October arrives tomorrow (Tuesday) and the flu season is here again. Health officials are urging the public to take advantage of this season’s scheduled flu clinics. Contact your respective health department about the available...
Manteno’s Oktoberfest was a success – despite the stormy weather. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sarah Marion says she was overwhelmed with the community response to Friday’s storms that took down exhibits and...
Eleven high school marching bands wowed a crowd at Ned Whitesell Field in Danville Saturday. It was the annual Viking InvitationaL; an event that draws the interest of so many schools. And the competitive spirit was alive...
The Watseka community and firefighting family is mourning the loss of one their own. Firefighter and paramedic Mike Memenga passed away Thursday after suffering an apparent heart attack while at home. He was just 32-years-old. He...
A state Senator instrumental in crafting Illinois’ adult-use cannabis law set to take effect in the new year will step down from the General Assembly and oversee the state’s new program. Olympia Fields Democratic state Sen. Toi...
An employee of a recycling company, hired by the Onarga Academy, died of injuries sustained in an accident Tuesday outside the Onarga school.
Aaron Satorious of Minooka suffered fatal injuries when a heavy recycling machine fell...
Newton County Sheriff's Police and Morocco, IN officers served a warrant on a 20-year-old man, leading to a drug investigation and two more arrests. Leonard Goetz was the subject of the warrant. He was wanted for two...
A former Braidwood high school teacher accused of having sex with a 14-year-old is now facing charges in U.S. District Court. Dayna Chidester was arrested for sexual abuse of a minor. She was arrested Wednesday by FBI agents for...
A 75-year-old Watseka motorist was ticketed for failure to yield at a crosswalk after a pedestrian and a child were hit by his car in Watseka Tuesday. Howard Wheeler was stopped at a red light when he went to make a right-hand...
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced that seniors and people with disabilities can start applying for winter heating assistance October 1. Registration for help through the Home Energy...
