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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...

A bill that would have given Ameren Illinois the right of first refusal for transmission line construction has been modified by Governor J.B. Pritzker. The governor issued what’s called an amendatory veto, striking only the...

The annual Old Settlers Reunion at Cissna Park gets underway today (Thursday) and runs thru Saturday.  American Legion Post 527 sponsors the event.  Most all activities are in the village park.  Included is food...

IDOT officials announced the closure of a section of I-57 and I-74 in Champaign County beginning this (Thursday) evening.  it will be closed for two years.  The ramp leading from westbound I-74 to northbound I-57...

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The first installment of real estate taxes in Iroquois County is due by Friday, August 18.  The second installment comes due September 18. Corrected tax bills were mailed last week for those affected by an extention error...

A Pontiac man, with a drug-conviction conviction history in Iroquois County will spend the next 30 years behind bars. The Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office reports Phillip Anglin was found guilty of Manufacturing and...

Area County Health Department officials are reaching out to citizens to fight the Flu and Cold season. School districts begin a new school year this week. Parents are urged to make sure proper vaccines have been taken care of...

The 2023 Illinois State Fair opened Thursday with improved fairgrounds after over $50 million was spent for renovations. The fair in Springfield will run through Sunday, August 20, and will be centered around agriculture while...

A survey has revealed the most feared road in Illinois. And Iroquois County has a distinct connection.  According to Gunter Mitsubishi, Route 24 is the worst in Illinois, ranking number 19 out of 50 overall across the...