It’s been 15 years as head of the Eastern Illinois FoodBank. And CEO Jim Hires plans to retire from the organization in April 2021. Hires has led the FoodBank organization since May 2005. During his tenure, Hires Increased the...
Public safety issues were discussed in detail at a special meeting of the Kankakee City Council Tuesday. Gun violence, in particular, has law enforcement under the microscope as city leaders are being pressured to find...
Public health officials are pushing this year's seasonal flu vaccine, saying the flu season is near and with the COVID-19 pandemic still a big issue a person does not need to deal with complications of both concerns. ...
Autopsy and toxicology results show an Iroquois County Jail inmate died of an overdose. 24-year-old Andre Maiden was one of two jail inmates who died within a day of each other … while in custody.
Maiden died August 26 from...
A Danville man faces charges after he was caught driving the wrong way in Warren County, Indiana Saturday night. An Indiana State Police Trooper was in the middle of a traffic stop when he saw a car pass him going the wrong way...
Springfield Catholic Bishop Thomas John Paprocki is arguing against state-imposed lockdowns that kept people from practicing their faith and making a living. The bishop told a Springfield radio station (WMAY) the state’s efforts...
A lawsuit is being filed this week against the IHSA to allow fall sports to resume. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs plan to seek a temporary restraining order against the state's order to cancel most fall sports, including...
Two staff members in the Jasper County, IN Clerk’s Office tested positive for COVID-19. That’s forced the office to close until next Monday. Officials report the entire Courthouse will now be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized....
Hoopeston Police report two vehicles collided, then left the road and damaged four vehicles at an auto dealership last week. Thursday's accident was on S. Dixie Highway. While southbound, Vera Crozier of Hoopeston was turning...
A crash between a semi tractor-trailer and an SUV injured a motorist from New Mexico. It happened on Saturday in Kentland. at U. S. 41 and Princeton Parkway. The Newton County Sheriff's Office was called to...
