Most fireworks are still banned in Illinois. Despite that, fireworks retailers in other states near Illinois' borders often report numerous Illinois license plates in their parking lots with customers picking up displays banned...
A sheriff deputy involved in a law enforcement shooting will not be charged. This ruling stems from a case in Wolcott (IN). The White County Prosecutors Office has determined the deputy involved “acted appropriately” in saving...
A woman charged with the murder of Nicole Bowen in Newton County, IN received a lengthy prison term. In Newton Superior Court -- Ashley Garth was sentenced to 48 years in prison. Garth is one of two defendants charged with the...
The City of Watseka begins its recently-approved 5-cent per gallon gas tax today (Thursday). Despite concerns expressed about driving local business elsewhere, the City Council voted for the tax to generate needed monies...
Summer Food Safety Tips come from the Iroquois County Public Health Department. Food is an important part of many summer backyard activities. Don’t let food-related illness ruin your fun.
Food safety boils down...
Flood Warning issued TODAY, July 01 at 9:09 am until July 05 at 1:00 am >
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...
Iroquois River near Foresman affecting Newton...
Traffic was moving again on I-57 in Kankakee County this (Thursday) morning after an overnight rollover. A semi rolled at the 308-exit about midnight. Thye semi leaked a pallet of white paint. Kankakee Fire and...
Washington, DC – After voting in favor of H.Res.503, which would establish a Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol Complex, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) again says we deserve a...
Flood Advisory issued TODAY June 30 at 10:40am until June 30 at 1:00 pm >>
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Flood Advisory for...
Northern Livingston...
A 2-vehicle collision near the Iroquois-Livingston County line Tuesday afternoon killed a rural Ashkum woman. 20-year-old Faith Billerbeck was identified by Iroquois County Coroner Bill Cheatum. The young woman was...
