Saturday Jul 19 | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Greenhouse company moves to Tilton
There's an unusual twist in an arrangement that brings Georgetown-based International Greenhouse to Tilton: It was done without the village offering local incentives.
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Tilton unhappy with bridge progress
On Thursday night, Tilton Mayor David Phillips was adamant about holding the contractor on the 14th Street overpass project to the terms of the construction contract.
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Owner hoping for more green at new Tilton location
DANVILLE – Moving to a larger building in Tilton will give a growing Georgetown business the space it needs to continue expanding its greenhouse supply and construction business.
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City skips acting on Courtesy Ford plan
Aldermen didn't act on a purchase agreement for downtown property Tuesday night, but made east side church members happy when they approved re-awarding demolition bids.
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City may consider apartment purchase
An option to purchase the Colonial Apartments building at 220-222 W. North St. and garage behind it at 35 Pine St.
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Demolitions on hold for re-bid
Four dilapidated building demolitions in the city will have to wait a little longer to be completed.
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City tows the line with nuisance calls
Seeing that the city collected $159,770 in towed vehicle fees last fiscal year is disappointing to city attorney Dave Wesner.
Child pornographer gets 20-year sentence
A man convicted of receiving and distributing hundreds of child pornography images was sentenced Thursday to serve 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. attorney.
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The trial of a man accused in the death of a Tilton toddler two years ago will stay in Vermilion County for now.
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Emergency personnel learn from floods
Preparations for next time are part of one village's work to deal with recent flooding in Vermilion County.
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Tilton church readies for anniversary
The United Church of Tilton will celebrate its 150th anniversary next weekend. The anniversary celebration begins June 28 with a night of music, provided by the Rejoice Quartet and Stone Creek Bluegrass.
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Floods force couple out of home
For Mike and Connie Hoaks, the enjoyment of living in a new home lasted about 30 days.
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Flood waters drive families out of homes
Two Tilton families remain out of their homes following weekend flooding, with more rain expected today.
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New site to better serve 'survivors'
Services to rape victims continue uninterrupted as Vermilion County Rape Crisis Center gets ready to open later this month at its new location on Georgetown Road in Tilton.
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Water in area continues to rise
Recent rains and saturated grounds have left people trying to get the water out of their homes.
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Volunteers gear up for painting blitz
The HALO Housing Committee set its annual painting blitz for June 14. The committee, a project of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation, will paint the homes of individuals who are elderly, ...
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Jury trial scheduled for July 28
The case against two Russian defendants accused of using false information in applications for state driver's licenses was continued Monday. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Potholes In Belgium Become Big Problem
“Best case scenario is for our village to magically come up with the money to replace our part of Lyons Road”
Road workers in Belgium say potholes are becoming a really expensive problem in their community. via IllinoisHomepage.net
Vermilion County Nursing Home Looks Into Abuse Allegations
“We get complaints every now and then.”
A Vermilion County nursing home is investigating allegations of abuse inside their doors. via IllinoisHomepage.net
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Beautification group lists winners
“Everyone is a big winner in this fundraiser because the villages, cities and townships will be flooded with flowers and plants if community groups apply.”
The Keep Vermilion County Beautiful Board has selected the winners of the 2008 Landscaping and Beautification Fundraiser. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL