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A resolution to honor longtime Momence Fire Protection District Chief James “Jim” LaMotte was adopted in the Illinois House of Representatives. This resolution was introduced by House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas...

Watseka Area Food Pantry volunteers suggest donations of canned fruits, canned beans and canned vegetables during the month of June.  As always, these are just suggestions – the pantry uses many other items for the Iroquois...

The Big Top is setting up shop in Sheldon.  The Circus is coming to Sheldon on Sunday, June 4.  Tent raise starts at 9am, Midway opens at 1pm and performances are held at 2 and 4:30pm. Everyone's invited to enjoy all...

– To recognize May as National Foster Care Month, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting the importance of foster care and connecting Illinois families with foster care resources. Each year, thousands of...

Memorial Day services finds several area veterans groups hosting events.  WGFA / WIBK looks to publicize the scheduled events  in advance of the weekend. American Legion and VFW Posts are asked to submit their plans by...

An Iroquois County crash Sunday night killed a 54-year-old man. Barry DuFrain of Woodland was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle traffic accident, according to County Coroner Bill Cheatum. The accident happened just...

Iroquois Federal is celebrating its 140th anniversary during May. It all started On May 3rd, of 1883 when the organization opened its doors and began a partnership with communities served.  On that first day, $300 was laoned...

Iroquois Federal is celebrating its 140th anniversary during May. It all started On May 3rd, of 1883 when the organization opened its doors and began a partnership with communities served.  On that first day, $300 was laoned...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that construction is underway on Illinois 115 (Jeffrey Street) in Kankakee. The work zone is from Washington Avenue to Gar Creek just south of 1000S...

With the final scheduled day of spring legislative session Friday, Illinois taxpayers still don’t know how the state plans to spend their money. A budget has yet to advance. The governor proposed a nearly $50 billion plan in...