The importance of becoming an organ donor is the subject of a public awareness campaign through the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. The “ripple effect” themed ads will be on broadcast TV, and digital and social media...
The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency announces cooling centers will be available for residents in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable residents are safe during the upcoming hot summer days. The Centers offer...
A Sheldon man was jailed in Watseka for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. 70-year-old Rodney Schultz was arrested last Thursday after a call about a disturbance on S. 4th Street in Sheldon. Schultz was taken into...
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office conducted its second traffic blitz of 2025 Friday. The blitz was aimed at crash reduction, focusing on speed violations, unsafe lane movement, distracted driving and other moving...
Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker testified in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. on the topic of immigration. In response, State Representative Jackie Haas reacts saying, “Today, the...
Aqua Illinois continues its restricted water use alert, still advising customers to be aware of high nitrate levels.in its water supply from the Kankakee River. Bottled water is still being distributed for those families with...
The Kankakee County Board (Tuesday) recognized June 10, 2025 as Alexis McCullough Day in Kankakee County. An official Proclamation cites the effort of Alexis is a fundraising effort to bring a Gold Star Families Memorial to...
Angela Frary of Martinton was approved by the Iroquois County Board as the Animal Control Administrator. Her term began May 19, 2025 and will expire at the end of May, 2027. Frary will work under of the guidance of Finance...
Kankakewe County State's Attorney Jim Rowe is hosting his 6th Annual Senior Safety Fair this Thursday, June 12 at the Quality Inn Hotel in Bradley. The event is from 9 am 'til 1 pm, inviting seniors and caretakers to take...
