The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays to minimize travel disruption. Motorists can expect...
A new Rural Education Advisory Council will be in place in the new year. Rural schools in Illinois have been fighting to have their voices heard. State Senator David Koehler sponsored legislation that was...
The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the unemployment rate increased to 4.7%, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The October revised unemployment rate was...
State Senator Patrick Joyce served as the driving force behind a new Illinois law to help solve Illinois’ firefighter shortage. The new year brings SB 1611 into gear, which Joyce says will hopefully find more people...
Residents in Buckley and Gilman no longer have to boil theirwater. E.R.H. Enterprises (Friday) lifted the boil orders put in place earlier. Areas west of First Street in Buckley had been under a boil order since early last...
The 46th annual Iroquois County Christmas Cantata – “Joyful Sounds of the Season” – scheduled four presentations this year. Two took place Sunday, December 17. Two more are this Friday, December 22 at 6 and 8...
The City of Hoopeston is hoping to open new doors for future development. Mayor Jeff Wise looks forward to a demolition project that will clear the way for space to attract new businesses. Nine old buildings, most in...
Kankakee Police report a pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle late Sunday afternoon. The accident happened about 5:15 in the 600-block of N. Entrance Avenue. Police stated the pedestrian was treated at the scene but died...
A 27-year-old Forrest is looking at a lenghty prison stay. Logan McPherson is charged with two-counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault. He was arrested by Fairbury Police last week. If convicted, PcPherson could...
