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Power outages, downed tree limbs forced more clean-up efforts in the WGFA-listening area Thursday.  Winds reached upwards of 30-34 mph during the afternoon. Some utility crews had to restore power to some neighborhoods. No...

Minor injuries reported to two firemen during response to a structure fire Thursday evening. Three children and two dogs escaped from the 2-unit home in the 700-block of S. Wildwood. Damage estimates were placed at $175,000. The...

Iroquois Memorial Hospice is a 5 star agency according to Medicare’s family and caregiver survey ratings located on Medicare.gov care and compare website. Not only did IMH Hospice receive the top score, it's recognized as the...

                                  Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office, Watseka Police assist in arrest A 30-year-old Danville man faces felony...

The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced that the largest measles outbreak to affect the state of Illinois since 1990 is officially contained. No new cases have been reported for more than 42 days, which is two full...

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is launching her fourth annual summer reading program! Beginning today, students from Kindergarten to 5th grade can participate by reading ten or more books before August 5th...

 Emergency responders were busy tracking a hot air balloon that reportedly hit utility wires in Lake County, IN Sunday.  The balloon was seen descending near State Road 2 and headed toward Newton County over I-65.&nbsp...

The Red Cross is at the Milford Fire Station Wednesday, June 5, from 1 - 6 pm.  The blood drive welcomes walk-ins. State Rep. Jackie Haas is hosting a blood drive Friday, June 7 at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center.&nbsp...

Hoopeston Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 2:30 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, June 5 at 701 E. Orange St. Appointments: To...

Three people were seriously injured when they vehicle they were in crashed into a furniture store in Streator.  The driver and two passengers were air-lifted to a Peorai hospital after they ran into the retail store Monday...