Illinois State Police investigated a 2-vehicle crash Monday along Route 49 near Rankin. which killed a 59-year-old woman. Robin Robinson was identified by Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden. Robinson was...
The Kankakee County Coroner's Office reports the death of a Chicago man, who was hit by a passing vehicle while he changed a tire along I-57. Anthony Anderson was the victim identified. The accdent happened near...
Gibson City is celebrating its 150th Birthday this year. Thirty-two hundred fifty people call the Ford County town their home. To celebrate how far the city has come, the community came together for food and games and to learn...
Riverside Nationally Recognized with an 'A' for the Sprint 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Riverside received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing...
Walk-ins are welcome today (Friday) for the Pfizer vaccine at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Kankakee. The vaccine is being made available from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm. The Kankakee County Public Health...
Kankakee's new administration takes over next week. Mayor-elect Chris Curtis will be sworn-in Monday evening 5/3). Curtis defeated first-term mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong in the April 6 Consolidated Election.
Curtis...
A community boil order in the Village of Clifton has been listed. The order was issued after a water main break was repaired.
AQUA Boil Order for Bourbonnais --
A water main break resulted in a boil...
Illinois State University’s student newspaper published its final print edition of "The Vidette." The student paper had been published in print form for 133 years. Declining print revenues in recent years had...
A new electric vehicle workforce development program has been announced at Heartland Community College in Normal. The $7.5 million program is a new workforce partnership between Rivian and the college enabling the development of...
The new administration in Kankakee is flexing its muscle. Mayor-elect Chris Curtis has already stated he’ll be seeking new leadership in the police department. Now – Fire Chief Damon Schuldt is out. Schuldt informed the media...
