They call it "old-fashioned community fun." Clifton Fun Days is celebrated this weekend, Friday and Saturday. Activities are planned in the Village Park each day, including stage entertainment. Food vendors and kids...
The Ford County Treasurer’s Office is announcing the 2018 tax statements are expected to be in the mail this week. Treasurer Krisha Shoemaker said the final paper work is now available and tax statements will be printed and...
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle rollover crash (Saturday) on CR 600 E approximately ½ mile south of SR 10. A single male occupant was found ejected and lying in the middle of the...
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board is working with local officials investigating a downed plane in Iroquois County that’s resulted in one fatality. Two others were injured.
Dorothy Stockard of Hermitage died of...
A house fire in Gibson City Thursday night is under investigation. Emergency crews responded to North Wood Street. Officials reported the fire spread into the attic and basement, apparently from an electrical problem in the...
A vacant house in Martinton was destroyed by fire early Saturday. Six area departments answered a call to assist Martinton firemen. No one was injured. The older-house was being renovated. Officials report the fire did not appear...
Emergency responders were at the scene of what was reported as a plane crash this (Friday) afternoon south of Chebanse. Earlier reports had three people onboard the aircraft, which went down just before 2 pm near County Roads...
The "Mayor of Route 66" is resigning the top job in Pontiac. Mayor Bob Russell says he will leave his position at the end of the month. Russell says he's been blessed to work with a dedicated team for more than ten years. He has...
Danville officials are giving the green light to building a casino. Officials have less than four months to come up with a comprehensive plan and submit an application to the state gaming board. A presentation Tuesday night to...
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen where possible for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.
IDOT is suspending...
