Masks will no longer be required in most indoor public places in Illinois by February 28, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said today (Wed) a change that comes as the state’s largest coronavirus surge to date continues to subside and...
A Gilman man has been sentenced to Probation in Livingston County court on sex and drug charges. Rocky Nelson pleaded guilty to delivering meth and for indecent solicitation of a child. Both are felony charges. He was...
Iroquois County’s in talks with the community of Cissna Park for police patrol. There’s a few issues to work out, but County Board Chairman John Shure explains a contractual agreement for law enforcement support would be similar...
In federal court in Urbana -- A Paxton man was sentenced to more than 10-years after he was convicted of trying to get a teen to have sex with him. 52-year-old Robert Shawn Anderson was fond guilty by a jury in...
In order to provide much-need relief for Illinoisan struggling to afford increasing heating bills, Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin filed legislation to expand the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising residents who obtain their drinking water from private wells in the Watseka area (Iroquois County) to test their water for possible groundwater contamination. Routine...
A judge in Sangamon County Friday issued a temporary restraining order preventing school districts from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms. The ruling from Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow also states Governor JB...
Fire roared through a barn in McLean County Saturday night killing 12 horses. Ten horses died in the fire, two others were later euthanized. The cause hasn't been determined. The owner of the farm, along Route 9...
A handful of fure departments assisted Hoopeston in battling a structure fire early Sunday. Hoopeston Fire answered the call at 3 am to 4200 N. Road and 1700 E. Details about the call were not available but the...
