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The Illinois EPA is working with the Lake Iroquois Association investigating a huge fish kill. Water samples will be taken today (Monday) to hopefully determine what caused several fish species to die-off. Early guesses from...

Three new officers have been selected to serve the Iroquois County Fair Board. Pat Ward of Ashkum is the secretary. She has a lifetime of exhibiting at the Iroquois County Fair, volunteering with the Law Enforcement Association...

Five area contestants will vie for the title of 2018 Miss Iroquois County Fair Queen when the fair opens Wednesday (July 18). Samantha Hasselbring of Cissna Park was named the 2017 Miss Iroquois County Fair and later the 2018...

Nuisance and safety concerns are reasons residents of a Bourbonnais motel are being forced to find a new place to call home. The Daily-Journal reports about a 100 people live in what was once a Motel 6 along Illinois Route...

Fireworks displays are featured in several area communities during the July 4th hoiliday period. The Manteno Sportsman's Club offers its display today (Tuesday, July 3) beginning at dusk. Watseka, Ashkum, Cissna Park - at...

The Donovan American Legion Post #633 welcomes the public  Wednesday (July 4) for the annual biscuits & sausage gravy breakfast.  Serving is from 7 'til 11 am at the park. Donations are accepted.  U.S. flags...

                      ISP Troopers Increasing Visibility and Enforcement...

American flags are proudly displayed along Illinois Routes 1 and 24 for Wednesday’s July 4th celebration. And Mayor John Allhands is pretty proud of the community’s show of support. “This starts from the west bridge on Route 24...

The sweltering temps from the weekend have loosened the grip on Illiana. The excessive heat warning is over for now. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s today. Tuesday’s highs in the upper 80s, with heat...

McLane Midwest Distribution Services in Danville was hit by a three-alarm fire Friday night. The fire was inside a cool storage space where food products and cups were stacked on pallets. A fire department spokesman said a...