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The Kankakee County Coroner’s Office is investigating the drowning death of a six-year-old child (Tuesday) in the Kankakee River. It’s been reported the child was with other children playing on a boat dock near the Kankakee Boat...

A 12-year-old boy went missing Monday while swimming in the Vermilion River. Emergency responders in Danville have resumed the search. Danville Police report they will provide updates once information is available. A search...

An Onarga sex offender was arrested by Iroquois County Sheriff's Police last week.  45-year-old Jonathan Rose reportedly failed to register his new address, according to law.  He was in violation of the sex offender...

A Springfield coffee shop owner and pilot died after her plane crashed while fighting wildfires in Montana. Juliana Turchetti passed away while collecting water from a reservoir. Officials said her plane crashed into the water...

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.4 magnitude earthquake was measured Monday morning near Somonauk.  Officials reported the earthquake struck about two kilometers northwest of Somonauk at approximately 2:53 am...

A 23-year-old Kankakee man was jailed after his arrest by KAMEG agents Wednesday.  Travaris M. Rowell Jr. was being held at the Jerome Conbs Detention Center. KAMEG Agents, assisted by the Kankakee City Police...

Hot air balloons line the sky Friday and Saturday over Lake Vermilion in Danville.  The annual event also features the Splash 'N Dash this (Thursday) evening.  Hot air balloon pilots will be involved in target shooting...

Hot air balloons line the sky Friday and Saturday over Lake Vermilion in Danville.  The annual event also features the Splash 'N Dash this (Thursday) evening.  Hot air balloon pilots will be involved in target shooting...

The popular Harvest Moon Drive-In at Gibson City is cemebrating its 70th Birthday.  A special weekend showing of the 'Lion King' invites visitors to enjoy the big, outdoor screens.  USA Today recently revealed the...

The State of Illinois’criminal case against former Iroquois County Public Health Administrator Dee Schippert is now on the October calendar. A hearing in Kankakee Circuit Court (July 2) had Schippert waiving her right to a...