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The Illinois House of Representatives (Thursday) recognized former Iroquois County Fair Board President Marvin Perzee.  The House passed a resolution (HR66) designating May 20, 2021 as "Marvin Perzee County Fair Day."&nbsp...

39-year-old Jessica Lynn Bailey of Kentland (IN) was the victim of a single-car crash Thursday morning.  Newton County Sheriff's Police reported her SUV was eastbound on County Road 50E when it left the road  and&nbsp...

A former Dwight Township High School Teacher was found not guilty of sexually assaulting a male student.  The Livingston County jury trial ended Tuesday.  36-year-old Kathy Patten of Dwight was facing 5- felony counts...

A 39-year-old Kentland, In woman was killed (Thursday) morning in a single-vehicle crash just south of the South Newton High School. Newton County Sheriff’s Police investigated just before 6:30 am at County Road 144S at County...

The one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine will be administered at the Iroquois County Public Health Department in Watseka next Thursday.  The May 27 event is from 9 am 'til 3:30 pm.  It's available by appointment...

The City of Watseka's retired Treasurer, Carolyn DeLahr, received a well-deserved pat on the back this week.  Mayor John Allhands presented a plaque to Mrs. DeLahr to recognize her 21 years of dedicated service.  She...

Indiana State Department of Health officials (Thursday) reported another 929 additional Hoosiers diagnosed with COVID-19.  Eight of the new cases are from Jasper County, where one more death was recorded.  Fifty-one...

A 13-year-old veteran of the Champaign Police Department was killed early today (Wednesday) in the exchange of gunfire with a suspect at a Champaign apartment complex. 44-year-old Christopher Oberheim died of injuries at Carle...

Legion Park Pool Manager Karen Davis announces the pool will be open Memorial Day Monday 1-6 p.m. Normal Hours will be Monday thru Friday 1 – 8 pm and Saturdays 1 – 7 pm. Hours on Sunday and Holidays are 1 – 6 pm. Morning swim...

The Illinois State Police and the Office of the Statewide 911 Administrator have announced a new upgrade to Illinois' 911 network. The new statewide Next Generation 911 (NG911) network will be Internet-based to be more reliable...