Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert says 240 newer members of Congress have never worked on a Farm Bill before. So getting everyone up to speed and aware of its importance is critical for getting a new bill in print...
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank is announcing it's expanding service to reach into rural communities. The Foodbank is unveiling its new Foodmobile program. The goal is to help support food pantries across...
Extcessive heat has a grip on the listening area and it continues until the later part of the week. The American Red Cross offers some tips on keeping yourself safe and healthy. As the temps soar and the humidity...
The National Weather Service issued a weather update about dangerous heat/humidity conditions for Wednesday and Thursday.
Heat advisories have been in place, but conditions are expected to intensify the next two days. Wednesday...
Several sites are identified as cooling centers for the hot days ahead. Churches and service agencies often times open their doors for people to seek relief.
The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is...
A hot, steamy week is ahead in Illinois. Much of the state will deal with temps in the 90s and a heat index readings in the triple digits. Excessive heat warnings/advisories have been issued. The forecast not calling for...
In Iroquois County Court Friday ---Bond was set at $7 million for a Kankakee man facing 4-counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of two people in Watseka.
Iroquois County States Attorney James Devine said...
A Kankakee man is jailed in Watseka charged with the shooting deaths of two people at a North Street residence Thursday. 44-year-old Scott E. Peterson was charged by Illinois State Police for first-degree murder in the...
A domestic dispute turned violent in Watseka Thursday resulting in two people being shot and killed. Another person was injured. The alleged gunman is in custody.
Watseka City Police responded to 346 W. North Street...