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If you're shopping to buy a home, you'll find it more affordable in Iroquois, Ford and Vermilion counties than in Kankakee or north. That's the word from SmartAsset.com The website company measured median income versus housing...

Sarah Marion is on the job in Manteno. She started her new position this week as executive director of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce. She's also event planner for the village. Ms. Marion holds a BA degree in corporate...

A website has been created to encourage exploration of a new national water trail in Indiana and Illinois. Kankakee County leaders have stepped up to promote the attractive sites along the Kankakee River, extending into...

An unoccupied apartment home was destroyed and two neighboring houses were damaged when an early-morning fire broke out today (Tuesday) in Kankakee.  Firefighters answered the call about 4:20 am.  The fire activity...

The Champaign County Coroner's Office is investigating the apparent hanging death of a Paxton man, found dead in a Champaign motel room Monday night. 52-year-old Timothy Donley was discovered at the Days Inn, according to...

It was the largest turnout in the 32-year history of the Strawberry Jazz Festival.  Sunday's crowd was estimated at more than 5,000 for the annual event.  Small Memorial Park was packed with people who gathered for the...

The deadline for junior and open show entries for this year's Ford County Fair is Monday, June 13. Entries should be sent to Jane Meyer, 1795 N. 1800E Rd., Thawville, IL 60968. They must be received or postmarked by June...

A 26-year-old Onarga man faces drug trafficking charges following a weekend traffic stop near Rantoul. Ethan Dufrain allegedly had about 3 pounds of cannabis in a car when Illinois State police made the stop on I-57 Sunday...

Indiana State police report a 5-year-old boy was airlifted after a crash on Interstate 65 in Jasper County Sunday afternoon. Police said a pick-up was southbound when the truck's rear tire blew out. The driver, 26-year-old Terry...

Several road closures went into effect last Wednesday (June1). Motorists in Iroquois, Ford, Kankakee and Livingston counties could be effected with detours. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced the closings...