There's a heightened threat for severe weather, including the potential for strong, long-track tornadoes, is taking shape across northern Illinois Thursday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service is monitoring...
Canaan Curtis has quite the "infectious smile." But his perseverance and growth mindset is what makes him a model student in the educational community of the Watseka Unit Nine School District. And the 8th grader at...
60-year-old Omar Smith of Hoopeston was arrested near the 400 block of W. Elm Street around 2:15 am (Monday). Smith faces 3-counts: aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, domestic battery/ bodily harm, and domestic battery/...
Matthew Schore is the newest member of the Kankakee Community College board of trustees. He was appointed at the board’s March meeting to fill the term of Michael Proctor, who died unexpectedly last month.
Schore brings a strong...
Damage assessments are complete in Kankakee County after tornadoes hit the Aroma Park area earlier this month. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security are conducting a comprehensive review...
Federated Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Perkinson has announced her retirement.
Perkinson joined Federated Bank in 2019 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial...
Futures Connections of Livingston and Ford Counties will soon be the official Rural Transportation carrier of Iroquois County. Futures Connections is now hiring full, part-time, and on-call drivers to service all...
Every April, communities across the nation recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to honor survivors, raise awareness, and promote prevention efforts to end sexual violence. Clove Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated...
Edgar County Banc Shares, Inc. and Preferred Bancorp, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Edgar to acquire Preferred and Preferred’ s subsidiary, Preferred Bank. Immediately following the...
