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Kankakee Police Chief Larry Regnier tells the Daily-Journal "it's kind of a tit-for-tat situation," rival gangs shooting at each other. And another incident happened Wednesday. Chief Regnier said the rival gang war's been going...

Danforth Fire Chief Jason Brown and Watseka Police Chief Roger Lebeck are being praised for their knowledge and leadership in serving the Iroquois County 9-1-1 Board.  Both men are retiring from the local Emergency Telephone...

Newton County, Indiana Sheriff Tom VanVleet is recognizing three employees in his department with longevity awards. The sheriff said "we are lucky to have these dedicated employees and sincerely appreciate their commitment to...

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced a $70 million plan Tuesday to widen Interstate 65 throughout Lake County to three lanes in each direction from Merrillville to Lowell. Pence said the project is part of his Major Moves 2020...

Manteno Patrolman Jason Forbes was honored (Monday) at the Manteno Village Board meeting. Forbes was recognized for his actions last month (Nov 21, 2015) responding to an apartment fire on Raven Drive. A Commendation Letter read...

The rescue of a 14-year-old boy earned honors for emergency responders. Bourbonnais Police Chief Jim Phelps commends officers for their professional cooperation. Members of the police department, a 9-1-1 Dispatcher and...

The Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce "Hometown USA" Business Expo will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Watseka Community High School. By being the voice of business, the Watseka Area Chamber of...

A 29-year-old man – police say is homeless – is in custody charged with robbing three banks in Champaign County. Darryll Coleman may be linked to bank robberies in Vermilion County and in Indiana. Paxton Police also say...

Jasper County Sheriff's police arrested a Rensselaer man for sexual misconduct with a minor. 57-year-old Harley Struble allegedly provided at least one girl with alcohol, tobacco and marijuana, according to...

A 36-year-old woman was in custody after a reported shooting in Newton County, Indiana Friday. Charges were being reviewed by the prosecutor's office. Now charged with aggravated battery is 36-year-old Kristal Miller of...