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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...

KAMEG agents, assisted by local law enforcement and the U.S. Marshal Service arrested 17 people in a warrant sweep based on earlier investigations. All the individuals were from the Kankakee and Pembroke Township areas.&nbsp...

The Illinois Department of Public Health will provide a variety of health and safety services during the 2023 Illinois State Fair in Springfield, including free immunizations, physicals, and dental exams for school-aged children...

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The Illinois State Fair has announced new theme and discount days for 2023. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day get it started Thursday, Augustr 10 with gates opening at 7 a.m. Agriculture Day moves to Friday, August 11, allowing...

An Iroquois County Board member is seeking the Illinois Senate seat that Tom Bennett plans to give up in 2025.  Paul Ducat of Clifton is announcing his intent to seek the Republican nomination for the 53rd Senate...

                                                       ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN...

Saturday's downpour had flood waters flowing through businesses and devastating Cissna Park.  The community is cleaning up today (Monday) while more rain is in the forecast. Rainfall amounts recorded include over 6 inches in...

Riverside Medical Center is included in the latest “Great Community Hospitals” listing” from Becker’s Hospital review. The 2023 edition lists Riverside on the list of 153 hospitals. Riverside Medical Center is a 312-bed hospital...