While health officials continue the push to get more people vaccinated, additional deaths are being reported from COVID-19. Three more deaths from the virus have been recorded in Kankakee County. Kankakee County...
A new report says Illinois’ bridge and road deterioration is among the worst in the U.S. A national transportation research nonprofit, known as TRIP, suggests there needs to be more funding. But, the state’s drivers...
Americans enrolled in Medicaid is soaring to a record of almost 74 million people. According to a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, there has been a 15 percent increase in the amount of enrollees as of January 2021...
The 2021 Lil' Mr & Miss Firecracker winners have been announced by the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce. Lil' Mr Firecracher is Davidsen ZumMallen of Watseka. He's the 5-yr-old son of Cora Senesac and James...
As a service to area bakers, gardeners and such, the Iroquois County Historical Society will again offer booth spots on the grounds of the Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka . Local bakers and gardeners get an opportunity to sell...
Winners in the respective Junior and Senior Divisions of the Ford County Fair Talent Show represented the Studio on Main in Watseka. Owner Pam Hibbert directed the efforts of the on-stage performers. First place...
The staff members of the Iroquois County Public Health Department will serve as grand marshal for Watseka's July 4th holiday parade. The parade is on Saturday, July 3, beginning at 10 am. "Proud to be an American" is...
The Iroquois County Public Health Department is distributing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine next Tuesday, June 22 at the Watseka office. The clinic runs from 9a 'til 3:30p. It's available by appointment or walk-in for...
A 19-yr-old Piper City woman was killed (Wednesday) in a one-vehicle traffic accident in Ford County. Anayeli Medina was a passenger in a northbound car that left Illinois Route 115 and hit a guardrail south of Roberts...
The Village of Donovan is under a boil order until further notice. The order was issued this (Thursday) morning, effective for all residents.
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