Vermilion board member becoming assistant state's attorney

DANVILLE – A Vermilion County Board member has resigned – but he'll still be involved in board business in another capacity.

Board Chairman Jim McMahon announced Monday that District 7 representative Bill Donahue stepped down last week but is merely headed next door.

Donahue was hired as an assistant state's attorney in the office of newly elected Randy Brinegar.

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