Bismarck News

Russell Potter of Bismarck is one of a group across the country who strives to keep the memory of the Model T alive and to honor its contribution to America's history.

They came with painted toenails, colorful bandannas - and a friendly attitude. These pit bulls, along with a few other breeds, paraded up North Vermilion Street with their owners Saturday morning to show that ...

The Danville Area Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Thursday to discuss a mobile home request.

Goats are every bit as stubborn as people say. During Thursday's 4-H goat show at the Vermilion County Fair, the animals bleated around the barn and in the ring as kids sometimes struggled to lead them.

Now that the Woman's Club of Bismarck and other volunteers have worked their magic, the playground at the Bismarck Park is brighter and safer.

It's two of the most ordinary things in the world - a broken stick and a footprint.

Eight candidates are seeking the Junior Miss title at the Vermilion County Fair.

Three Hoopeston girls and one Bismarck teen are set to challenge all contenders at the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center in St.

Thanks to a scheduling snafu, two weekends of special events will take place instead of just one along the part of the Dixie Highway that runs through east central Illinois.

Children from toddlers to teens will have the opportunity this summer to sharpen their reading skills while they celebrate American Indian culture.

The Bismarck Village Board approved $33,745 in Motor Fuel Tax spending at its meeting on Tuesday night.

“Tonight we are here to build public support for the project and to fulfill a requirement of the CDAP grant program of holding at least one public hearing.”

A handful of Bismarck residents and village officials attended a public hearing on Thursday night to hear details on the proposed wastewater system for the village. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

The Bismarck Village Board approved a resolution for proposed improvements to Wilson Lane. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“He is adorable and just a happy-go-lucky little fella”

Carmen, Jackson and Roxy have some things in common: They love their treats and toys, they like to play and they crave attention. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“He was excited to come to 'bunny town,'”

While adults appreciate the importance of Easter as a holy day, children see it a bit differently. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“There are so many wonderful dogs who end up at the shelter as strays, but nobody comes in”

Like people, animals with disabilities adjust remarkably well. Take Smokey, for example. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

Tuesday night's Bismarck Village Board, Trustee Michael Pundt told fellow board members of the flooding problems that occurred Feb. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

Flooded river levels appear to be slowly dropping after cresting late Wednesday night. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“The people that are going to suffer the most are in Cayuga (Ind.)”

Local emergency personnel took action Tuesday afternoon following new dangerous flooding predictions for the county. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“It's a rather enchanting story of looking for love in the wrong place and finding it in the right place”

Paul Hackett still can remember many of the fairytales and stories he read while growing up. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL