Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau is hosting two Viewpoint Breakfast Meetings to discuss agriculture topics. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 5, at Happy Days Diner in Roberts. The second meeting will be held on...
A ‘Trivia Night’ fund-raiser Saturday 7/31 evening in Hoopeston will raise money for the Save the Lorraine Foundation Proceeds from the Triva event will go toward the effort to preserve and restore the...
The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment...
A Morris man was sentenced to probation in a Livingston County theft case. 46-year-old Stephen Dobo pled guilty to Theft between $10,000 and $100,000. He was sentenced to 2-years probation, 178 days in the County Jail, and...
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...
