Kankakee Police report three teenagers were shot while attending a house party in the city. Officers responded to the 300-block of N. Hammes after receiving a report of shots fired. A 15-year-old, a 17-year-old and a...
Joining President Joe Biden and survivors of gun violence at the White House is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The morning meeting is highlighting recently enacted federal gun legislation that requires more background checks for...
Illinois has a new Supreme Court justice, and she's making history. Judge Lisa Holder White becomes the first Black woman Illinois Supreme Court Justice. Holder White was selected by Justice Rita Garman as her replacement and...
Officials with the United States Attorney’s Office report a Roberts man pled guilty to attempted kidnapping. 37-year-old Paul Theesfield–who was the water superintendent for the towns of Roberts and Elliot– was accused...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced both directions of Interstate 57 thru Kankakee will close overnight, weather permitting, Tonight (Thursday). The closure from 8 pm itil 6 am Friday is to...
Three minor injuries were reported when two vehicles collided near Gibson City Wednesday. Illinois State Police investigated just before 1 pm on Route 47. Police said the driver of a van failed to reduce speed and hit...
One person died in a single-vehicle crash just before 9 pm Wednesday in Newton County, IN. The victim has not been identified. Sheriff's Police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a vehicle fire on CR 150E, north of 700...
An Ambia, IN man is under arrest for concealing a death. 60-year-old Edward Bagwell is charged with Abuse of a Corpse. Lafayette State Police were asked to check on the case after the Benton County Sheriff's...
Seventeen different fire companies responded to downtown Watseka this (Tuesday) morning when fire broke out at a 2-story apartment building at 107 N. 4th Street. After battley the flames and smoke from 5:30 am. 'til...
Fire destroyed a business and damaged a few others in Gibson City. Fire crews answered a call to Jay's Place in the 100-block of Sangamon Avenue Monday night. Most of the damage was done to Jay's Place and a...
