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While Sunday night’s snow closed schools, roads and runways, it was only a November record in one town across the state. With thousands still without power in central and northern Illinois, the blizzard that continued into...

The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation to honor fallen Ashkum firefighter Dana Schoolman, 30 years after he lost his life in the line of duty. WGFA/WIBK News reported this story recently when Representative Tom...

Iroquois County's fire protection districts stepped up to capture top honors in the 2018 City of Watseka and Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade. The Ashkum Fire Department won the Best of Use of Theme award with...

                   Come to give by December 19 and receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card in thanks The American Red Cross has an urgent...

Rain, but no significant snow overnight in the WGFA/WIBK listening area. The snowfall accumulated in the Chicagoland area making for a messy morning commute. High winds brought down trees, but no serious damage or injury was...

Holiday Christmas Parades this weekend welcome Santa Claus. The Watseka Parade Friday evening welcomes Santa. The Christmas Tree, next to the Post Office, is lit up at 6:30. Milford’s 3rd annual Christmas Parade is Sunday at...

Two youngsters have been named winners in the annual Little Mister & Miss Snowflake Coloring Contest.  And the winners will ride with Santa Claus Friday in the Watseka Christmas Parade. Carmelita Hernandez and Tyler...

25-year-old Angela Julian of Milford was jailed in Iroquois County (Tuesday) after her arrest in a business parking lot. Watseka Police report Julian pushed a cart of products out of the local Wal-Mart. Police used video to...

A 2-year-old child was among three persons injured in a 2-vehicle collision (Tuesday) in Kankakee County. It was another wreck at Route 115 and LeHigh Road (7000W). Illinois State Police report 66-year-old James Earleywine of...

    Village officials in Donovan have lifted a boil order issued earlier for residents south of Second Street. 94.1 WGFA