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An interstate crash involving a truck carrying cattle that happened early Wednesday resulted in several cattle being killed. Illinois State Police reported the truck driver was westbound on I-74 about 2:40 am. 29-year-old James...

A Fountain County, Indiana deer hunter was airlifted to the hospital after a fall from a tree stand Wednesday afternoon. Department of Natural Resource (DNR) officers said it happened around 4:15 p.m. in a wooded area south of...

It's the largest fundraiser of the year for the Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka. The 34th Annual Harvest Daze runs Friday evening through Sunday. Vendors, food, and entertainment are on the grounds at the old courthouse on...

About 50 potential employers are setting up displays at the KCC Job Fair Thursday. The program runs from 9 am 'til Noon on the Kankakee Community College campus. The fair is free to the public. . Veterans are especially...

Two teens being tried as adults for the murder of a Pembroke Township man had their bond set at $1 million each. The teens are charged with the shooting death of 70year-old Thad Wells. Well was shot when the door of his rural...

KANKAKEE AREA METROPOLITAN ENFORCEMENT GROUP (KAMEG), BOURBONNAIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, KANKAKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE BRADLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Northfield Square Mall, 1600 N. Route...

The possible dissolution of the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department pushed the Ford County Board to take action. The County Board (Monday) voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Rick Bowen to enter into an agreement with an...

The cause of a garage fire in rural Martinton was under investigation today. The structure fire was reported at 10:40 Monday night. The call alerted a half-dozen departments to 2429 N and 2320 E Road in Iroquois County. Firemen...

A group of motorcyclists riding near Momence Saturday resulted in a collision, sending three people to the hospital. One driver was arrested for DUI and for not having a proper operator's license. State police investigated north...

State Police report the arrest of a Manteno man for operating a lawn tractor while under the influence of alcohol. 35-year-old Anthony Roulo was found stopped on Illinois Route 50 Sunday morning. Police said the lawn tractor did...