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Douglas County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Douglas County, IL.

Results 1 - 20 of 78 in Douglas County, IL

  1. Court revives suit in deadly fireRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | Omaha World-Herald

    ... son, Jesus Antonio Garcia, also died in the blaze, which was the deadliest in two decades in Omaha. Douglas County District Judge Joseph Troia ruled that Corona's wrongful-death lawsuit against the then-owners of the apartment building was filed too ...

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    Related Topix: Fire, Omaha, NE, Douglas County, NE

  2. Drug Task Force Makes Arrest

    Monday Nov 30 | WICD

    ... his county, all the city officers here. The area network was getting their supply from this guy," says Douglas County Sheriff, Charlie McGrew. Richard Holmes' bond has been set at $250,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for December 3. ...

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Illinois

  3. Warrior pride displayed all over TuscolaRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | News-Gazette Local Stories

    ... 'Go Warriors' signs to painting storefront windows and wearing gold and black clothes, the residents of this Douglas County community are going all out to cheer the Warriors, who take on Lexington in the Illinois High School Association Class 1A ...

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  4. Judge's ruling allows autism helper dog in classRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Journal-News

    ... the school district after it said the dog isn't a true service animal and should not be allowed in classes. A Douglas County judge hasruled Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, that a central Illinois first-grader gets to keep his autism helper dog in school. ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Autism, Villa Grove, IL, Education Etc., Illinois, Tuscola, IL

  5. Decatur man dies after vehicle hits deer on U.S. 36Read the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | News-Gazette Local Stories

    TUSCOLA A Decatur man died early Sunday morning in rural Douglas County after his vehicle struck a deer.

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  6. Judge rules in favor of Villa Grove boy's service dogRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | News-Gazette Education Stories

    TUSCOLA A Douglas County judge ruled on Tuesday that the Villa Grove school district must continue to allow a 6-year-old boy to bring his service dog with him to attend fall classes.

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    Related Topix: Villa Grove, IL, Tuscola, IL

  7. Judge rules in favor of Villa Grove boy's service dogRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | News-Gazette Education Stories

    TUSCOLA A Douglas County judge ruled on Tuesday that the Villa Grove school district must continue to allow a 6-year-old boy to bring his service dog with him to attend fall classes.

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    Related Topix: Villa Grove, IL, Tuscola, IL

  8. Dog allowed in classroomRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 11 | The Daily Gazette

    ... (AP) TUSCOLA (AP) – A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Chris Freese sided with the family of Kaleb Drew, who argued that the boy's yellow Labrador ...

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    Related Topix: Autism, Health, Villa Grove, IL, Tuscola, IL, Illinois, Education Etc.

  9. Judge rules in favor of Villa Grove boy's service dogRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | News-Gazette Local Stories

    TUSCOLA A Douglas County judge ruled on Tuesday that the Villa Grove school district must continue to allow a 6-year-old boy to bring his service dog with him to attend fall classes.

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    Related Topix: Villa Grove, IL, Tuscola, IL

  10. Judge: Autism Helper Dog Can Stay In SchoolRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | KOAT-TV

    A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Health, Autism, Illinois, Education Etc., Villa Grove, IL

  11. Illinois: Judge OKs autism helper dog in schoolRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Telegraph Herald

    TUSCOLA, Ill. -- A Douglas County judge has ruled that a central Illinois first-grader gets to keep his autism helper dog in school.

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    Related Topix: Autism, Health, Tuscola, IL, Education Etc., Villa Grove, IL

  12. Judge: Dog is OK for schoolRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Belleville.com

    A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday.

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  13. Judgea S Ruling Allows Autism Helper Dog In ClassRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 10 | WSAV

    A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Health, Autism, Illinois, Education Etc., Villa Grove, IL

  14. Dog in School Case to Court

    Tuesday Nov 10 | WICD

    ... who wants to keep his autism helper dog in school gets their day in court today. Their lawsuit goes before a Douglas County judge Today, at 1PM, in Tuscola. Kaleb Drew of Villa Grove has autism. His family says his Labrador retriever helps keep him ...

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    Related Topix: Tuscola, IL, Villa Grove, IL, Family, Teenagers

  15. Douglas County judge to rule on whether first-grader with autism can keep helper dog in classRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 10 | WQAD

    ... wants to keep his autism helper dog in school gets their day in court this week. Their lawsuit goes before a Douglas County judge Tuesday in what is likely to be a one-day trial. The case involves Kaleb Drew of Villa Grove. He has autism and his ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Autism, Villa Grove, IL

  16. Ruling expected on autism helper dog in class caseRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 10 | WAND-TV Decatur

    ... wants to keep his autism helper dog in school gets their day in court this week. Their lawsuit goes before a Douglas County judge Tuesday in what is likely to be a 1-day trial. The case involves Kaleb Drew of Villa Grove. He has autism and his ...

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    Related Topix: Health, Autism, Villa Grove, IL

  17. Vehicle crash in Douglas County kills 18-year-oldRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | News-Gazette Local Stories

    ARTHUR Douglas County Sheriff Charlie McGrew said investigators from his office and the Douglas County coroner's office are investigating a single-vehicle accident Sunday morning in rural Bourbon Township that claimed the life of an Arthur teen.

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    Related Topix: Arthur, IL

  18. Arthur teen dies in rural accidentRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 8 | News-Gazette Technology Stories

    ARTHUR Douglas County Sheriff Charlie McGrew said investigators from his office and the Douglas County coroner's office are investigating a single-vehicle accident Sunday morning in rural Bourbon Township that claimed the life of an Arthur teen.

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    Related Topix: Arthur, IL

  19. Autopsy finds Edgewood man drownedRead the original story

    Nov 4, 2009 | News-Gazette Courts, Police & Fire Stories

    ... e car went into a pond near Tuscola on Monday afternoon. Calvin Jones, 84, of Edgewood died before two Douglas County sheriff's deputies and two Tuscola firefighters were able to pull him out of the water.

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    Related Topix: Tuscola, IL

  20. Man's vehicle leaves Interstate 57, sinks in pondRead the original story

    Nov 3, 2009 | News-Gazette Courts, Police & Fire Stories

    ... eside the highway. Sgt. Bill Emery of the Illinois State Police said Calvin Jones, 84, died before two Douglas County sheriff's deputies and two Tuscola firefighters were able to pull his body out of the water.

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    Related Topix: Tuscola, IL