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Organizers of Wreaths Across America plan to remove wreaths that were placed at cemeteries. Saturday’s removal day will find volunteers picking up wreaths that were placed for the holidays, beginning at 11 am. Wreaths Across...

Miss Ford County 2023, Maci Kingren, secured the 4th Runner-Up position at the 2024 Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs State Queen Pageant, held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois on Sunday, January...

Local officials may want to make arrangements for warming centers -- the weekend and next week brings the coldest temps of the season.  People in compromised situations may be in need of staying safe and warm. Illinois will...

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place thru Noon Saturday for the  listening area.  Snow, Strong winds, rain are making travel hazardous in east-central Illinois and central and northwest Indiana.  Many school...

Miss Kiernan Tammen of Danforth and Miss Maci Kingren of Paxton represent their respective Iroquois and Ford County Fairs at the State Convention in Springfield this weekend.  Both young ladies were named the queens of their...

Last summer’s talent performers at County Fairs compete for State honors this weekend. Respective winners in Junior and Senior competition join the County Queens in Springfield to see how they rate among other County...

The potential is there for more snow and then COLD temps and it begins tonight. NWS says the Kankakee area could see 2-5 inches. Closer tome home in Iroquois County, the forecasts is for less snow, maybe an inch or less. But then...

                                             Watseka Park District Welcomes Learning Tree Daycare Center The...

IDOT reports clean-up efforts continue from the snowfall.  Area roads are still slick and caution is the word of advice from transportation officials and Illinois State Police. Bridge decks and exit ramps pose slippery...

American Red Cross Illinois says blood donations are desperately needed as the country faces its most severe blood supply shortage in 20 years. Officials report the number of blood donors has fallen by 40% over the past couple of...