The Ford County Board has created a "study group" to start forming its own independent health department.
Board Chairman Rick Bowen said the volunteer group will help define the county's needs. It's hoped the transition will be...
The Illinois State Police has investigators looking into an officer-involved shooting. Reports said it involved a 20-year-old man from Danville.
The shooting happened about 4:15 Thursday morning on Georgetown Road, in...
New damage assessments from the National Weather Service show that at least 15 tornadoes hit Illinois during Sunday's storms.
Vermilion County has been added to those counties already included in a disaster declaration...
Ameren Illinois crews have restored service to more than 148,000 customers since Sunday's devastating storms and tornadoes
Collinsville, Ill. (Nov. 21, 2013) – More than 1,500 Ameren Illinois crews and contractors have completed...
PAXTON — Bob Hunzinger has been named the next chief executive officer and president of Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative (EIEC). He begins his new duties on January 1.
Hunzinger replaces Dave Champion, who is retiring after...
An 84-year-old man was killed in Momence Wednesday afternoon. Police report William Gilbert was hit by a vehicle in the 500-block of N. Ash Street.
Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner said a village public works truck...
Two engines and firemen from six Iroquois County departments are on duty in Gifford.
MABAS 37 was asked to deploy to the tornado-ravaged community for fire protection and to maintain nine light-towers placed throughout the town...
The tornado clean-up is and will be a tremendous job. And volunteers are needed. But the volunteer effort must be organized.
Gordyville USA is where you can register to volunteer. It's located on Route 136.
Champaign and...
