Semi tractor-trailers had a tough time in Sunday’s high winds. Trailers were lying on their sides along I-57 and I-80. One of the trailers toppled over near Ashkum; another near Peotone.
A building in Fowler, IN apparently...
A box-alarm alerted five fire departments Wednesday evening to an un-occupied house in rural Ashkum. No injury was reported. The State Fire Marshall ruled the cause as “accidental.” A garage and the kitchen and utility room were...
It’s been a 3-day event for 30 years in St. Anne. And it’s always been a lot of fun. The popular St. Anne Pumpkin Festival will need blood to keep it going.
“ It’s been a show-off event --- many communities can hang their hat on...
Ford County State’s Attorney Andrew Killian is talking about five felony charges against an Elliott man for the sexual assault of two girls.
38-year-old Michael G. Kean was arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault of a...
A 20-year-old man is in custody in Will County for the February 10 armed robbery of a business in Bradley. Sean Watson faces felony charges of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Armed Robbery for the February 10 crime at the Boost...
Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong delivered a strong message this past weekend at a State of the Black Community forum. The mayor said “it’s time for the city to come together.”
A 3-hour program included several speakers...
Carle has announced the appointment of a new administrator for its hospital facility in Hoopeston.
Heather Tucker will be in charge of daily operations of the 25 bed critical CHRHC hospital. Tucker’s interim-administrator tag is...
Election Day isn't until April, but voters across the state can start casting their ballots now. Today (Thursday) is the first day of early voting for the spring election. Election Day is April 2nd this year. Citizens have until...
Community leaders in Dwight are siding with up to 280 local jobs rather than a couple dozen out-of-town protestors concerning a proposed immigration detention facility. Dwight'sd planning commission voted (Tuesday) to...
Instead of a scheduled-start to a murder trial in Iroquois County, a plea agreement for Randy White. The 22-year-old Milford man pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree Murder and Armed Violence for the shooting death of Restaurant owner...
