Republican joins race for Vermilion state's attorney

DANVILLE – A Vermilion County assistant state's attorney hopes to take over as top prosecutor when his boss steps down next year.

Randy Brinegar on Thursday announced he will run as a Republican candidate for state's attorney in the 2008 election.

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