Early problems with "no lay-off language" in a contract for AFSCME employees in Iroquois County were resolved. And—the County Board Tuesday approved its new contract with the employees represented by the American Federation of...
Dan Joyce of rural Watseka was sworn-in Tuesday as the newest member of the Iroquois County Board. He represents District 4, having replaced Susan Wynn Bence who resigned to take a job with the Illinois Lt. Governor.
Joyce is a...
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger says the state needs lawmakers in Springfield to come together and realize both sides will have to give-and-take to get results. The Republican told an Iroquois County Town Hall audience Monday...
Residents of Dwight celebrate a groundbreaking for a new train depot today. There's also an announcement for the opening of a new section of its Pinecone Path.
The $3.77 million depot is being paid for through federal high-speed...
The expected-appointment to fill a vacancy on the Iroquois County Board is stirring criticism. And – it hasn't even happened yet.
Tuesday's Iroquois County Board meeting agenda includes the appointment to fill a vacancy in...
District 9 of the Vermilion County Board welcomes Becky Stark Tuesday as the newest member of the Board. She's the wife of county board member Bruce Stark. Mrs. Stark fills the vacancy of former county board chairman James...
A double-fatal accident early Saturday (8/8) was caused by a driver going southbound in the northbound lanes of I-55. The Will County Coroner's Office reports the victims are 20-year-old Daniel Zamora of Justice, and 25-year-old...
A single-vehicle accident early Sunday killed a young Clifton man in Iroquois County. 22-year-old Cody Lehmkuhl was pronounced dead at the scene in Chebanse Township.
Iroquois County Sheriff's Police and Coroner Bill Cheatum are...
State Agriculture Director Phil Nelson says despite the 'doom and gloom' many area farmers are singing about these days due to the flooded farm fields this year, there's still a lot to be proud of.
Nelson told a Watseka audience...
The Watseka Masonic Lodge is sponsoring its annual Antique Farm Show and Ag Expo Saturday. The event welcomes the public to the Big R parking lot on Route 24 E from 10 am 'til 4 pm.
Antique farm equipment, and FFA Petting...
