavy rain continues to affect Illinois corn farmers. As of this week, it's been the third-latest corn harvest since 1940.

Jack Millikin, 90, was honored Thursday by his colleagues at the Days Hotel for 60 years of perfect attendance at Kiwanis Club meetings.

DANVILLE – Vermilion County prosecutors plan to take their evidence against a man charged in a fatal shooting in October to a grand jury in the near future.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Wednesday: Bicycle stolen in the 1400 block of Sherman Street.

Vermilion County- In Danville the Vermilion County Joint Veterans' Council hosted its annual event.

DANVILLE – Some employees and visitors at the Vermilion County Courthouse Annex are getting exercise this week walking up and down stairs, because the four-story building's elevator is out of order and will be for several weeks.

For the second time in almost 15 years, Vermilion County has the top probation officer in the state of Illinois.

The contest is set in the 104th District. Democrat Mike Puhr of Danville filed with the State Board of Elections on Friday, becoming the last candidate to put his name in to run for the seat.

A Danville property manager pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations he forged lease contracts and tax exemptions cards.

Mike Frerichs will formally announce that he will seek re-election to the Illinois State Senate on Nov.

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Two more candidates stepped up Tuesday to file their petitions to run for office in Vermilion County.

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