Man's interest, concern for people bridged generations

Villa Grove lost a father figure this month, when Robert "Footie" Hancock died.

Hancock died in his home at age 81 on Dec. 18 from a heart attack, after battling cancer since early fall. Hancock was well known in Villa Grove for his remarkable knowledge of town history and for his giving, caring ways.

Also on this date

• Retirees share their knowledge, experience with high schoolers
• Forecasters fear that flooding will follow state's thaw
• Champaign police continue to investigate Friday shooting
• Rain, melting ice cause flooding, Champaign street closures
• Eastern Prairie will take over emergency coverage at Plastipak
• Armstrong family loses home and belongings to fire
• Local session of regional conference will be Jan. 7
• Tennessee firm gets 7-year deal for base cleanup
• Obituaries

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