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Danville Area Community College and Illinois State University have announced new opportunities for students who are getting an associate degree in nursing at the Danville college. DACC President Stephen Nacco and ISU...

The Kiwanis Club of Watseka invites the public to attend the dedication of the Watchekee mural Monday (October 7) at 12 noon. The event will be at The First Trust & Savings Bank parking lot on Walnut...

Indiana had already beat Illinois in a race to allow sports wagering at the state's ten casinos. But the Hoosier State has also beat the Land of Lincoln at getting sports betting online. On Thursday, Indiana launched online...

Over 30 Chamber of Commerce members and guests attended the Business After Hours in Watseka Wednesday, hosted by Gibson Health of Watseka. Amanda Hibbs, Executive Director of the Chamber, welcomed all in attendance and everyone...

Today may bring a third straight day of 80-degree readings, but it’s coming to an end. The rest of the week is likely to be much more like fall – temps only reaching the mid 60’s. The NWS is yet to distribute final numbers, but...

. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And medical professionals can’t say enough about the importance of taking advantage of what’s offered to prevent breast cancer. Women are encouraged to get their mammograms. For many...

Kankakee County States Attorney Jim Rowe plans to seek another 4-year term. Rowe is expected to announce his intent to run again for a second term in office at a rally next Tuesday. The official announcement is scheduled at 5:30...

Illinois State Police report both lanes of Illinois Route 1 near Grant Park are flowing again after a late-night crash between two semis closed both lanes for about eight hours. Both drivers were injured, one seriously. The...

The Iroquois County Historical Society (ICHS) is prepping for the 40th annual Harvest Daze event in Watseka. The popular fundraiser benefits the Old Courthouse Museum. Volunteers are always welcome and all the vendors, menus...

The Village of Dwight is getting a Pilot Travel Center. The Dwight Village Board is granting approval for a new business venture. A new Pilot Travel Center will set up shop at the intersection of Route 17 and I-55. The center...