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Hope you haven't put the snow shovels and warmer clothes away just yet.  More snow and then very cold weather coming our way.  Snowfall could reach 2-5 inches and then artic cold settling in again. 94.1 WGFA
Most of Illinois state government is closed today for Lincoln’s birthday. That means you won’t be able to take care of driving-related business with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. Driver’s service facilities will...

The Benton Community School Corporation board voted (Monday night) to put a referendum question on the May ballot. Superintendent Gregg Hoover said “this is the best option to pursue” to try to fight off financial problems. The...

School officials have taken steps to protect students on the University of Illinois campus amid concerns about the new coronavirus from China. More than five thousand students from China attend the school, including more than 100...

25-year-old Tyler Nagel was found guilty of aggravated arson, AGGRAVATED-stalking, 2-counts of violating an order of protection, and criminal damage to property in Kankakee County Court Monday. He faces 6 – 30 years in prison...

For the seventh year in a row, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services (GAHHS) CEO Rob Schmitt has been named among these top 60 rural hospital and health system CEOs to know, one of only two CEOs selected from Illinois...

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced it collected nearly $240 million dollars through a tax amnesty program. The program allows taxpayers to pay off any outstanding state tax liability and have penalties and interest...

The alleged terrorist from Ford County had his federal court trial moved to April 27.  48-year-old Michael Hari of Clarence had his defense motion granted Friday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul, MN.  A trial datre...

In Livingston County Court…A Pontiac couple was been sentenced for their part in a drug case in September of 2018. 32 year old Cornelius Young was handed a 16-year prison term while his girlfriend, 33-year-old Stephanie Larson...

The Illinois Primary Election is not until March 17 but early-voting is underway.  Today (Thursday) is the first day voters can cast that early ballot.  For information, visit the online site www.elections.il.us You can...