Much-needed road work in Watseka is added to a local “To Do List” that the City Council is hoping will be started in the Fall. Mayor John Allhands says monies for the projects haven’t been easy to find, but the work is going to...
Paxton Police report the arrests of two men, in separate cases, both are charged with sex offenses.
18-yr-old Caden L. Miller of Paxton is charged with criminal sexual assault and disorderly conduct. His arrest Sunday alleges he...
The Ford County Public Health Department is reporting 27 new cases of coronavirus. The cases are recorded from July 23rd thru Wednesday, July 28th. There's a current outbreak at Heritage Health in Gibson City. ...
Much of central Illinois is under a heat advisory this (Wednesday) afternoon. Temps are likely to reach the low to mid 90s and that heat index may push toward the 100 mark.
If you’re working outdoors, be cautious. Take breaks and...
The humid conditions Tuesday may be followed with a little relief Thursday. Another hot, uncomfortable day today (Wednesday) with a heat index nearing the 100-mark. Then, the NWS says relief arrives as temps dip to...
Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Driver Services facilities, Secretary of State offices and the Illinois State Capitol Building will require all employees and customers to...
Two persons wanted on Iroquois County warrants turned themselves in to authorities at the Iroquois County Jail Monday. 39-year-old Eric Deaton of Milford was wanted for Possession of Meth. A Florida resident, Azarious...
The City of Watseka has issued a boil order from Veterans Parkway to Laird Lane -- until further notice. (This includes Berkots to Stock & Field and all stores in between).
Goodland, IN is under a boil order -- until...
The Illinois crop report for the week ending Sunday shows 77% of the soybeans are blooming and 38% setting pods. The report shows 64% of the cop is rated good to excellent condition.
As for corn, 91 percent of the crop is...
A team led by an Illinois scientist has discovered a way to boost crop yield and make plants more resistant to drought. University of Chicago professor Chuan He said his team manipulated rice and potato plant genes, boosting...
