Local businessman up for appointment

DANVILLE – Local Democrats have chosen a former Danville alderman and businessman for appointment to a vacant seat on the Vermilion County board.

The board on Tuesday will consider appointing Robert Boyd, 46, of Danville to the District 8 seat vacated by Democrat Karen Jones-McKissack, who resigned in June.

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