The politicians and retirees who serve on taxpayer-subsidized pension boards have made irresponsible decisions that have furthered pension woes, according to a new report.
Nationwide, public pension funds account for more than...
A 48-year-old Momence man was identified as the victim of a fatal crash near Grant Park in Kankakee County. John Martin died in the 2-car crash Sunday. It happened near 7000 N and 8700 E Road.
Martin was pronounced...
An early-morning fire in Beaverville (Saturday) destroyed a mobile home. The State Fire Marshall is investigating, but officials report the cause does not appear to be suspicious in nature.
No injury was reported. The home’s...
New this year-nasal spray a recommended option for 2018-2019 flu season
As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and...
A traffic accident in a construction zone injured a worker in Kankakee County last (Thurs) night. And a driver is facing a DUI charge.
27-year-old Keon Singleton of Kankakee is jailed at the Jerome Combs Detention Center. He’s...
Watseka Police Chief Jeremy Douglas says a reported stabbing early today (Friday) is under investigation. But the responsible parties involved in the incident are not cooperating with the investigation.
The stabbing allegedly...
Thousands of lifesaving blood donations have gone uncollected due to drive cancellations forced by the hurricane, but patients still need critical medical care
As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence...
Cooler weather is approaching but a Heat Advisory has been issued for the immediate listening-area today (Thursday).
The National Weather Service says the highest heat index readings this afternoon will likely be around 105...
The Crescent-Iroquois #249 school district voters will get their say on whether to consolidate with the Watseka Unit 9 district. The referendum question will go before voters in the April 2019 Consolidated Election.
The C-I 249...
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop today (Wed) with mostly cloudy sky. High near 82. Tomorrow brings hot and humid weather with a high of 91 and the heat index as high as 95.
Then ...A strong cold front will push...
