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The extreme, bitter cold temperatures aren't kind to anyone.  But the elements also can be a burden to those without the warmth of their homes.  Community leaders step up to offer Community Warming Centers for those who...

Out of caution for county employees and the public, Kankakee County offices will be closed Friday, December 23rd.  The weather forecast calls for continued  blizzard-like conditions and dangerous wind chills.&nbsp...

Citing the snowstorm, blowing & drifting snow and extreme cold, officials in Iroquois County announced the Courthouse and Administrative Center in Watseka will be closed Friday, December 23.  Regular hours are expected...

With a winter storm bearing down on Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to visit gettingaroundillinois.com to get continually updated information on road conditions. IDOT says the site is...

River Valley Metro extends its community service arm by offering free bus rides along the fixed routes to allow people to escape from the extreme cold weather. Rides on all fixed routes were free today (Thursday) and will be free...

With a chance for blizzard conditions this week, area utility firms are preparing to deal with possible power outages. ComEd is making crews available. Eastern Illini and Ameren is also readying the extra help.  Predicted...

Winter storm warnings have been issued for much of Illinois. Snow is expected to begin falling Thursday and become heavier as the day progresses. Snow totals range from around 8 inches in northern Illinois to a couple inches in...

Snow accumulations of two to five inches is forecast with the pending winter storm Thursday thru Saturday.  The NWS reports extreme cold temps and windy conditions are expected.  That'll lead to blowing and drifting and...

27-year-old Craig May of Fairbury will stand trial in January on charges of dealing in Meth.  A narcotics investigation in Livingston County led to the arrests of three people back in January of this year.  May pleaded...

A Will County woman who was the founder of an animal sanctuary in Iroquois County was sentenced to probation for animal cruelty. 40-year-old Corrine DiLorenzo will serve a year and a-half probation, pay a $500 fine, and serve...