The American Red Cross is announcing upcoming blood drives in February in its continuing effort to replenish blood supplies. Donar opportunities are set in Iroquois, Ford, Livingston and Kankakee counties.
PEORIA, Ill. (Jan. 15...
Hugh E. Van Voorst retires after 34 years of service to the Kankakee Community College board of trustees.
Van Voorst, a Union Hill resident, was a member of KCC's board of trustees from 1980 until 2014. During his tenure, he...
Five police agencies were involved in the arrests of three men now facing charges for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of a rural Paxton man.
The victim was beaten with a gun and baseball bat, and was threatened with death –...
The State Fire Marshall will investigate a rural Iroquois County fire that destroyed a small cabin in rural Ashkum Wednesday night.
Fire Chief Jeff Glenn reported what he classified as a "summer cottage" was fully-involved prior...
SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) plans to introduce legislation in Springfield protecting Illinois gun owners from a major delay by Illinois State Police in processing Firearm Owner Identification (FOID)...
Public input is welcome again Thursday night in Watseka when the city plays host to its second meeting for the Comprehensive Plan. A 7 pm session is scheduled at City Hall on Brianna Drive.
Watseka Mayor Bon Harwood says the...
A space heater is blamed on an accidental fire in rural Beaverville Monday afternoon. The call was answered at approximately 12:30 to 2643 E and 3000 N Roads. No injury was reported. Beaverville Fire Chief Jason Brammer...
The Village of Clifton Mayor Jan Meier O'Connell resigned this past week. Her husband accepted a job opportunity in Florida. And the family will be moving there.
The resignation is effective Friday, January 17th.
O'Connell has...
Hardware stores and other fix-it-up shops are reporting some busy times as homeowners are now feeling the effects of last week's snowfall and arctic temperatures. The weather blindsided many of us in Illinois and Indiana.
The...
Flood advisories for Momence, Wilmington
The Kankakee River at Shelby was under a flood warning until further notice Monday due to weekend rains and melting snow.
The National Weather Service said the river was at 10.2 feet at...
