The federal tax evasion trial of former Illinois Congressman Mel Reynolds is now on hold. The ex-lawmaker is behind bars at the Kankakee County Jail. He told the court Tuesday that he's not able to prepare his case on the...
Motorists traveling Iroquois County next week will want to be aware of road closures along the CSX railroad. Work crews will be upgrading crossings. Posted road closings will include detours.
The work is tentatively scheduled...
Three crash victims killed in a single-car crash last month on Route 45 in Kankakee were drunk. That word from the Kankakee County Coroner's office after toxicology tests were completed.
The driver, 25-year-old Lukas Frye of...
If you're shopping to buy a home, you'll find it more affordable in Iroquois, Ford and Vermilion counties than in Kankakee or north.
That's the word from SmartAsset.com The website company measured median income versus housing...
Sarah Marion is on the job in Manteno. She started her new position this week as executive director of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce. She's also event planner for the village.
Ms. Marion holds a BA degree in corporate...
A website has been created to encourage exploration of a new national water trail in Indiana and Illinois.
Kankakee County leaders have stepped up to promote the attractive sites along the Kankakee River, extending into...
An unoccupied apartment home was destroyed and two neighboring houses were damaged when an early-morning fire broke out today (Tuesday) in Kankakee. Firefighters answered the call about 4:20 am. The fire activity...
The Champaign County Coroner's Office is investigating the apparent hanging death of a Paxton man, found dead in a Champaign motel room Monday night.
52-year-old Timothy Donley was discovered at the Days Inn, according to...
It was the largest turnout in the 32-year history of the Strawberry Jazz Festival. Sunday's crowd was estimated at more than 5,000 for the annual event. Small Memorial Park was packed with people who gathered for the...
The deadline for junior and open show entries for this year's Ford County Fair is Monday, June 13.
Entries should be sent to Jane Meyer, 1795 N. 1800E Rd., Thawville, IL 60968. They must be received or postmarked by June...
