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The Iroquois County Public Health Department has COVID-19 vaccines available by appointment Monday - Friday 9am - 3:30 pm.  Call the health department in Watseka to schedule an appointment 815-432-2483.  Individuals...

Youth lemonade stands in Illinois will be free to operate without a permit, but not until after the new year.  Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 119 Friday that allows lemonade stands run by anyone younger than 16 to do...

The American Red Cross of Illinois says there is blood supply shortage for hospitals. Joy Squires is with the American Red Cross. She's encouraging people to take the time give blood as it could save lives…...

Iroquois County > Cissna Park 7/21/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion, 124 South Second Street Watseka 7/23/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 301 S.Fourth _______________ Kankakee County > Aroma...

Damage estimates are being reviewed after an early-morning fire today (Monday) did extensive damage to the St. Anne Fire Department. No one was injured. Several area fire departments responded. The property loss, besides the...

A Danville man was jailed in Iroquois County for possession of a stolen vehicle.  23-year-old Brady Watson was jailed in Watseka.   The arrest was made on a warrant issued by Iroquois County Sheriff's...

                More than 72% of Illinois adults have received at least one vaccine dose and 57% are fully vaccinated  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported...

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Iroquois Memorial Hospital is announcing winners of the 2021 Auxiliary Scholarships. The 2021 students recognized are: Madison Bauer, Natalie Schroeder, Monica Van Hoveln, and Anna Wesslund. Madison Bauer is the daughter of...

“Celebrating 75 Years Plus One 1945-2021.” That’s this year’s theme for the annual chamber awards in Watseka. Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce plans to host its annual banquet September 1. The 5:30 pm event is at the Watseka...