The Illinois Farm Bureau says word that there’s an agreement in principle on a new farm bill in congress is a welcome relief for Illinois’ agriculture community. Members of a conference committee in congress have been working for...
“Blake Kinnett Day” in Illinois is being recognized Saturday (December1).
The designation is in honor of a Vermilion County teenager diagnosed with Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a genetic disease that destroys the protective...
Newly elected county officials are set for their swearing-in events this next week. Mondays marks the start and re-direction for winners in the recent election.
Circuit judges will swear-in county-wide office-holders at 9 am...
Two adult people are under arrest for the death of a one-year-old child.
34-year-old Dean Williams of Kankakee and 23-year-old Keyonna Deckert of Colorado both face charges of 1st-degree murder and aggravated battery for the...
While Sunday night’s snow closed schools, roads and runways, it was only a November record in one town across the state.
With thousands still without power in central and northern Illinois, the blizzard that continued into...
The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation to honor fallen Ashkum firefighter Dana Schoolman, 30 years after he lost his life in the line of duty.
WGFA/WIBK News reported this story recently when Representative Tom...
Iroquois County's fire protection districts stepped up to capture top honors in the 2018 City of Watseka and Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade.
The Ashkum Fire Department won the Best of Use of Theme award with...
Rain, but no significant snow overnight in the WGFA/WIBK listening area. The snowfall accumulated in the Chicagoland area making for a messy morning commute.
High winds brought down trees, but no serious damage or injury was...
Holiday Christmas Parades this weekend welcome Santa Claus.
The Watseka Parade Friday evening welcomes Santa. The Christmas Tree, next to the Post Office, is lit up at 6:30.
Milford’s 3rd annual Christmas Parade is Sunday at...
