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Mike Bossert was re-elected Tuesday to a new two-year term as Chairman of the Kankakee Board. Bossert won the approval of the board members on an 18-9 vote. The challenge came from 15th district board member Andy Wheeler. After...

He's no stranger to county government in Vermilion County. Mike Marron is the new Vermilion County Board Chairman. Marron stepped up from the vice-chair position Monday night, elected on a 24-1 vote during the reorganization...

A unanimous vote Monday gave the Ford County Board Chairmanship to Randy Berger of Gibson City. He replaces Rick Bowen who did not seek another term as chairman. Berger was re-elected to his third term on the board in November's...

Three county-wide officer-holders took their oaths of office today. Sheriff Derek Hagen, Treasurer Mindy Kuntz Hagan, and County Clerk Lisa Fancher were all winners in unopposed election November 4th. 94.1 WGFA
Kyle Anderson of Beaverville (District 1) is the new chairman of the Iroquois County Board. Anderson was the lone nomination when the County Board re-organized today (Monday). Anderson received 16 votes. Jean Hiles voted No...

Two St. Anne residents have been identified as the victims who died in a one-vehicle accident Thanksgiving Day in Donovan. 41-year-old Mark Morris and 32-year-old Joanna Bakula were killed when the piclup truck driven by Morris...

After months of discussion, or lack of it, there's a glimpse of unity. And the Iroquois County 9-1-1 Board is taking control to oversee operations in the 9-1-1 Center, including managing the emergency dispatchers. The new fiscal...

Two people are dead following an early-morning traffic crash in Iroquois County on Thanksgiving Day. The crash occurred on Route 52 in Donovan, shortly after midnight. The victims are yet to be identified. Relatives were being...

Central Illinois will miss out on any snow problems for Thanksgiving. But those in other places, like out east, there could be problems if traveling for the holiday. If there's any bright spot, it's that gas prices remain...

The Watseka Elks Lodge and the Watseka Kiwanis Club will lead the annual Christmas parade in Watseka on Friday, November 28th. Santa Claus arrives via the parade and will greet children at his downtown Santa House. The parade...