The City of Kankakee celebrated its 4th of July along the banks of the Kankakee River in conjunction with Kankakee Community College, Kankakee Valley Park District and Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra. It was a special...
"Proud to be an American" was the 2021 theme for the 4th of July Parade in Watseka Saturday. Judges selected the entry of Dave Kestel & Kevin Durbin for its Best Use of Theme as the parade's top entry. The Watseka...
Kankakee Community College Paramedic program students learned about the role of flight paramedics and the ground personnel who assist helicopter crews.
Superior Air Ambulance personnel landed an emergency helicopter on the...
It's suggested people check with their financial institutions and other agencies if you need to do business soon. While Sunday is the actual Independence Day holiday, Monday is the observed holiday for governments across...
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...
