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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...

                  - Kathleen Perkinson brings land use development experience to District 2  - A seven-month vacant seat on the Iroquois County Board has been filled. Kathleen...

Tuesday's rain was most welcome to farmers hoping for much-needed moisture to boost the crops. The USDA reports the corn and soybeans appear to be thriving.  Leading into this last weekend, central and eastern  parts of...

The 105th playing of the Newton County, Indiana Punkin' Vine Fair officially opens Tuesday, July 9.  Harness Racing and 4-H activities were held Saturday. The Queen Pageant is this (Monday) evening at the fairgrounds north...

Officials in the Village of Milford and Woodland have issued boil orders until further notice. 94.1 WGFA 
A larger-than-life kind of guy, loved and respected by all who knew him.  Norman Grimsley, long-time Mayor of Aroma Park, died suddenly on July 4th.   He was 82.   Norm was elected Mayor of Aroma Park in...

County Fair weather and more July 4th sunshine is in store for WGFA listeners as we move into the weekend.  Mostly dry weather is on tap across Central Illinois.  Morning showers and some storms were in the...

Military veterans are extended a welcome to participate in the July 4th Independence Day Parade in Watseka.  This Thursday's 10 am parade finds American Legion Post #23's Color Guard marching, while urging veterans to help...