Iroquois County volunteers plan to reach out and help neighbors in need following the tornado that hit Kankakee County.  As clean-up efforts move forward, people affected by Tuesday's tornado in Aroma Park and Kankakee County will need supplies to rebuild their lives.  Items will be collected for those interested in helping.

The Watseka Festival Committee is leading an effort to gather and collect items victims of the tornado can use to regroup. 

                                             -- Cash and Clothing are NOT NEEDED at this time -- 

Emergency Management Agency (EMA) officials suggest items needed ... Work Gloves - Work Boots - Storage Totes - Trash Cans - Trash Bags - Shovels - Rakes - Brooms - Bathroom Items - Gift Cards - Baby Items - First Aid Kits - Pet Supplies - Cleaning Supplies - Back Packs - School Supplies - Bottled Water - Generators - Drop Cords - New Bedding - Buckets - Towels - Wash Cloths - Etc...

The Festival Committee has arranged Drop Off Locations through the cooperation of businesses in Iroquois County.  The Festival Trailer will be set up at the Watseka Walmart Parking Lot today (Thurs) 10 am - 4 pm, Friday 5-8 pm, Saturday 7 am - 2 pm.  

Drop Offs also accepted at the Milford Building & Loan - during normal business hours and Saturday until 11 am.  Watseka Ford - during normal hours until 11 am Saturday. Williamson Agency - during normal hours and until 1 pm Saturday.  State Farm Kristin Vogal in Gilman - during business hours thru Friday.  Watseka Farmers Market - Saturday morning.  Nichols Paint & Fab - thru Friday at 5 pm.  Iroquois County Courthouse - regular hours thru Friday.

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