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An 18-year-old teen from Ford County was ticketed by Illinois State Police after the bicycle he was operating (Monday) was hit by a passing car on Route 45 in Iroquois County. David Craft of Melvin was cited for Improper...

Two new members were seated on the Kankakee County Board at today’s (Tues) meeting. Ron Kinzinger and Dave Douda were sworn-in. County Board Chairman Andy Wheeler calls both men excellent choices, who will prove to be valuable...

Management practices with the Animal Control Department forced Iroquois County members into an executive session today (Tues). The issue, and discussions about a solar energy ordinance and the bidding process for the County Farm...

The Ashkum Fire Department hosted Iroquois County’s 6th annual First Responder Appreciation Celebration Monday evening. The event recognizes the September 11th attack on America. Similar programs were held across the country to...

The Illinois State Fire Marshal today honors the nearly three thousand men and women who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001, as well as all the courageous first responders who responded to the attack. Those...

Washington, DC – On the 16th anniversary of the tragic terror attacks of September 11, 2001 that took the lives of thousands of innocent Americans, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) released the following statement: “Many of us...

(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is declaring today Patriot Day, in honor of those killed on 9-11. Today is the 16th anniversary of the terror attacks that took nearly three-thousand lives. In a proclamation, Trump said 9-11...

Injuries were reported this (Mon) morning during an armed robbery at the Brickstone Restaurant ... on William Latham Drive... in Bourbonnais. Four employees reportedly were bound and gagged by a man with a gun. A third employee...

Today is “Super Saturday in Gilman.” There’s a day-long schedule of events including a Car & Motorcycle Show...Antique Tractor & Equipment Show...Super Heroes Children’s Parade...a Smoke Out BBQ Rib Competition...Livfe...

The 6th annual First Responder Appreciation Celebration is Monday evening (Sept 11th). The Ashkum Fire Department is hosting this year’s event. State senator Jason Barickman is the featured speaker for the 6 pm program. The...