Benton County, Indiana has another wind farm under construction. The Amazon Wind Farm is being built.
After two years of development, farmland will be occupied by 65 turbines west of Fowler, just off State Road 18.
The Amazon...
The Pilot Hill Wind Project is under construction and 103 turbines are nearly ready to produce electricity. The 187 megawatt wind farm, near Herscher, will feed the grid at the Commonwealth Edison sub-station in Kankakee.
Pilot...
The rain let up, but it's too late to save some of Illinois' crops.
"When you say 'save'," said USDA Illinois statistician Mark Schleusener, "there are certainly spots within fields – and perhaps some entire fields – that are...
Watseka residents are being reminded that local permits are required before rebuilding or repairing flood-damaged structures.
The building permits are available at no charge to flood victims, but they must be in place before any...
The late Harold and Jean Miner of Watseka continue to give. This time it's the city of Kankakee benefitting.
The Miner Foundation has made a $100,000 donation to improve the arts in Kankakee. A permanent stage will be built near...
U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough sentenced 38-year-old David Aaron Neblock to a five-year prison term. Following his release from prison, Neblock was ordered to remain on federal supervised release for four years.
Neblock...
A semi hauling 43,000 pounds of compressed shredded paper went up in flames on I-57 last night. Ashkum Fire with mutual aid from Gilman answered the call just after 11 pm.
The northbound lane of the interstate was closed down...
The 51st Annual Kankakee County Fair begins Wednesday and continues thru August 2. Discount pre-sale tickets are available, in advance only.
Grandstand lineup featured each day. Carnival information and live entertainment. All...
The Greater Kankakee Airport is the setting this week for The Wings of Freedom Tour. The 3-day event runs today (Monday) thru Wednesday 7/29/15.
Visitors can explore majestic bomber aircrafts inside and out. The B-17, P-51 and...
Firefighters were busy Saturday evening in White County, Indiana. A large barn went up in flames at North Shore Acres Court.
The barn's owner said a neighbor was able to get all the animals out safely. The barn is considered a...
