Republican leaders from 13 central-Illinois counties have voted to elevate Gibson City's Tom Bennett to the Illinois Senate seat vecated by Jason Barickman. Bennett will be sworn-in Wednesday as the 103rd General Assembly...
Sunshine develops today (Monday) after the early-morning fog. Thick fog covers much of the listening area early, motorists need to be aware of slick spots near exit ramps and bridge decks. Sunndy Tuesday, high near 44...
After a weekend of various volunteer and meet-and-greet events, Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be inaugurated for a second term in Springfield Monday. The event at the Bank of Springfield Center in the capital city begins at 11:30 a.m...
Harbour House and the Watseka Elks are recognizing Iroquois County First Responders (Saturday). An Appreciation Breakfast at the Elks Club in Watseka invites all first-responders to enjoy breakfast and learn more...
Illinois State Police report the arrest of Noah C. Cox, a 22-year-old male from Kankakee for Possession of Child Pornography. Last month, Investigators executed a search warrant at Cox’s residence in the 400 block of S...
A man tryting to change flat tire was struck and killed on I-65 in Jasper County, IN Wednesday morning. 25-year-old Miles Williams of Noblesville (IN) died at the scene when a passing SUV hit him and his disabled...
A garage fire in Kankakee last night did an estimated $8,000 damage. Firefighters answered the call to the 600-block of N. Indiana Avenue at 11:40 pm. The detached garage was a total loss started by a mechanical issue from a...
Paxton Police announced the arrest of a 26-year-old Decatur man in a recent child predator sting. Dylan Conerty was under surveillance since early August of 2022 when it was learned that he contacted a 14-year-old girl. Police...
A two-year prison term was handed to an Orland Park man for a mutil-fatal crash in 2017. Sean Woulfe pleaded guilty to causing a deadly crash and was sentenced to two years in prison Wednesday. Woulfe was charged with...
The National Weather Service is confirming at least six tornadoes touched down Tuesday night in central Illinois. Five of the twisters occurred in and around the city of Decatur, and the sixth touched down near Gibson City in...
