The University of Illinois Flash Index rose to 96.3 from its 95.9 level in December. The report said January results suggest only modest gains for the economy because of the resurgence of the virus and the mandated closures...
An ambitious new package of legislation, cosponsored by State Senator Jason Barickman is aiming to empower Illinois citizens to hold their government accountable and to root out both corruption and bad legislation.
“These...
State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City has been named to the House Republican leadership team and will serve as an Assistant Republican Leader in the 102nd General Assembly.
“I was honored to be selected as a...
The Lake County, IN Coroner’s Office has identified a Newton County woman killed in a traffic accident last Friday. 50-yr-old Tracy Holt was pronounced dead at the scene of where her body was found along Parrish Avenue in...
Congressman Adam Kinzinger is criticizing his own party as the GOP struggles with how to address the post-Trump era. On NBC's Meet the Press (Sunday), the Illinois Republican said the party has lost moral authority in many...
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency has funds available for income eligible residents of Ford, Iroquois and Vermilion Counties. And the agency is extending hours to help qualified citizens get energy assistance....
The City of Kankakee is extending condolences to the family and friends of former Mayor Don Green. Green served as Mayor of Kankakee for 16 years. He died Sunday morning. He was 78.
Current Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong said “Don...
The State DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is announcing today (Mon) that Kankakee and Will County are moving into Phase 4 of the COVID Re-Store Illinois Plan. The Illinois health officials report Region 7 has improved enough to merit a move...
Limestone Fire & Rescue reporting the rescue of two people stranded on a rocky-cliff at the Vulcan Materials Quarry at LeHigh. The rescue was carried out (Monday). The victims were stuck some 80-feet high. No word on how long...
29-year-old Travis Houser of Watseka was arrested after Watseka officewrs responded to the 200-block of N. 4th Street Monday. Police received a tip of a subject at a residence and wanted on a warrant. Houser is charged with...
