The Kankakee County Board is providing nearly $750,000 in additional American Rescue Act (ARPA) monies for three projects. Applications were approved for the Helen Wheeler Center, a remodel project for the Circuit Court and...
A former State Representative serving the local area died last weekend. Now, visitation for Bill Black of Danville has been scheduled for Friday (September 15) from 4 to 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home in...
The FDA is approving updated COVID-19 vaccinations from Pfizer and Moderna. The updated shots target the Omicron subvariants now circulating throughout the U.S. There's been an uptick of COVID-19 cases. Local health...
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety as Illinois enters the fall harvest season. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be...
A 36-year-old Stockland man died in a single-vehicle accident last Saturday night in Iroquois County. Travis Wood was pronounced dead at the scene by the County Coroner's Office. Sheriff's Police said his southbound...
Former State Representative Bill Black passed away Saturday. He was 81. The veteran member of the Illinois General Assembly was a voice for Iroquois and Vermilion counties. He served the legislative seat dating...
Kankakee County officials are singing the praises of a huge economy booster. China-based Gotion has chosen Manteno as the site for its U.S. manufacturing site. The company received tax breaks fomr several taxing...
Super Saturday in Gilman --- includes a day-long list of fun, family events. A breakfast served by the Gilman American Legion from 7 - 10 a, leads into the Opening Ceremony at 9 am. Veterans will be recognized at the...
Fundraising efforts continue for the Watseka GOLD STAR Family Memorial. A local committee working with the Woody Williams Foundation is hopeful of raising money to construct a grant-stone memorial at the entrance to Legion Park...
