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A number of Amtrak trains in Illinois and around the country have been canceled due to winter conditions. The cancellations include trains traveling from Chicago to Carbondale and service to Quincy. Thursday’s schedules have also...

Weekend gunfire in Iroquois County finds a Watseka man and a juvenile in custody. And Sheriff’s Police Investigators are looking for more information – in the continuing investigation.  Anyone familiar with the incident is...

The Will County Emergency Management Agency is advising residents along the Kankakee River of flash flood conditions this week due to ice jams on the river. Flash Flooding has been taking place in unincorporated Wilmington along...

The frigid temperatures in Illinois are causing flooding concerns. Chunks of ice have built up along the Kankakee River near Wilmington, causing the water to rise in some areas. A flood warning was issued for the area for the...

— Indiana State Police report several crashes on I-65 are causing major traffic delays in Tippecanoe County.  The crashes began around 6 am in the south bound lanes between mile markers 182 and 172.  Drivers...

Illinois State police responded to several vehicle crashes today (Tuesday) in Champaign and Vermilion counties.  ISP reports although most routes are clear, less traveled roadways which include rural routes and bridge decks...

Organizers of Wreaths Across America plan to remove wreaths that were placed at cemeteries. Saturday’s removal day will find volunteers picking up wreaths that were placed for the holidays, beginning at 11 am. Wreaths Across...

Miss Ford County 2023, Maci Kingren, secured the 4th Runner-Up position at the 2024 Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs State Queen Pageant, held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois on Sunday, January...

Local officials may want to make arrangements for warming centers -- the weekend and next week brings the coldest temps of the season.  People in compromised situations may be in need of staying safe and warm. Illinois will...

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place thru Noon Saturday for the  listening area.  Snow, Strong winds, rain are making travel hazardous in east-central Illinois and central and northwest Indiana.  Many school...