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NICK AFRICANO, COUNTY TREASURER ERICH BLAIR, SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS DAN HENDRICKSON, COUNTY CLERK Kankakee County elected office-holders are announcing precautions being taken to reduce the risk of exposure to...

The City of Watseka is among the latest government agencies to close its administration building due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Effective immediately today (Thursday), City Hall is off limits for public access – until further...

Protocol for social distancing is being carried out at banking facilities in Iroquois County --- to combat the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19). First Trust and Savings Bank, Iroquois Farmers State Bank, Iroquois Federal and...

Several tool shed burglaries under investigation in parts of Iroquois and Ford County.  Several itmes reported missing.  Anyone with infor can contact respective sheriff departments or call CrimeStoppers. 94.1 WGFA
Rumors circulated last week that the Kankakee County Health Department is a testing site for COVID-19.  That is NOT the case. Only hospitals are stesting for COVID-19... and that's for those people with high-priority...

Authorities have been trying to locate missing 16-year-old Katee Perez/  The teen, from Brook, has been missing last Thursday, March 12).  Anyone with info about her location is asked to contact Newton County Sheriff's...

Warmer temps are likely today (Thursday)...expected at 65.  But also a chance of heavy rainfall. Showers and T-storms could produce up to three-quarters of an inch. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory...

Action plans are moving quickly for governmental offices in attempts to reduce any risk of spreading exposure to COVID-19.  Goverment offices are being closed or restricting public access until further notice. In IROQUOIS...

Due to the cancellation of blood drives around the state because of COVID-19, blood centers are facing a decrease in blood donations. "If you're able to donate blood, please do so," State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) said...

The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 128 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Two additional counties are now reporting cases; Kendall and Madison counties. An additional 20...