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There was a man-hunt in Ford County Thursday… two suspects are now in custody. Illinois State Police were involved in a several-hour search which included an air-patrol along several roads. The search focused near and around...

The Illinois State Fair is gearing up to begin. The eleven-day-long expo in Springfield was canceled by the governor last summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A media preview day Thursday was rescheduled for today (Friday). The...

There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms today (Friday). Today may be the coolest day of the local forecast. Highs in the low 80s, but humid conditions are back and that trend will last throughout next week. Temps are back...

The Illinois High School Association is responding to Governor J.B. Pritizker's announcement of a mask mandate for indoor sports.  The IHSA is complying with the mandate and applying it to athletes, coaches, pfficials, game...

Fire officials in Loda reported no injury after a house fire Wednesday morning.  The blaze broke out at a home near Jackson and Walnut Streets.  It's believed to have started near the house's gas meter.  The sole...

The shooting death of a 21-year-old Pembroke Township man is under investigation. Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police and Kankakee County Coroner’s office are investigating the death of Deric Wren III. The Daily-Journal reported...

The Kankakee Police Department recently announced the retirement of longtime administrative assistant Val Jaenicke. She served her last day July 9, having worked under several police chiefs and five different mayors during her...

It’s with mixed emotions that, after 29 years in law enforcement, Iroquois County Sheriff Derek Hagen has announced he’s retiring, effective September 30. 2021. Hagen informed the County Board Judicial Committee (Wednesday) he has...

The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is reminding individuals and families who qualify that they can receive direct payments toward their energy bills. The agency, based in Danville, warns you should not wait until...

Volunteer fire departments across the state have until Aug. 13 to apply for COVID-19 relief grants. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal said approximately 80 eligible fire districts in various communities could get up...