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Illinois State Police and other emergency responders answered a call to a serious crash (Wednesday) on U.S. Route 24 in Iroquois County, near the Indiana border. It was a three vehicle mishap at 3190 E just after 4 pm. Drivers...

Illinois' Bicentennial birthday bash on December 3 will feature stars and entertainers hailing from the Prairie State. The gala, at the United Center in Chicago, will include performances by Styx, REO Speedwagon, Buddy Guy and...

Directors of the Iroquois County Christmas Cantata are inviting anyone who is interested in being a part of the annual event to join them for rehearsals. All rehearsals are taking place at First Christian Church, 546 N. Sixth...

The family of Dan Jarski has planned a vigil for Saturday in suburban Tinley Park. The Grant Park man’s been missing since September 9. Authorities report he left home and never returned. Police reported his van was located at...

Heavy damage was reported to a two-story home on South Third Avenue in Kankakee Tuesday afternoon. Kankakee Fire Chief Damon Schuldt said no one was home at the time. No injury was reported. A family of five was displaced. The...

Bourbonnais village officials (Monday) negotiated a new 4-year deal for police officers. The new deal is the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). It includes raises and insurance benefits. Patrol officers will receive a 2.25 percent...

A 21-year-old Watseka woman faces charges after leading local police on a brief chase Monday.  Ashley Collins fled from her vehicle after crashing in a residental backyard. She was arrested for reckless driving, driving...

All of East Central Illinois and parts of west-central Indiana is under a freeze warning this morning. The NWS issues the alert Monday afternoon. The frost settled in overnight and will be in place thru the mid-morning today...

Iroquois County Clerk Lisa Fancher has announced a change for Beaverville registered voters to cast their vote on Election Day. The change of the Beaverville polling place will be effective at the November 6, 2018 General...

Iroquois County Clerk Lisa Fancher has announced a change for Belmont 3 registered voters to cast their vote on Election Day. The change of the Belmont 3 polling place will be effective at the November 6, 2018 General Election...