The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising the public that maintenance crews are out patrolling and repairing potholes on state highways and interstates across the state, requiring drivers to slow down, use caution and...
Momence High School freshman Amari Crite died Thursday evening after collapsing during a girls basketball game. The 14-year-old daughter of Anthony and Michelle Crite of Momence was on the floor participating against Tri Point...
A fire, believed to have been electrical in nature, damaged the parsonage of the Donovan Methodist Church Thursday night. No one was injured. Damage estimates not yet available.
Pastor Kevin Nourie and his wife, Mary, smelled...
Three people have been arrested on sex-related offenses in Kankakee County. Illinois State Police report 27-year-old Emmanuel Chin of Kankakee faces charges of indecent solicitation of a minor, solicitation of child pornography...
Grief counselors are being made available in the Momence school district following the death of a 9th-grade student Thursday (1/25). District #1 Superintendent Shannon Anderson issued a statement confirming the passing of the...
Reports of 14 people have been evacauted along the Kankakee River at Wilmington. A flood warning was issued as the waterway continues to rise. Much of the immediate problem is near the North and South Islands. People...
The Illinois Department of Revenue announced it will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on Jan. 29, the same date the Internal Revenue Service begins accepting federal income tax returns. In addition to free filing...
Ameren Illinois is being honored for its response to last summer’s derecho. The company was presented with an Emergency Response Award by the National Energy Association for restoring power to nearly 200,000 customers. The...
The melting snow and ice has water ponding on roadways. And there’s potential for flooding. Those living in low-lying areas should pay attention to river levels, creeks and road-side ditches. Several roads already have ponding...
