Damaged court annex could become an art project

DANVILLE – The massive white stucco facade that covers the Vermilion County Courthouse Annex resembles a painter's canvas.

Vermilion County Board Chairman Jim McMahon thinks it could become one. He wants to explore the idea of painting a mural on the downtown building if the current, cracked facade is replaced with a similar material.

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