Outdoor burning is not recommended today (Wednesday). Breezy winds could reach better than 45-50 mph.
A Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service in play from 10 am until 8 o'clock tonight...
Citizens of Watseka are asked to cooperate in completing a water survey for the protection of the municipal drinking water supply. Residents have been mailed the City’s Cross Connection Control Program survey designed to...
Visitor restrictions have not been put into place, but area hospitals and nursing homes are asking the public to consider their own restrictions and precautionary measures in dealing with influenza-related illnesses.
Carle...
An October 19 jury trial has been scheduled a Watseka woman facing a 33-count indictment for charges incurred while she was employed as administrator of the Iroquois County Public Health Department.
Dee Ann Schippert is charged...
Visit Kankakee County, the region’s destination marketing organization, is announcing the appointment of Angelina Gear as Executive Director. Gear has served as Interim Executive Director since December ...
The man accused of the shooting death of a tavern owner in rural Momence is now officially charged. In Kankakee Circuit Court (Tuesday), 47-year-old Julius Burkes Jr. of Hammond, IN was formally charged with the murder of...
John Fitts, Chair of the Harbor House Board of Directors, announced the plans to proceed with a $4.5 million project to create a survivor-centered program facility to serve survivors of domestic violence.
“In partnership with...
Blood donors are urged to visit local/area blood drive sites this week and next. Appointments can be made in advance by visiting Redcrossblood.org or calling the Red Cross office.
Local blood drive sites include: the...
(The Center Square) -- Illinois, Missouri and Iowa are three of the unhealthiest states in the country, according to a NiceRx report. A data analysis of obesity rates, alcohol consumption, physical activity levels and...
