This year would have marked the 90th birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Monday's federal holiday honors the civil rights leader with celebrations, prayer and events that commemorate his life and...
Illinois’ county fair queens compete this weekend at state for the title of MISS ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR QUEEN.
Representing the local scene are two young women from Cissna Park and Gibson City.
Lyndsey Neukomm of Cissna Park is...
Educating oneself about the pros and cons of a school consolidation is what school officials suggest to voters. As Watseka and Crescent City voters get ready for a referendum question on the April ballot, the Unit Nine...
Sheriff’s Police and the Iroquois County Coroner are involved in a death investigation following a house fire in rural Milford Tuesday afternoon.
Coroner Bill Cheatum said an autopsy completed (Wed) reveals “there was no foul...
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place thru mid-morning today (Thursday) for centrals parts of Illinois and Indiana. A wet-wnow could mix with rain, a freezing rain is likely to make the commute slick and sloppy. Snow accumulation...
Another quick overnight weather system is expected to bring a wintry mix to Central Illinois.
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter weather advisory, running from 9 p.m. Wednesday through 9 a.m. Thursday...
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) will once again take on extra responsibilities as a part of the Senate Republican leadership team. He was appointed to the role of Assistant Republican Leader.
“It’s an honor to not...
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has nominated high school students from the 2nd Congressional District for admission to the three United States military academies.
“It’s with immense pride that I nominate these outstanding young men...
A credit union in Bradley (IL) is warning residents and businesses about fake currency floating around the area. It looks strikingly real except for a couple key tipoffs that show the paper is prop money used in movies after a...
