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It wasn't a routine fire call for Milford firemen Thursday evening. Fire crews had to deal with a man who had a gun at a residential structure fire at 1900 E and 1100 N Road in Iroquois County. As fire crews started to deal with...

                  State Troopers to Strictly Enforce Speeding, DUI, Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving  The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is...

The Iroquois West School District is ready to move forward with its new school leader. Angelo Lekkas is the superintendent hired Monday by the Unit 10 school board. Board President David Haase said Lekkus begins his job July 1...

The Iroquois West School District has announced the hiring of Angelo Lekkas as its new school leader. The school board approved the hiring and a 3-year contract at Monday night's meeting. Lekkas begins his position July 1, 2020...

Kankakee police investigators are following up on reports of shot fired Monday night in the 400-block of S. Indiana Avenue. No injury was reported. No damage of any kind. Police reports indicated shell casings were found. Squad...

Newton County Sheriff's Police are investigating the robbery of a gas station in Lake Village, IN.  The AMSTAR station, south of U.S. 41 and State Road 10, was held up about 8 pm Saturday. Polcie said a male described...

The Town Mall strip in Rensselaer was gutted by fire in a weekend tragedy that’s left a huge hole in the business community. Sunday’s fire broke out about noon. Several area fire departments answered the call on West Kellner...

Several donated items brought positive financial gains for the many 4-Hers in Ford and Iroquois Counties Sunday. The Annual 4-H Foundation auction in Woodworth raised monies for annual fees and scholarships for young people in...

Watseka and Milford officials are recognizinbg their respective grand marshalls for the upcoming Christmas parades.  The Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce salutes Barry & Marcia Craft to lead the Annual Lighted Christmas...

It’s all about professional excellence, community service and building leadership skills. And Thursday, Dr.Genevra Walters was named the 2019 Athena Award winner. The Kankakee District 111 School Superintendent was recognized at...