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Very warm temperatures will peak in the 89 to 93 degree range this afternoon across inland areas of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Combined with a humid air mass, heat index readings will peak in the upper 90s with even...

Retired U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson died Monday night at his Urbana home. He was 75. A 50-year political career began when he was first elected to the Urbana City Council in 1971. Johnson was a member of the Illinois House of...

The sheriff’s salary was approved (Tuesday) by the Iroquois County Board. It meets the state statute for the future of the salary. It takes effect December 1. The Board had set the salary in April, but new standards set in place...

A $260,000 request for American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) monies for the building of a morgue in Iroquois County will need further details and proper bids. Now, the County Board’s ARPA Committee wants to get input from Coroner Bill...

Most Illinois hospitals scored well in a new patient safety report. The grades attempt to capture the risk of errors and accidents at facilities around the country. Missy Danforth, with The Leapfrog Group, says 29-percent...

Most Illinois hospitals scored well in a new patient safety report. The grades attempt to capture the risk of errors and accidents at facilities around the country. Missy Danforth, with The Leapfrog Group, says 29-percent...

COVID cases are rising across Illinois.  The increased numbers are sparking a warning from health officials who say a fifth wave could be underway.  The Illinois Department of Public Health reports after a decline in...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Democratic Party are hosting a big dollar fundraising reception with President Joe Biden Wednesday.  Reports say the top ticket price is $365,000. The Chicago Sun-Times reports the event is raising...

Residents of Thawville are under a boil order --- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.   The order was issued Saturday for south of W. Palmer Street, the west of the RR tracks. 94.1 WGFA
A Donovan man was jailed after Watseka Police responded to a call Sunday to the 400-block of W. Mulberry Street.  Tyler Hamlin was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Meth and Drug equipment.   City...