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A Friday night fire in rural Manteno was fueled by 25 mph winds that did extensive damage to a mobile home. Manteno Fire responded to 9990 N 6030 E Road. Officials found the rear of the home engulfed. No one was home and no...

An armed robbery at the Kankakee State Park has a man headed to prison. Zach Jensen of Kankakee was sentenced to 25-years (Monday) for the robbery of two juveniles at the State Park. Jensen was convicted by a local jury in July...

John Shure was re-elected this (Monday) morning as Chairman of the Iroquois County Board. Paul Ducat was nominated and was elected by the membership to serve as Vice-Chair. New members joining the Board include: Raymond J...

State Senator Jason Barickman today (Monday) announced his upcoming retirement from the State Senate. His retirement will be effective when his term expires January 10, 2023.  Thge Bloomington Republican cited the need for...

Kankakee County’s new website officially launched at k3county.net on Thursday. The site was created to improve access to public services, information and offer a better user-friendly experience.  A just-released news...

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's office confirms the governor is in the hospital for treatment of pneumonia. The governor's office said friday he's "responding well" to his treatment. The 54-year-old Holcomb was diagnosed with...

Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 20,495 New COVID-19 Cases in Last Week With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses...

Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 20,495 New COVID-19 Cases in Last Week With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses...

Chamber announces December Business After Hours The Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce is alerting the business community to the December location for the Business After Hours.   Wednesday, December 7th from 5:30 pm-7...

The magic of Christmas is high-lighted at the Perry Farm in Bourbonnais.  The Bourbonnais Township Park District is hosting "Christmas on the Farm" this Saturday, December 3 from 9am 'til 3 pm.  Santa Claus spends time...