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Call ahead if you’re venturing out to do business today. Many government offices are closed, some banks and service-offices may be closed to recognize Juneteenth….a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United...

Illinois State Police report the arrest of 35-year-old Mark A. Palinski of Bradley for three counts of Possession of Child Pornography.  The felony charge involves a victim being under the age of 13.  The National...

Father’s Day weekend coincides with Milford Fun Days. And the weekend fun in Milford begins today (Friday). The Lion’s Club Fish Fry at the Park Pavilion is from 4 – 7 pm. The Brat Pack provides musical entertainment 8 – 11...

A traffic stop on I-55 May 23rd finds a Pontiac woman facing arrest for Brining Contrband into a Penal Institution. 32-year-old  Jessica Croegaert also is charged with Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl.  A grand jury...

Kankakee 3 County is dealing with an increased number of cases involving gun-play. And the Criminal Justice Committee heard from Sheriff Mike Downey that many of the gun violence matters involving juveniles. "Shots fired cases...

A 35-year-old Tazewill County man faces charges in Livingston County for sex-related offenses. Jack Arnold was arrested at a Fairbury gas station for Traveling to Meet a Minor and for Soliciation of a Child.  Arnold was...

 A July 4th tradition at KCC is happening again. The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue on Tuesday, July 4 along the south banks of the Kankakee River.&nbsp...

35-year-old James Johnson of Limestone is the newest member of the Bradley Fire Department. The Bradley department now lists nine members on its roster. Johnson had been a member of the Limestone Township Fire Protection District...

Benton County, In officials report one person is dead after an early morning house fire today (Wednesday).  The victim is identified as 35-year-old Michael Redman.  An autopsy is planned for Friday. Several fire...

The Marching Warriors will serve as the grand marshal for the July 4 holiday parade in Watseka. Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing that the WCHS Marching High School Band will serve as this year’s “Red, White, &amp...