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The American Red Cross  is still stressing the critical need to replenish blood products.  A local blood drive is Monday, September 9, at the Sheldon Community Center. Donors are welcome from 12:30 ;til 6...

The entire Village of Sheldon is under a boil order until further notice.  The order was put in place Sunday afternoon. 94.1 WGFA
Saturday offers Iroquois County residents an opportunity to get rid of those used, out-dated electronic devices. A recycling event is set for people to dump the stuff they've been collecting for a long time. The City of Watseka...

                   RPC’s Award-Winning Early Childhood Education Program Expanding to Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion Counties The Champaign County Regional Planning...

Prairieview Lutheran Home at Danforth is celebrating 50 years. And the annual Fall Festival is loaded with fun events, including the popular Quilt Auction and the Lunch and Dinner Fish Fry.  The Fall Fest is the largest...

The Chebanse American Legion is hosting its 14th Annual  Legion Fundraiser.  The 408 Bash is Saturday (September 7) at Chebanse American Legion Park.  Activities include a Trap Shoot, 3D Archery and Euchre...

Illinois’ economy is slowing down. The Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois measures the economy with the Flash Index, which combines inflation-adjusted rates of corporate earnings, consumer...

One of the United State's most famous train engines is making a stop in Watseka Next week.  The Union Pacific Railroad's 'Big Boy' locomotive is on tour.  The world's largest operational steam loco is making 'whistle...

A Beaverville man was jailed in Iroquois County Sunday following his arrest at a Beaverville home.  54-year-old Anthony Esposito is charged with first-degree murder for the death of a family member.   The Iroquois...

                           Prayer Vigil held outside the Newton County, IN Sheriff's Dept for wounded deputy An organized prayer vigil was scheduled Monday...