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The Eastern Illinois Mutual Aid Fire Association- which is comprised of all 21 fire departments located in Iroquois County, along with County Board Chairman Paul Ducat and the entire Iroquois County Board, hereby notify...

Opening statements in the Xandria Harris trial in Kankakee could begin tomorrow (Wed) morning. Meanwhile – jury selection continues today in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Kathy-Bradshaw Elliott. The 30-year-old Harris is...

In Ford County Circuit Court -- A former GCMS school district teacher and coach was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. 39-year-old Robert Dinkins entered a negotiated...

                            Weddings & Events Sneak Peek of The Remington Speakeasy + 30+ Local Vendors + Live Music The Kankakee Winter Market returns...

Outdoor burning is not recommended today (Wednesday).  Breezy winds could reach better than 45-50 mph.   A Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service in play from 10 am until 8 o'clock tonight...

Citizens of Watseka are asked to cooperate in completing a water survey for the protection of the municipal drinking water supply. Residents have been mailed the City’s Cross Connection Control Program survey designed to...

Visitor restrictions have not been put into place, but area hospitals and nursing homes are asking the public to consider their own restrictions and precautionary measures in dealing with influenza-related illnesses. Carle...

An October 19 jury trial has been scheduled a Watseka woman facing a 33-count indictment for charges incurred while she was employed as administrator of the Iroquois County Public Health Department. Dee Ann Schippert is charged...

                                     Kankakee County: Charges filed against defendant Julius Burkes Jr. The man accused of the...

Visit Kankakee County, the region’s destination marketing organization, is announcing the appointment of Angelina Gear as Executive Director.  Gear has served as Interim Executive Director since December&nbsp...