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The Ford County Fair is seeking contestants for the 2020 Miss Ford County Fair Queen Pageant.  Although the fair has been postponed, the pageant will still be held.  A virtual informational meeting is scheduled for...

American Legion Post 551 is hosting a Community Fish Fry Friday 5/15 at the Legion Building in Durham Park.  It's a FREE event -- the Legion is providing the free dinner for community folks in need during this difficult...

A water main break in Woodland has been repaired.  Now, a Boil Order until further notice.  The Boil Order applies to an area from Oak and Miner Street and all of North Street. 94.1 WGFA
A 3rd death that's related to COVID-19 was recorded Monday in Iroquois County, a female in her 80's. Six more positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in Iroquois County Monday, brining the total number of individuals...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,266 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 54 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 79,007 cases, including 3,459...

The Kankakee County Administration Offices at Court Street and Schuyler Avenue are back open today.  Visitors are required wear a mask or facial covering when entering the building.  The public is still asked to call...

Tuesday's 5/12/20 Iroquois County Board meeting is being conducted electronically via Conference-Call under the Governor's Executive Orders --- due to the COVID-19 crisis.  Only selected members of the couuty administration...

A tele-conference is how the Iroquois County Board will conduct business at its May meeting tomorrow (Tuesday).  The agenda includes discussion and action formulating a plan for opening up business in regards to the COVID-19...

Testing for coronavirus is being held today (Monday) in Watseka.  Riverside Healthcare personnel welcomes visitors, by appointment, to the Riverside parking lot on Route 24. Appointments are suggested by...

The Ford County Board this(evening) will consider a resolution to support the re-opening of non-essential businesses.  State's Attorney Andrew Killian said the resolution is "in support of businesses, it's not saying 'Open...