The city of Watseka is celebrating its sesquicentennial early in June. A weeklong celebration is set for June 8 – 11th with several events and activities planned.
The city was established in 1867. The upcoming celebration—Ryan...
Kankakee police have arrested a Pembroke man in connection with Tuesday’s midday shooting that left one man dead. More arrests are expected.
The victim and the suspect have not been identified. Police initially said they believe...
ENID, OKLAHOMA. – The Kankakee Community College baseball team is in the final four of the NJCAA World Series.
After dropping its first game in the NJCAA Division II World Series tournament, Kankakee Community College has put...
Clean-up efforts continued Tuesday in northern Vermilion County where high winds, heavy rains and hail did damage in Hoopeston, Rossville and Bismarck Friday night.
No injuries were reported. The storm flooded streets and farm...
An afternoon shooting in Kankakee Tuesday left a man in critical condition. The victim was shot in the neck following what police are calling an altercation in an alley near Bourbonnais Street and Harrison Avenue.
Police believe...
A 30-year-old Illinois man who authorities say is a prime suspect in a two-state drug operation is in custody in Jasper County, Indiana. Sheriff’s Police report Dennis Hogan will be held for authorities in Kankakee County.
The...
More construction on Interstate 65 will cause some temporary closures and delays for motorists in Indiana this week.
A resurfacing project closes three ramps in White and Jasper Counties.
In White County, the U.S. 24 entrance...
Riverside Health Care, NuCor, and the Village of Bourbonnais are conducting a household hazardous waste drop-off event Saturday. It's at the Riverside Healthcare-Bourbonnais campus on Routye 45. Citizens can drop-off...
Cissna Park and Watseka are among area communities distributing poppies this Memorial Day weekend. Proceeds from donations benefit hospitalized veterans.
The American Legion in Watseka (Post 23) finds members along Walnut...
Two new alderman were seated Tuesday in Watseka. Brandon Barragree and Rob Hoffman took their oaths of office.
Alder-woman Bev Foster was absent. She too, was a winner in the April election.
Barragree is a veteran businessman...
