Tilton News

Nellie Jewel Shepherd, 70, of the Preston Island community, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Huntsville Hospital.

Seats on the county board are getting the most attention from local residents this week.

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

Some people jokingly call it the lazy man's way of exercising dogs. Todd and Linda McIntyre of Tilton laugh at the comments, but they know the sport of dog scootering takes a bit of effort.

Even if Danville Mass Transit receives less state and federal funding in the future for operations, DMT Director Dick Brazda doesn't see the bus service going away anytime soon.

Attitudes are starting to return to normal a week after the shooting that rocked a small Vermilion County town.

Authorities said a former small-town police chief who shot and killed two intruders at his rural home was within his rights to use deadly force even though it turned out they carried an unloaded shotgun.

A resident doesn't need to be attacked first to have the right to defend himself, according to Illinois state law.

Instead of a box of oranges, Tracy Larsen brought back a lovely memento from her trip to Florida - a rescued greyhound.

Chelsea the sheltie livens up the household of Richard and Thelma Taflinger. The dog, who just turned 4 years old, likes to roughhouse with the cat, bark when anyone leaves the house and curl up at the foot of the bed .

If 2010 Census numbers come in lower than 2000 Census numbers, the Danville area could again cease to be an urbanized area.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Thursday: Property damage in the first block of Wisconsin Avenue.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Monday: A pool damaged in the 100 block of North Beard Street.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Thursday: Burglary and theft in the 1100 block of North Gilbert Street.

About 70 families in Danville save up to 50 percent on their food budget each month by participating in the nationwide Share Food program, and volunteer organizers of the program want to make everyone aware that they can do the same.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Sunday: Burglary in the 700 block of Chandler Street.

Sully Schultz, 88, founder of Sully Schultz Nursery in Tilton, has passed down far more than a green thumb to his son and grandson.

Village board members approved their major motor fuel tax project for the year Tuesday, which will help to alleviate water drainage issues in a section of town.

Village board members agreed to have the basketball court at Catlin Park extended west towards the shelter so multiple games can be played concurrently.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Sunday: Property damage in the 1000 block of Moore Street.