A Memorial Day shooting in Kankakee left a man dead and his nephew jailed for his murder. A press release from Kankakee City Police stated 53-year-old Darrick Smith of Park Forest (IL) was shot and killed Monday. He was...
A 23-year-old Iroquois County man died in a rural weekend shooting in Kankakee County. Michael Godinez of Clifton died of injuries after he was reportedly shot at a house party in un-incorporated Bourbonnais. No arrest has been...
Several area Memorial Day services are on the calendar... some on Sunday, others on the holiday itself, Monday, May 29.
American Legion Post 23 in Watseka invites participation to the Legion Park Memorial at 11 am Monday...
Memorial Day services will be held at the Memorial in front of the Aroma Park Legion 1019 on Sunday, May 28.
21 gun salute presented by the "F" Troop at the end of the memorial and a Pot Luck lunch following the...
State Representative Jackie Haas is actively promoting National EMS Week to express gratitude for the dedicated EMS workers in the 79th District and Illinois. Originally declared in 1974 by President Gerald Ford and moved to May...
The pride of Paxton is on her way. Miss Gina Miles was named the 2023 winner of the NBC talent show “The Voice.” The honor came this week (Monday) with a chorus of praise from her hometown in Ford County.
The singing competition...
Area veterans are volunteering time this weekend to collect donations for the assistance of programs. The Poppy sales will find veterans asking for your help at intersections in Crescent City, Milford and Watseka. The...
Municipal police agencies, county sheriff departments and state police are increasing patrols this holiday weekend. The Memorial Day weekend will likely see a jump in traffic on area roadways. Enforcement for the...
The Illinois State Water Survey is looking for help to provide accurate information about water conditions and drought impacts in the state. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford said they are looking for reports from all...
A resolution to honor longtime Momence Fire Protection District Chief James “Jim” LaMotte was adopted in the Illinois House of Representatives. This resolution was introduced by House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas...
