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Three bats tested positive for rabies recently in Kankakee County. The positive bats surfaced in areas of Grant Park, Kankakee, and St. Anne. Bats that carry rabies may be found anywhere in Kankakee County. Thirteen bats have...

Some new features this year highlight the Vermilion County Fair at Oakwood.  President Richard White led a presentation Tuesday evcening to introduce the new 'Ag Discovery Zone," a dedication to the late-Mary Alice...

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois makes its run thru Kankakee and Iroquois Counties today (Wednesday). The annual event finds police officers and others guiding the torch on its way to Normal, where the...

                                                         Lawmaker pay raises scaled...

Illinois is experiencing drought conditions which means residents should not light fireworks, be careful with cigarettes and campfires. Dry conditions mean risk of wildfires. The state has officially been declared D-1 on the...

The Vermilion County Fair & Expo runs Tuesday thru Saturday this week.  WGFA Radio 94.1 will broadcast from the fairgrounds at Oakwood Wednesday 2-4 pm.  James D. Jones will visit with many of the people who make...

A 34-year-old Hoopeston man received a 10-year prison term in Vermilion County Court.  Skyler Burke pleaded guilty to a felony charge of intimidation.  He also received a 3-year prison term for his guilty plea to...

50-year-old Joseph Cannon of Hoopeston faces charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.  Hoopeston Police report officers were called to the 700-block of N. 7th Street (Saturday) for a domestic...

Illinois gas prices declined 7 cents from last week. The state average has been fluctuating with today’s price for a regular gallon of gas at $3.88, a week ago the price was $3.95, and a month ago $3.98. A year ago the price...

A boil order that was in effect for Gibson City has been lifted ! City officials announced today (Friday) that the boil order put in place Thursday after a water main break forced repair crews to complete a major project, near...