A vacant house fire in Watseka Wednesday morning is under investigation. The house… at 617 S. 5th Street… was a total loss, according to reports from Watseka Fire Chief Ken Baier.
Three other departments (Crescent City, Milford...
The Iroquois County Board (Tuesday) voted to place a referendum question on the November 5 ballot asking voters if they find it OK to pursue separation from Cook County government to form a new state.
The non-binding referendum...
Two drivers were killed as a result of a fiery two-vehicle crash that occurred during the noon hour Tuesday in Newton County, IN. Both victims have not been identified. The accident occurred just past 11:30 am at Coun ty...
Iroquois County stages another summer event this weekend. The OLd Settlers Reunion begins Thursday at Cissna Park. The event runs thru Saturday, with musical entertainment, Talent Show, carnival fun and the grand...
Construction of a new solar farm just outside Gibson City is expected to begin in 2025. The Ford County Board (Monday evening) approved a plan from Earthrise Energy to build the farm next to the company's peaking...
Voters in Kankakee County are receiving a mailed post card explaining an option for voting by mail. According to Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson, “You may now apply to permanently be placed on vote by mail status.” The...
Northern Illinois was hit by a record 32 tornadoes during the July 15 derecho storm that moved through the region. According to the National Weather Service, it was the most prolific tornado event to hit the Chicago area in...
The Ford County Public Health Department has found the area’s first mosquito to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in 2024. A batch of mosquitos from Piper City were tested Thursday. Though no human cases have...
The Dwight Rotary Club is bringing the circus to town. The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will set up its tent Saturday., near the Dwight Elementary School. Two showtimes are planned at 2 pm and 4:30 pm. The...
