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A 23-year-old Milford man was sentenced to 3 years in prison in Livingston County Court for sex offenses.  Felony charges were filed against  Shane Deaton for Traveling to Meet a Minor and Indecent Soliciation of a...

A 2023 survey of rural challenges revealed that inactive downtowns are an ongoing problem for rural communities in Illinois, but an economic development expert says it doesn't have to be that way.>>>> A recent...

                        ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKES ARREST AND SEIZE $700,000 WORTH OF DRUGS The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested 45-year-old Juan Carlos Oliva...

The next vice president for academic affairs at Kankakee Community College has more than 20 years of experience as a higher education administrator. Dr. Quincy Rose-Sewell will become KCC’s chief academic officer, responsible...

Information and forms for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral program are available from the office of Iroquois County Treasurer, Kurt Albers, according to an announcement made by the Treasurer’s Office. The program allows...

How to revitalize downtown areas in rural Illinois communities was the topic of a recent University of Illinois Extension presentation. A 2023 survey of rural challenges revealed that inactive downtowns are an ongoing problem for...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 3 Commander, Capt. Pat Manno, announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSCs) in counties during March. The use of the Roadside Checks combine a strong sense of public awareness...

Free income tax preparation is available through several trusted programs across Illinois for qualifying taxpayers needing assistance filing their 2023 income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service, American Association of Retired...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has announced a second round of grant funding with $2 million available for the development of local energy plans. Under the program, grant awards ranging from...

An Amazon truck-trailer went up in flames Friday destroying 23,000 pounds of merchandise.  Ashkum Fire was summoned  just after 3 am to the I-57 northbound 289 mile-marker. The fire department arrived to find the...