Communities in central-Illinois and the Chicagoland area are cleaning up from storms Thursday night. McLean County and part of Logan County reported downed trees and power poles. Golf ball sized hail damaged rooftops in...
Several area farmers markets are popping up. Chambers of Commerce usually coordinate the events, including the Watseka and Kankakee markets. Many are offering new products, including organically-grown items.
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Much of Illinois will get a taste of summer this week. A warm front will bring in windy conditions and more humidity today (Thursday) with some areas of the state seeing 90 degree temperatures. There is also a threat of severe...
Recognizing tremendous need in their communities, Illinois FFA Chapters and Collegiate Farm Bureaus raised a total of 206,084.37 pounds of food, volunteer 7,482.75 hours and donated $54,897.42 during the 2024-25 “Harvest...
The fight against cancer continues this weekend with the Annual Caleb’s Prayer Foundation Benefit Car Show. The event is Sunday, May 18 in Bradley. Phillips Chevrolet is the host site. The annual event raises $15,000 per year –...
Ten area 4-H members have been announced scholarship winners through the Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation. The non-profit organization supports more than 550 4-Hers in Ford and Iroquois counties. The foundation proudly presented $...
It's all about protecting the citizens of Iroquois County; looking out for their best interests. That's the attitude of local officials in the approval of state-required ordinances for Solar, Wind and Battery Storage within...
A Monday evening shooting in Iroquois County has turned into a homicide investigation. The shooting victim died at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. 57-year-old Angela C. Taylor of Donovan died just before 9 pm...
