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Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris isn’t seeking another term in office. The leading Democratic state Representative underneath House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has been in office since 2006. He’s been Majority Leader...

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis will not run for governor in 2022.  Instead, he'll seek re-election to Congress for a sixth consecutive term.  Campaign workers report Davis is rolling out a long list of endorsements from...

Iroquois County Sheriff Clint Perzee is reaching out to holiday shoppers to be on the alert for scammers. Too often, innocent consumers fall victim to scammers who target those least expecting trouble. The FBI warns of cyber...

There were 50 plus entries in the annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Watseka Friday. Santa Claus‘ arrival included time with kids at his downtown holiday house. Six-year-old Journey Harris and 5-year-old Shane Sansone accompanied...

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at an Odell gas station Saturday.  Authorities say the suspect entered the service station, brandished a small fire arm and fled...

On the morning of November 25th, 2021 Newton County Dispatch received a call for an unknown issue at the residence of 661 South Newton Street in Goodland, IN. Upon officer’s arrival they met with the alleged victim whom stated...

Illinois’ unemployment rate has declined two-tenths of a percentage point to 6% from the prior month, but the state’s October rate is still higher than the national average of 4.6%. The Illinois Department of Employment Security...

Small Business Saturday is this this Saturday, November 27.  The event is all about promoting local shopping and keeping your tax dollars at home.  Several businesses show appreciation to local customers by offering...

Milford's 5th annual Christmas parade is Sunday, Novemver 28 at 5 pm.  Parade entries are welcome.  This year's theme is  "Christmas at the Movies."   The route runs thru downtown and prixes will be...

The Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce is recognizing its Coloring Contest winners for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. The winners of the Little Mister & Miss Snowflake Coloring Contest ride with Santa Claus in the parade...