Dannel McCollumDannel McCollum is a native of Champaign County. In his various life experiences, he has been an army officer, research assistant with the Illinois Natural History Survey, high school teacher, conservationist, activist, local historian, writer and poitician, having served three terms as mayor of Champaign (1987-1999). As a writer, Dan has written for numerous area newspapers, historical journals and educational magazines. His other books include Your Life and Mine; Problems and Projects in Conservation, A Guide to the Big Vermilion River System with James O. Smith, Essays on the Historical Geography of Champaign County and The Lord Was Not on Trial. Read More Read Less