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                              Law enforcement veteran, Sheldon-product Chris Kidwell to lead Kankakee Police Dept.    A 31-year-year veteran of...

No Burning Orders have been put in place…due to the dry conditions. Local officials are hopeful that much-needed rain will arrive before the July 4 firework displays. Governmental leaders are stepping up in Iroquois and Vermilion...

Thirsty crops are beggin' for rain.  A lack of rain is causing concern among most area farmers in Illinois and Indiana.  According to the latest Drought Monitor, nearly all of Illinois  was rated abnormally...

The hot, uncomfortable weather means we have to take care of ourselves. As temps push toward 90 again today and the next few days, health officials remind people to drink plenty of water, avoid long stays outside in the heat...

Call ahead if you’re venturing out to do business today. Many government offices are closed, some banks and service-offices may be closed to recognize Juneteenth….a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United...

Illinois State Police report the arrest of 35-year-old Mark A. Palinski of Bradley for three counts of Possession of Child Pornography.  The felony charge involves a victim being under the age of 13.  The National...

Father’s Day weekend coincides with Milford Fun Days. And the weekend fun in Milford begins today (Friday). The Lion’s Club Fish Fry at the Park Pavilion is from 4 – 7 pm. The Brat Pack provides musical entertainment 8 – 11...

A traffic stop on I-55 May 23rd finds a Pontiac woman facing arrest for Brining Contrband into a Penal Institution. 32-year-old  Jessica Croegaert also is charged with Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl.  A grand jury...

Kankakee 3 County is dealing with an increased number of cases involving gun-play. And the Criminal Justice Committee heard from Sheriff Mike Downey that many of the gun violence matters involving juveniles. "Shots fired cases...

A 35-year-old Tazewill County man faces charges in Livingston County for sex-related offenses. Jack Arnold was arrested at a Fairbury gas station for Traveling to Meet a Minor and for Soliciation of a Child.  Arnold was...