A Watseka landmark, started back in 1964, has been sold. The Big R store is now under new ownership.
Watseka businessman Jerry Gibbs is now officially retired. Gibbs owned the Watseka store, including 22 other stores in...
The National Sweetcorn Festival will feature activities and events for festival visitors this year. Events are centered around McFerren Park in Hoopeston for the Labor Day weekend.
Two of the biggest events will be the Motocross...
The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory in place for east-central parts of Illinois and west-central Indiana until 7 pm Tuesday.
Temperatures are expected in the low 90s each day. The afternoon heat index readings will...
Kankakee police and the Kankakee County Coroner's officer are investigating a shooting which left a boy dead. It happened Sunday afternoon.
Police Investigators indicated the shooting is believed to be accidental.
The victim is...
Illinois State Police are leading the charge in conducting a ‘Saturation Saturday’ enforcement this weekend. It’s an effort to remove impaired drivers from roadways. The enforcement initiative is part of the Labor Day ‘Drive...
The father of two young boys who drowned in the Kankakee River in northwest Indiana(Tuesday)is now facing charges.
Eric Patillo was charged (Thursday) with two counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Authorities say...
Cedar Lake, Indiana Police investigated a crash involving a 71-year-old man from Grant Park, Illinois. Thursday’s incident, around 11:15 am, has police reviewing video to determine how it happened.
Robert Pilkin, of Grant Park...
A collision between a pickup truck and a semi-tractor trailer late Wednesday killed 24-year-old Mason Knorr of Clifton.
Knorr was pronounced dead at the scene after his westbound pickup ran into a northbound tractor-trailer at a...
The 53rd Annual Ashkum Homecoming is Saturday and Sunday. The Ashkum Lions Club sponsors the event.
It's two days of local fun, featuring food, free entertainment for adults and children and a beer garden. The Lions...
The Watseka Community High School’s Inspiration Award Committees are announcing the 2018 recipients. Recognition is planned during the high school homecoming next month.
Academic Inspiration Award
• Jonathan Spenn (Class of...
