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Veteran Sheriff Deputy Clint Perzee has his eye on becoming the next sheriff in Iroquois County.  And the County Board has endorsed Perzee's bid by naming him to serve as sheriff, effective October 1, 2021.  Perzee will...

In federal court in Urbana, two men were sentenced for enticing minors for sexual relationships.  38-year-old Timothy Dean of Bourbonnais was handed a 10-year federal prison term followed by 8 years of supervised...

A former vacant Carnegie Library building at Danville Community College is now the Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs Hall.  Work crews completed renovations at the building to offer more meeting space on campus.  Dr. Jacobs was...

Kankakee Community College is offering an opportunity to help prospective students learn what's available at the college.  Explore KCC Day is scheduled for Columbus Day, Monday October 11.  Information will be available...

That alleged leader of an Illinois anti-government militia group is back in the news again. This time, Emily Claire Hari…previously known as Michael Hari… who now says SHE’s transgender, was sentenced to 53 years in federal...

Homecoming Week in Watseka and the annual Athletic Inspiration Awards will be presented this weekend.  The 2021 Awards are part of the WCHS Alumni Reunion & Banquet.  The recipients this year include the dominant...

The Village of Buckley's annual Fun Day celebration is coming up this next Saturday, September 18.  Activities are at Buckley Lake.  Organizers say a fishing derby (8-10 a.m.), an antique tractor show (10 am - 2 pm), a...

Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger says the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan could have been handled differently. Speaking on CBS' Face the Nation, the Illinois Republican said having to rely on other countries...

The Illinois Department of Transportation informs motorists the southbound I-57 exit and entrance ramps at the Route 45/32 interchange (exit 308) in Kankakee will be closed during overnight hours starting Tuesday, September 14...

Last week's boil order for a section of Clifton was lifted today (Monday).  The Order ws in place September 8, affecting West 3rd Avenue to the city limits and Elliott Street west to the city limits. 94.1 WGFA