The Sheldon TIES organization has set up a Go Fund me page for the Brett Clyden family. There has also been a fund set up at Iroquois Farmers State Bank for those wanting to make direct cash donations. Donations can be made at...
A 2-story farmhouse southeast of Sheldon was destroyed by fire Thursday evening. More than a half-dozen departments assisted Sheldon firemen.
Brett Clyden and his family were not at home. There was no injury, according to...
Two elderly residents of a senior citizen apartment complex in Kankakee were injured late Thursday afternoon in a fire at the building at 155 W. Mertens Avenue.
Both victims were flown to a Chicago hospital burn unit after they...
Illinois State Police and other emergency responders answered a call to a serious crash (Wednesday) on U.S. Route 24 in Iroquois County, near the Indiana border.
It was a three vehicle mishap at 3190 E just after 4 pm.
Drivers...
Illinois' Bicentennial birthday bash on December 3 will feature stars and entertainers hailing from the Prairie State.
The gala, at the United Center in Chicago, will include performances by Styx, REO Speedwagon, Buddy Guy and...
Directors of the Iroquois County Christmas Cantata are inviting anyone who is interested in being a part of the annual event to join them for rehearsals. All rehearsals are taking place at First Christian Church, 546 N. Sixth...
The family of Dan Jarski has planned a vigil for Saturday in suburban Tinley Park. The Grant Park man’s been missing since September 9. Authorities report he left home and never returned.
Police reported his van was located at...
Heavy damage was reported to a two-story home on South Third Avenue in Kankakee Tuesday afternoon. Kankakee Fire Chief Damon Schuldt said no one was home at the time. No injury was reported.
A family of five was displaced. The...
Bourbonnais village officials (Monday) negotiated a new 4-year deal for police officers. The new deal is the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). It includes raises and insurance benefits.
Patrol officers will receive a 2.25 percent...
A 21-year-old Watseka woman faces charges after leading local police on a brief chase Monday. Ashley Collins fled from her vehicle after crashing in a residental backyard. She was arrested for reckless driving, driving...
