Watseka residents needing sand bags can find them at Lake View Park –across from City Hall – on Brianna Drive. The sandbagging operation was re-located when the Public Works building and lot on North Street was flooded Tuesday...
The flooding conditions in Watseka finds Mayor Bob Harwood suggesting citizens "not to panic, but act now; don't wait to get to higher ground."
The mayor said to be vigilant, but don't panic. The flood waters have forced...
Iroquois County business-folks are being advised to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills. Sheriff's Police are investigating a couple of incidents in the Gilman and Crescent City areas.
Two $100 dollar bills and a couple of...
The continuing rains and winds have played havoc on conditions in Iroquois County and the surrounding areas today (Monday). Some roads are closed, others have standing water, power interruptions are being dealt with, and...
Officials Urge Motorists to Use Caution on Ice and Water Covered Roadways
Illinois State Police officials are reminding motorists of the potentially dangerous road conditions as hazardous weather continues throughout the week...
A woman is dead after a crash in Benton County Thursday night.
County Sheriff's deputies told WGFA News it happened just before 8:30 pm near the Indiana-Illinois border.
A 65-year-old woman from Hoopeston was ejected from her...
Tragedy hits a Kankakee family – a 7-year-old girl was killed after a fire consumed a home in Kankakee Saturday morning.
T'niyah Hale was killed and four others were taken to hospitals. Among the injured was the girl's uncle...
Two Kankakee men were jailed in Iroquois County after a wild chase through rural Martinton after goats were stolen from a residence.
Iroquois County Sheriff's Police are reporting the arrests of 57-year-old Thornell Underwood...
Storm activity this (Wednesday) morning has weather observers busy. Watches have developed into warnings and the NWS has citizens on alert until at least late this afternoon.
A tornado warning was issued JUST BEFORE 11...
The ill effects of the economy again hitting Kankakee with the announced closing of Space Center Distribution Chicago. The distribution warehouse on E. Willow Street plans to close March 31, laying off 46 workers.
Kankakee Mayor...
