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State Rep. Josh Harms, R-Watseka, was honored by the Life Services Network for his dedication to issues affecting senior citizens and specifically for his support of the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka. Harms was awarded a...

The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department issued a statement today saying that an In-person counselor/navigator for the Affordable Care Act will be at Big R in Watseka, IL 1200 E. Walnut Street on November 2, 2013 from 8:00 a.m...

Jennifer Weaver, a radiology professional at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, was the featured speaker Wednesday in Watseka. She addressed the audience at the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon at Celebrations Banquet...

                             Chebanse mishap victim dies; Gilman man killed Wednesday...

The fire that destroyed the historic church at Schwer in Iroquois County Monday is believed to have been an electrical problem, and most likely an issue with the church organ. Officials looking over the ruins Tuesday said...

The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department has run out of flu vaccine and has canceled its remaining two walk-in vaccination clinics as a result. Officials said many people were getting the vaccine from pharmacies...

50-year-old Doug Depatis of Watseka was sentenced to eight years in state prison for manufacturing methamphetamine. Iroquois County Judge Gordon Lustfeldt sentenced Depatis Tuesday for participation in meth manufacturing and...

Illinois State Police report two people were sent to area hospitals after a head-on crash on Route 45/52 in Iroquois County. An 18-year-old Bourbonnais motorist, Ross Bissaillon (Biss – sale-on), was passing vehicles while...

Two drivers were taken to area hospitals Tuesday after a head-on collision in Iroquois County. Illinois State Police report it was a three-vehicle accident on Route 45/52 at county road 3300 N. Medical helicopters were requested...

Plans to rebuild already in motion St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at Schwer was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. No injury was involved. A cause hasn't been determined. Firemen were able to save the parish hall, which...