Vermilion County News

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.

Every Thursday night, the national audience of an online radio show tunes in to see what eclectic mix of paranormal lore is in store for them.

Staff Report Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Tuesday: Residential burglary in the 1400 block of East Fairchild Street.

Owners of a Rossville-based witch school say narrow minds and narrower bandwidth led to their recent decision to move the operation to Salem, Mass.

DANVILLE – The director of the Vermilion County Animal Shelter has been suspended indefinitely with pay, according to Vermilion County Board Chairman Jim McMahon.

WESTVILLE – Right now, the 107-acre field just east of Forest Glen Preserve looks like any other unharvested cornfield in Illinois, but over the next three years, that land will slowly transform into the largest single piece of upland prairie in Vermilion County.

Vermilion County is bucking the trend among other urban counties, according to crime statistics released Tuesday by the Illinois State Police.

The man accused in the shaken baby death of a 2-year-old Tilton girl pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge.

DANVILLE – People of Vermilion County are used to seeing Pat O'Shaughnessy heading a United Way campaign, chairing the Festival of Trees or, a few years ago, recruiting volunteers for the Balloon Classic, but he really does have an 8-to-5 job.

A Danville man with three months left on parole on a previous charge now faces the possibility of life behind bars after a weekend shooting.

No big decisions were made at Thursday night's Vermilion County Mayor's Council meeting regarding continuing recycling in the county.

It's all about location, location, location when it comes to Vermilion County's position in the wind farm industry.

An exotic dancer who changed her story after leveling accusations of sexual assault against a part-time Belgium village police officer has been arrested by investigators for perjury.

Danville - The first confirmed case of the H1N1 virus hits Vermilion County. Officials say a six year old from Danville tested positive, was hospitalized, but has since been released.

DANVILLE – The latest print in local artist Amy Chrisman's series of Vermilion County landmarks is now available through a fundraiser by the Danville Public School Foundation.