Northern Illinois was hit by a record 32 tornadoes during the July 15 derecho storm that moved through the region. According to the National Weather Service, it was the most prolific tornado event to hit the Chicago area in...
The Ford County Public Health Department has found the area’s first mosquito to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in 2024. A batch of mosquitos from Piper City were tested Thursday. Though no human cases have...
The Dwight Rotary Club is bringing the circus to town. The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will set up its tent Saturday., near the Dwight Elementary School. Two showtimes are planned at 2 pm and 4:30 pm. The...
Illiana weather is a little more bearable these days. Central Illinois and west-central Indiana will enjoy a stretch of pleasant days. and some great sleeping weather at night.
After a hot, very humid start to the week, a...
The Illinois Department of Public Health will provide a variety of public health information and services at several locations during the Illinois State Fair, which begins Thursday, August 8 in Springfield. Each day of the fair...
Emergency response teams in Watseka were on the scene of a propane truck rollover accident Monday. One person was transported to a hospital. No hazardous material spill was involved. Good result considering a...
During the summer when pools are open and lakes, ponds and other bodies of water are more accessible, there is an increase in water related deaths especially with children. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services...
The first full week of August finds the hot, humid weather with stuffy nights continuing. Scattered rain showers won't cool things down too much. Today (Monday), we'll experience temps around 88. It's the stuffy...
