The Ford County Public Health Department is reporting the first West Nile virus positive bird sample detected in Ford County for 2022. "The positive bird is an indication that West Nile virus is circulating in our area and...
Illinois officials have announced new measures as part of the ongoing efforts to address staffing shortages in state agencies that provide health and safety services. The state is working to fill vacancies and hire thousands of...
Illinois families are welcome to apply for a share of $300-million dollars in available fundins for energy bill assistance. Eligible families can receive payment help for natural gas, propane and electricity through the...
Illinois State Police (ISP) is asking for the public’s assistance to locate 27-year-old Sergio Huerta of Huntsville, TX who is wanted for his involvement in an incident that occurred on Interstate 57 northbound at milepost 261 in...
GoFundMe: Rippe Children Education Fund
A fatal car crash in Ford County (Saturday) that killed 38-year-old Ryan Rippe of Crescent City now offers the community an opportunity to help. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created by...
As September arrives, the Buddy Check 22 program is geared up for its 7th Annual Golf Outing. It’s on the calendar for Saturday, September 17. It’s at the Oak Springs Golf Course, just off Route 1, north of St. Anne.
Buddy Check...
A Central Illinois police sting has led to the arrests of 11 alleged child predators. The Paxton Police Department is credited with an investigation over the past two months that lured predators to the community for alleged...
Storms caused some damage and power interruptions across a wide area of central-Illinois Monday evening. Winds reached more than 70 mph, bringing down trees and power lines. ComEd customers in Kankakee County were still waiting...
