The Old Courthouse in Watseka welcomes the public to view the annual Christmas Tree Lane. The Iroquois County Historical Society’s 52nd annual Christmas Tree Lane is now open to the public.
“Angels We Have Heard on High”...
The American Red Cross invites the public to donate blood during the December holidays. All blood types are needed and those donating now through December 18 are eligible for a $5-dollar Amazon Gift Card via...
There were 40 plus entries for the 4th Annual Milford Christmas Parade Sunday evening. Organizers said an entusiastic crowd gathered despite the colder temps and misty conditions. Santa Claus arrived and was available...
Best Children’s Unit = Girl Scout Troop #2529
Best Walking Unit = First Trust & Savings Bank
Best Float= ICHS & Genealogy
Best Use of Theme “A HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS”= Watseka Suzuki Honda
Best Use of Lights = Watseka Family...
Members of the Watseka Police Department teamed up with Berkot’s Super Foods to deliver Thanksgiving dinners to local families. It was the 4th year for the program. The food distribution is a community outreach event that...
…With all the hype about Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping activities --- holiday parades will help get the shopping excitement in gear. Watseka’s annual Christmas Parade is set to go at 7 pm tomorrow (Friday)...
It’s not etched in stone just yet, but the Watseka City Council voted 5-2 (Tues night) approving an amendment ordinance to regulate any state-approved cannabis facilities that might surface locally. A special-use permit would be...
Black Friday is important for big-box retailers. Many of the box-store executives say Black Friday sales amount to one-third of their sales. Most of the large outlets open at 5 pm on Thursday.
Then there’s Small Business...
Where possible, lanes that have been closed for construction on Illinois highways have been opened for holiday travelers. The Illinois Department of Transportation said many lanes, where possible, reopened between Wednesday...
An 18-year-old girl is dead after a late-night crash in Benton County, IN. Natalie Ramos of Reynolds (IN) was eastbound when she failed to yield to a semi at the intersection of State Road 352 and U.S 41.. Indiana State Police...
