Fireworks blamed for $15,000 in damage
The Kankakee Fire Department extinguished a fire that officials said was started by fireworks. About 11 pm Saturday...
Three Streator Residents Killed in 1-Vehicle Crash near Gridley
Three individuals from Streator were killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 11:15 a.m. on July...
It was "America's 250th Anniversary" Saturday. And that was theme for the July 4th Independence Day parade in Watseka. Sixty-plus entries were entered in the event that began and ended in Legion Park, where the Legion Post 23...
Officials have announced the 2026 theme for this year's Illinois State Fair. "Miles of Smiles" is set for August 13 - 22 at the Springfield fairgrounds. The theme centers around the anniversry celebration of historic Route...
The Iroquois County Treasurer’s Office is reminding residents that the last day to pay the first installment of property taxes without penalty will be July 10th. The office will be open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to...
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day weekend to minimize travel disruption.
Non-emergency closures will...
The dangerous heat and high temperatures this week will find community Cooling Centers opened for those people who need relief from the heat. Emergency Management Agency officials are welcome to pass along their list of...
Parts of Northern Illinois could be dealing with hot, humid conditions this week, prompting the NWS to issue advisories to many people throughout the region. It’s the first prolonged heat wave of the summer. The temps will build...
