Stephanie Berenda, a graduating senrior at South Newton High School in Kentland, IN is one of 625 semi-finalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Mis Berenda was selected from over 6,000 candidates expected...
Two Staff Achievement Award winners will be recognized by the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce next week. The Chamber's Annual Banquet is Wednesday, May 1 at the Shewami Country Club beginning at 5:30 pm. "Community...
Kankakee Community College is announcing the recipient of the John Fulton Distinguished Alumni Award for 2024. This honor recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions of alumni who have demonstrated exceptional...
The Illinois Department of Public Health is hosting the state’s first infectious disease conference in nine years in Bloomington Tuesday and Wednesday. As the first such conference since the COVID-19 pandemic, the two-day event...
A Kentland, IN man died of injuries from a single-vehicle traffic mishap over the weekend. The 35-year-old was reported to be eastbound on U.S. Route 24 at State Road 55 Saturday evening. Newton County Sheriff's...
House Bill 4059 filed by State Representative Jackie Haas unanimously passed the Illinois House last week. Haas said this legislation is the first step in addressing the critical shortage of licensed daycare providers...
Several citizens in Iroquois County have reported they've been targeted by a new scam. Sheriff's Police are issuing a warning about scammers calling individuals on the state's Sex Offender Registry, posing as detectives and...
The Union Pacific Railroad is making repairs to area crossings beginning today (Monday) in Watseka and then in Dwight next Monday. Motorists should be aware of posted detours that may add some time to regular routes. ...
National Work Zone Awareness week and the start of construction season fall under the same week, April 15 through the 19. It serves as a crucial reminder of the importance when it comes to driving cautiously. "They go...
