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The retirement of State Senator Tom Bennett has attracted four Republicans with an eye on Illinois’ 53rd District. Seven candidates had been circulating petitions, but in the end, four followed through. Monday marked the end of...

Santa Claus' arrival was welcomed by hundreds of visitors, marching bands, floats, and well-lit emergency vehicles during the Village of Bradley's annual Christmas parade Friday evening.  The 38th annual parade was hi-lited...

Nineteen-year-old Jorge Campos of Momence is facing felony charges for an August 2023 crash that killed a Grant Park motorcyclist.  Charges against Campos include Reckless Homicide, Failure to Report a Crash involving Death...

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced an additional $13 million investment in the Job Training and Economic Development Program for workforce training for Illinoisans struggling to gain...

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is recognizing CSL Behring the top manufacturing site in Illinois.  The state association named the Kankakee County bioscience operation the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year, citing the...

The Annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Bradley is this evening. The parade route across Broadway Avenue is likely to include 70 plus entries, plus marching bands, emergency vehicles and of course, Santa Claus. The 38th Annual...

If your dog has a dry cough, don’t panic.  But there is a nationwide dog illness that has stirred concern.  No confirmed reports of such illness in Illinois, but Vermilion County Animal Control officials are on the...

In the spirit of the holidays….Iroquois County’s FOOD from the HEART is setting up for the annual food give-away on December 9.  Volunteer help is also appreciated and donations are most welcome to accommodate those people...

Best Children’s Unit > ICE Travel Softball Best Walking Unit > First Rust & Savings Bank Best Use of Lights > DeLahr Welding Best Religious Entry > Cornerstone Church Best Decorated Emergency Vehicle &gt...

Snowflakes & Mittens” was the theme for the kick-off to holiday season in Watseka (Friday evening). The Iroquois County Historical and Genealogy Society made the most of that theme, earning the Best of Theme Award during the...