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Yesterday | IllinoisHomepage.net

Faith, family and...ducks?

Some TV stars stopped in central Illinios to show their support for charity. Among thousands of fans, many camouflage-clad people waited outside for the chance to Jase and Si Roberston.

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Related Topix: Champaign, IL

Fri May 17, 2013

IllinoisHomepage.net

Weather Almanac For May 17th

The Baseball-size hail was reported in Oakwood, which is in Vermilion County. There was also hail with a diameter of 2" reporteed in Minonk, which is in Vermilion County.

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Related Topix: Weather, Illinois, Oakwood, IL, Minonk, IL, Elkhart, IL

The News-Gazette

Background on property transaction for Steel Grip

Documents recorded in March at the Vermilion County recorder's office confirm that a local company, Steel Grip, does not already own the industrial property on East Voorhees where the company plans to relocate later this year and ultimately buy the site with financial assistance from the city of Danville.

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Related Topix: Danville, IL

Thu May 16, 2013

The News-Gazette

Former legislator to speak at DACC commencement

Danville Area Community College officials will confer nearly 450 associate degrees and certificates, and nearly 200 graduates will participate in this year's commencement exercises.

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Related Topix: Danville, IL, Oakwood, IL, Dakota, IL, Chrisman, IL, Hoopeston, IL

Wed May 15, 2013

The News-Gazette

Some disappointed in Danville's electric rate

This time last year, Urbana signed an electric aggregation contract with Homefield Energy to supply 100 percent renewable electricity to residents at a rate of 4.08 cents per kilowatt-hour. Following the same bidding process and using the same consultant, the city of Danville ended up Wednesday with a higher rate for its electric aggregation ... (more)

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Related Topix: Urbana, IL, Danville, IL, Champaign, IL

Mon May 13, 2013

The News-Gazette

Crash on Voorhees kills Danville man

Danville police and the Vermilion County coroner's office are investigating a collision on East Voorhees Street that killed a Danville man and injured an Indiana man early Monday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Danville, IL

Sun May 12, 2013

IllinoisHomepage.net

Weather Almanac For May 12th

The tornado would eventually become an F4. At least 5 homes were destroyed, two of which were totally swept away.

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Related Topix: Weather, Armstrong, IL, Rossville, IL, Alvin, IL, Illinois

Examiner.com

Weather History: May 12: Record Temps, Storms, Tornadoes, Wind & Dust

Ben Franklin was the first person to identify nor'easters. In a letter on this date, Franklin described an experience that happened to him in November 1743 when storm clouds in Philadelphia blocked his view of an eclipse.

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, Hurricane, Rossville, IL, Alvin, IL, Illinois

Sat May 11, 2013

IllinoisHomepage.net

National stamp out hunger day

It's for National Stamp Out Hunger Day. Mail carriers in Danville say there was a lot of participation around town.

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Related Topix: Danville, IL, Champaign, IL

The News-Gazette

Hoopeston wind farm building permit extended for a year

Vermilion County has extended for another year Apex Wind Energy's building permit for the proposed 43-turbine Hoopeston Wind Project west of Rossville.

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Related Topix: Hoopeston, IL, Alternative Energy, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Rossville, IL, Danville, IL, Champaign County, IL

Thu May 09, 2013

The News-Gazette

Hoopeston man dies in car-truck collision

The Vermilion County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate a car-semitrailer truck collision that killed a 30-year-old Hoopeston man on Wednesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Hoopeston, IL, 9

The News-Gazette

Vermilion County considers line of credit for juvenile detention costs

In the last several years, the state has cut the amount it pays for salaries at juvenile detention centers around the state, including centers in Vermilion and Champaign counties.

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Related Topix: Champaign County, IL, Danville, IL

Wed May 08, 2013

The News-Gazette

College Express gives students head start

The Oakwood High School senior, who plans on attending Danville Area Community College in the fall, already is familiar with the campus and one of her instructors and has a semester's worth of college credit under her belt - thanks to the College Express program.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Iroquois County, IL, Education Etc.

Tue May 07, 2013

The News-Gazette

New Georgetown mayor makes changes at first meeting

Kay Sanders chaired her first meeting as mayor of Georgetown on Monday and wasted little time putting her stamp on the city.

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Related Topix: Georgetown, IL

Sun May 05, 2013

The News-Gazette

Foster parents vital to child welfare system

Kristen Burd of Potomac serves her three foster children lunch while having a picnic at Millie Curtis Park in Potomac.

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Related Topix: Potomac, IL, Family, Kids, Champaign County, IL, Danville, IL

Sat May 04, 2013

The News-Gazette

Creativity, candor mark students' exhibits

In grade school, Caitlin Brewer was often teased and taunted by classmates. She cut herself to deal with the pain.

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Related Topix: Danville, IL, Education Etc., Armstrong, IL

Thu May 02, 2013

Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

Olivet Nazarene University celebrates 100th commencement this weekend

Bourbonnais will have an estimated 5,000 visitors on Friday and Saturday for commencement activities at Olivet Nazarene University.

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Related Topix: Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL

The News-Gazette

Danville group readies annual Memorial Way

Each year before Memorial Day, Rotarians and their family members place flags along Vermilion Street to honor servicemen and women.

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Related Topix: Danville, IL

Tue Apr 30, 2013

The News-Gazette

Oakwood principal confirms he's been suspended

Erwin said he was suspended on April 18. He declined to say why he was suspended or whether he planned to fight any charges that led to his suspension.

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Related Topix: Oakwood, IL, Hardin County, IL

Mon Apr 29, 2013

The News-Gazette

St. Joseph man reaches plea deal over SJ-O threats

Judge Tom Difanis sentenced Fosdick to 106 days in the county jail, with credit for the 106 days he has already served, plus 30 months of probation.

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Related Topix: St. Joseph, IL, Education Etc., Joy, IL, Rantoul, IL

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