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An investigation into today's (Thursday's) cell phone outages is looking into whether or not it's part of a cyberattack. AT&T cell phone service is fully restored after being out for most of the day. Reports say the FBI...

Illinois is included in a massive cellular service outage that is affecting thousands across the country. More than 50,000 AT&T customers reported service outages early Thursday. The cities with the most outages included the...

The department of addictions studies and behavioral health at Governors State University has been awarded a $507,000 grant to increase the number of certified alcohol and drug abuse counselors in Illinois.  The grant...

A 23-year-old Milford man was sentenced to 3 years in prison in Livingston County Court for sex offenses.  Felony charges were filed against  Shane Deaton for Traveling to Meet a Minor and Indecent Soliciation of a...

A 2023 survey of rural challenges revealed that inactive downtowns are an ongoing problem for rural communities in Illinois, but an economic development expert says it doesn't have to be that way.>>>> A recent...

                        ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKES ARREST AND SEIZE $700,000 WORTH OF DRUGS The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested 45-year-old Juan Carlos Oliva...

The next vice president for academic affairs at Kankakee Community College has more than 20 years of experience as a higher education administrator. Dr. Quincy Rose-Sewell will become KCC’s chief academic officer, responsible...

Information and forms for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral program are available from the office of Iroquois County Treasurer, Kurt Albers, according to an announcement made by the Treasurer’s Office. The program allows...

How to revitalize downtown areas in rural Illinois communities was the topic of a recent University of Illinois Extension presentation. A 2023 survey of rural challenges revealed that inactive downtowns are an ongoing problem for...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 3 Commander, Capt. Pat Manno, announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSCs) in counties during March. The use of the Roadside Checks combine a strong sense of public awareness...