Seven Chicagoland Toys R Us stores are closing in the next few months. "USA Today" reports the retailers that will shut down starting in February are in Chicago's Bricktown Mall, Highland Park, Schaumburg, Vernon Hills, Matteson...
Police in Bradley responded to the 800 block of Christine Drive about 11 pm Wednesday after a call of “shots fired” was made to the police department. Upon arrival, Officers were unable to locate any suspicious subjects or...
Early morning black has caused dangerous conditions throughout the WGFA/WIBK-listening areas. Law enforcement is reporting multiple reports of vehicles slide-offs and colissions. Most all roads are so slick, drivers can’t make...
Kankakee, IL – Last week, State Representative Lindsay Parkhurst (R – Kankakee) introduced legislation to help our state’s most vulnerable in the most extreme circumstances. House Bill 4254 comes at the request of local homeless...
The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will be hosting an annual Weather Spotter Seminar at the Crescent City Community Center at 6 PM on the 7th February. There will be presentations by multiple agencies, with the...
In Ford County Circuit Court Monday ---A Paxton man was arraigned on charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated domestic battery for allegedly holding a female’s head underwater, choking her and fracturing her nose...
Severe winter weather, seasonal flu contribute to spike in canceled donations
Ongoing severe winter weather has more than doubled the number of canceled American Red Cross blood drives and the resulting blood and platelet...
River Valley Metro (RVM) buses provide valuable transportation on a daily basis. But when extreme cold weather settles in, buses also serve as warming centers. And it’s FREE to jump onboard and escape from the bitter cold.
Rides...
Illinois lawmakers are pushing to give one of the most highly taxed counties in the state the ability to cut their property tax bills through consolidation.
The state has more than 1,400 township districts. Each one is able to...
Miss Iroquois County Fair Queen, Samantha Hasselbring, will reign over 2018 Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs.
The 19-year-old from Cissna Park was crowned the 59th Miss Illinois County Fair Queen at the state Convention in...
