A barn fire in rural Kankakee County this (Tues) morning alerted fire personnel. Further details are un-available. An emergency dispatch came in just after 10 am in Limestone Township.
Chebanse Township Fire answered a mutual...
Several area fire departments were called to a structure fire in Pembroke Township. Mutual aid was called about 10:50 am to 7500 S and 16524 E in eastern Kankakee County.
Beaverville, Papineau, St. Anne, Momence, Aroma Park are...
Some of the estimated 180 stranded motorists who were sheltered in Ashkum overnight were cut loose this (Monday) morning, sent on their way after being pulled off I-57 Sunday due to extreme weather conditions.
Ashkum Fire Chief...
District 21 experienced blizzard conditions in Kankakee and Iroquois County throughout the night. I-57 is currently snow covered and hazardous. U.S. and State Roadways are snow covered with sections that are not passable...
Ashkum and Chebanse Township firemen staffed warming centers in Iroquois County overnight. The Ashkum Colliseum and the Community Center in Clifton provided some relief for stranded motorists pulled off I-57. Illinois State...
Local community leaders are encouraged to open governmental buildings to accommodate the public who may need relief from the cold temperatures.
Libraries, park districts, and school buildings may also be available to escape from...
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 21 - Ashkum
A winter storm warning has been issued in the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford. This warning became effective today...
GIBSON CITY – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger believes Congress will soon reach an agreement on the Farm Bill.
The Republican lawmaker said Friday farmers need not worry. He expects an approval vote within a week or two, adding...
A Hazel Crest (IL) truck driver was killed Saturday morning when his rig plunged from I-57. Illinois State Police reported the semi-trailer landed on top of the truck tractor.
State Police reported 49-year-old Jeffery Foster was...
Illinois State Police were investigating a crash early Saturday on Interstate 74 that took a life.
Vermilion County Coroner Peggy Johnson reported the accident was under investigation. The victims' name was being withheld...
