Showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop today (Wed) with mostly cloudy sky. High near 82. Tomorrow brings hot and humid weather with a high of 91 and the heat index as high as 95.
Then ...A strong cold front will push...
A 2-vehicle crash in Newton County (Tuesday) killed the driver of a scooter. The scooter and a passenger car collided at the intersection of CR400E and CR 900N. Sheriff’s Police report the site is at Roselawn, about a mile south...
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications available for seniors, people with disabilities beginning October 1
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community...
Josie Peters of Clifton helped save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive this summer and earned a $2,500 scholarship because of her lifesaving efforts.
As part of the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives program, the...
The best places in Illinois to find work aren’t Chicago or other large cities further south in Illinois, but in the suburban towns.
Job seekers in Illinois shouldn’t be looking at the state’s major population centers if they...
The Illinois State Board of Education is asking parents to see of they qualify for free or reduced price school lunches. The USDA, which runs the program, released new eligibility guidelines this month. A family of...
Temperatures are likely to push toward 90 degrees today (Monday) and Tuesday. Area school districts may be dismissing early due the warm weather. Check school websites for the latest information.
Watseka Unit Nine is...
Combines are rolling for the fall harvest. And this is National Farm Safety and Health Week. Motorists are urged to stay alert for slow-moving farm equipment on rural and state routes.
Safety experts advise drivers to watch out...
The Newton County Sheriff’s Department responded a fatal crash Sunday in Lake Village. The report indicated a vehicle struck a utility pole on State Road 10 east of US 41.
33-year-old Robert Tyson of Lake Station, Indiana was...
A great cause and a fun weekend planned for the Village of Martinton. The community’s fire and ambulance service is hosting the ‘Day in the Park” event. Friday and Saturday activities will help fundraise for the local emergency...
