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Fire roared through a barn in McLean County Saturday night killing 12 horses.  Ten horses died in the fire, two others were later euthanized.  The cause hasn't been determined.  The owner of the farm, along Route 9...

A handful of fure departments assisted Hoopeston in battling a structure fire early Sunday.  Hoopeston Fire answered the call at 3 am to 4200 N. Road and 1700 E.  Details about the call were not available but the...

In 2018 alone, there were 3,655 deaths from fire and smoke inhalation and another 40,000 people were treated in hospitals for burn related injuries. National Burn Awareness Week February 6-12, is an initiative of the American...

Poor road conditions are still a problem in parts of central-Illinois and Indiana. Snow plow operators have had to deal with blowing & drifting snow overnight. Jack-knifed semis forced road closures. Motorists are still...

The death of a 37-year-old Bourbonnais man is under investigation by the Kankakee County Sheriff's Department and the County Coroner.  Terrance Washington was found unresponsive in his cell at the Jerome Combs Detention...

Decisions about weather-related closings and re-scheduled events are constant as the Winter Storm lingers on.  Travel is not advised.  The public is advised to stay ware of latest happenings.  WGFA/WIBK is posting...

Due to the hazardous road conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, Secretary of State office buildings in Springfield, as well as many Driver Services facilities around the state, will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3. All...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this (Wednesday) afternoon that travel conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate from the impacts of a major winter storm that will be felt for several days, while...

..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 pm THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with additional accumulations of 1 to 6 inches east of the Illinois River and up to 1 inch west of the Illinois River. North winds...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration (Tuesday) anticipating the effects of the winter storm. The declaration is effective immediately. Pritzker said the action is make sure all state resources are in...