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Two residents of Mexico stopped on I-57 in Kankakee November 7th now face indictments for trafficking controlled substances. A grand jury indicted Pedro Vazquez-Salas and Jose Garcia...BOTH OF Nuevo Laredo, MX...for unlawful...

Another contentious Iroquois County Board meeting (Tuesday). And after all the debate, the Board voted to stay with six morning and six evening meetings in 2018. Despite efforts to rescind an earlier vote and return to all 9 am...

SPRINGFIELD – As bitter cold creeps into Illinois, the state’s frontline weather responders remind motorists that preparation can help take the bite out of winter this season. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois...

The American Legion at Cissna Park is among the organizations participating in the annual Wreaths Across America program. An 11 am ceremony is set for Saturday (December 16th) at the Legion home. The public is welcome. Wreaths...

An extension of the Toys for Tots program finds a group of great people doing their part too --- ‘Food from the Heart.’ The church outreach program welcomes donations at 301 S. 4th Street in Watseka. (First United Methodist...

Drop-off boxes are in place throughout Iroquois County and beyond for this year’s Toys for Tots program. As always, your generosity is so much appreciated. The toy pick-up date is Saturday, December 16 at the depot in Watseka...

Both drivers involved in a collision on Route 45/52 in Iroquois County (Monday) were treated for minor injuries. State Police investigated just before 1 pm at County Road 2900 N. 38-yr-old Bridget Davis of Hoopeston was...

A Veteran's Town Hall is scheduled for Thursday (December 14) at the Watseka Public Library.  The public is invited to the 11 am Town Hall meeting.  The VA Illiana Leadership will be in attendance to ensure veterans are...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police have charged a Chatsworth man with several hunting violations. 68-year-old Alan Sterrenberg is accused of illegal hunting. He was cited this past weekend. IDNR...

— Officials in Vermilion County are investigating a fatal fire that occurred early Monday morning west of Danville. County Coroner Jane McFadden is investigating. An autopsy is to be completed today. Kickapoo firefighters were...