The people who answer the calls when tragedy hits are being recognized today. It's National First Respnders Day. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports 4.6 million people serve as first responders, ranging from...
A Saturday night crash on I-57 in Kankakee County forced the closure of the northbound lanes near the 308 mile-marker. Emergency crews reported one dead and a nother air-lifted to another hospital. Illinois State...
A Country Club Hills (IL) man is facing charges after he allegedly shot a gun at another vehicle in Jasper County, IN Friday. 19-year-old Dwayne Lumont Johnson Jr. is charged with attempted murder, Aggravated battery...
The Iroquois County Board of Health is announcing its hiring of a new public health administrator. Robin Allen brings a wealth of experience in public administration to her now job. She's expected to begin her new...
The September 1st deputy-involved shooting in Iroquois County that left both a suspect and an Indiana Sheriff Deputy dead has been ruled a “justified shooting.” State’s Attorney Jim Devine said his office will take no further...
A visitation has been planned for Thompsen for Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. A first responder walkthrough will take place at 5 p.m. Thompsen’s funeral will be the following day at 1 p.m. at Faith United...
The family of Illinois State Trooper Corey Thompsen has issued a statement after his death in the line-of duty a week ago (Friday).
The 28-year-old Thompsen died of injuries after his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle in...
The announced resignation of Andrew Wheeler now finds Matt Alexander-Hildebrand elevated to the post of Chairman for the Kankakee County Board. Hildebrand had been serving as Vice-Chair. Wheeler's departure leaves a vacancy...
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 27th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft...
