State Senator Patrick Joyce served as the driving force behind a new Illinois law to help solve Illinois’ firefighter shortage. The new year brings SB 1611 into gear, which Joyce says will hopefully find more people...
Residents in Buckley and Gilman no longer have to boil theirwater. E.R.H. Enterprises (Friday) lifted the boil orders put in place earlier. Areas west of First Street in Buckley had been under a boil order since early last...
The 46th annual Iroquois County Christmas Cantata – “Joyful Sounds of the Season” – scheduled four presentations this year. Two took place Sunday, December 17. Two more are this Friday, December 22 at 6 and 8...
The City of Hoopeston is hoping to open new doors for future development. Mayor Jeff Wise looks forward to a demolition project that will clear the way for space to attract new businesses. Nine old buildings, most in...
Kankakee Police report a pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle late Sunday afternoon. The accident happened about 5:15 in the 600-block of N. Entrance Avenue. Police stated the pedestrian was treated at the scene but died...
A 27-year-old Forrest is looking at a lenghty prison stay. Logan McPherson is charged with two-counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault. He was arrested by Fairbury Police last week. If convicted, PcPherson could...
Don’t let an internet Grinch ruin your holidays. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza says when shopping online to use credit cards, not debit cards. And don’t allow websites to store your card numbers.
"Protecvt your...
Despite efforts by two passer-by individuals and emergency rescue workers, a Loda man died after his vehicle plunged into Bayles Lake at Loda Saturday.
68-year-old Stevie Chapman was pronounced dead at Gibson Area Hospital...
