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Allegations of a sexual relationship between a young woman and two boys has led to the arrest of 19-year-old Adrienne Adams. Her address was listed as Chebanse and Wilmington. Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police report the arrest...

The investigation is continuing into the death of a federal inmate at the Kankakee County Jail. The Daily Journal reported 31- year old Willie Weathersby was found unresponsive in his cell January 15 th. An autopsy revealed...

February is Business Emergency Preparedness Month for the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency. All businesses, whether large corporations or small family shops, need to have a plan in case of a disaster. When thinking of...

Iroquois Memorial Hospital representatives will present educational programs Thursday, February 20, at the Watseka Public Library. The IMH Heart Health Presentations are part of the Watseka Public Library Monthly Education...

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was released from custody in Colorado, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The former governor’s wife Patti Blagojevich announced a “homecoming press conference” at their home this...

Charges of Attempted Enticement of a Child to Engage in Sexual Activity,Attempted Sexual Exploitation of Children   Central District of Illinois U.S. Attorney John C. Milhiser and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox...

State Representative Lindsay Parkhurst (R – Kankakee) introduced legislation to help expand natural gas services into underserved communities in the 79th District. HB 5124 creates a pilot program within the Department of Commerce...

Apex Parks Group stunned the Illiana area community Tuesday, announcing that Indiana Beach has been closed permanently. Further details about the amusement and water park's future layout will be announced.  The White County...

Sheriff's Police in Iroquois County investigated a single-vehicle traffic accident Friday that injured a 16-year-old juvenile. The driver lost control while eastbound on 3300 N Road in rural St. Anne.  The snow-covered...

A Rossville man faces charges after leading police on a chase, then crashing the stolen vehicle northeast of Watseka. 39-year-old Jeremiah Smith jumped into the Iroquois River Friday in his attempt to elude deputies after...