Hoopeston News

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Wednesday: A man arrested for possession of cannabis at East Main and State streets.

The city council learned Tuesday night that Silgan Container Manufacturing Corp.

The Vermilion County Fair and Expo will hold the 50th annual queen pageant at 7 tonight at the grandstand.

The numbers stand as a reminder of how close to home the H1N1 virus can hit in Vermilion County.

A Hoopeston man accused of selling drugs to another person must serve time in prison after his buyer died.

City council members heard several complaints Tuesday about an article in the Chicago Southtown Star written by Guy Tridgell last week and its negative composition.

Catherine Novak, of Urbana, owns Beads and Botanicals, a shop in downtown Urbana.

A toddler was killed in a two-vehicle head-on crash near Hoopeston on Wednesday.

The city council learned Tuesday night that vandals are once again damaging property at McFerren Park.

HOOPESTON – Parts of northern Vermilion County have received a steady flow of rain since 5 p.m. Monday.

A video about the impact of violence in the Vermilion County community done by Hoopeston High School students will be unveiled at a school district meeting Tuesday.

A former professional basketball is in police custody after violating the terms of his probation.

In May 2005, Scott Wallace received devastating news. His son, Jeff, a private first class in the Army, was killed in action while serving in Iraq.

Hoopeston High School and Middle School has a new digital communication sign on Illinois Route 9. Superintendent Hank Hornbeck told the school board that the software would be downloaded today.

The county board is considering filling the ranks with new hires. a The Illinois Senate has voted to outlaw the use of cell phones by drivers in school and construction zones, as well as a approving a complete ban on texting while driving.

Residents who had their eyes trained upward in anticipation of more strong storms were not disappointed on Friday.

Drenching rains have pushed the Vermilion River to the edge of becoming problematic for residents in Vermilion County.

DANVILLE – Keep Vermilion County Beautiful has awarded $10,400 for 32 beautification projects being done by various groups throughout the county.

National Weather Services officials in Lincoln say a small tornado touched down at 12:23 a.m. Thursday in southwestern Vermilion County.

Several businesses got an unexpected and costly visitor Tuesday evening. Eight establishments that sell alcohol were hit during a sting by the Vermilion County Sheriff's Department as it checked for illegal sales to minors.