The apparent electrocution death of a McLean County Highway Department employee has the attention of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). 41-year-old Scott Bundy of Bloomington was identified as the county...
A 2-vehicle collision in Iroquois County Wednesday seriously injured a Mission Texas man, who failed to stop at a rural intersection in Middleport Township. 36-year-old Merced Mendoza was air-lifted to Carle Hospital in Urbana...
Four fire departments assisted Ashkum in fighting a structure fire Wednesday morning at 2515 N and 200 E Road in Iroquois County. The State Fire Marshall is investigating. Ashkum fire chief Jeff Glenn reports smoke and flames...
The U.S. House of Representatives is recognizing a Milford native, retired Captain and B-52 Navigator for participation in the longest combat mission in Air Force history. It was on January 16, 1991 Captain Hattabaugh and 56...
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Purdue University Ag economist Dr. Michael Langmeier presented some thoughts on the agriculture economy in Watseka Wednesday evening. They were guests at the annual “Ag Day” presented by...
He thought it may be a two-year stint. But all told, it's been a pleasant 16 years. And he's loved it all.
Rob Hoffmann plans to step aside from his career as executive director of River Valley Metro Mass...
A local lawmaker is expressing concern that Illinois’ new minimum wage law for teachers could lead to increases in property taxes. State Senator Jason Barickman says the pay hike to $40,000 could just force school districts to...
Motorists who drive dangerously in a crosswalk will now be facing a one-year suspension of their licenses, now that “Mason’s Law” is officially on the books. The new law was the result of legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jason...
The hit & run death of a Kankakee man last weekend now has a Bradley motorist facing a felony charge. Kankakee Police report an arrest was made last Friday 8/23 for the August 17th hit & run death of 51-year-old Donnie...
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden released the name of a man who suffered fatal gunshot wounds at the courthouse in Danville Friday. 55-year-old Daryl Perkins of Hoopeston was the victim. He was shot by a sheriff deputy...
