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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois officials are urging residents to make plans for disasters as Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Emergency Preparedness Month." Authorities will work with other states and the Federal...

Vietnam war hero John Fulton of Herscher will lead Herscher's Labor Day parade today as grand marshall. Fulton is a community leader and a strong advocate for agriculture, always involved in promoting the many ag programs...

It is time to honor those who labor in various jobs both locally, and across the nation. And in Vermilion County they will be honored in style with parades in Danville, Hoopeston and Westville...plus some big Labor Day Weekend...

The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency has announced that energy assistance is available for senior citizens and others who qualify. The Agency will take appointments for qualified households on a first-come...

35-year-old Christina Pundt of Georgetown was pronounced dead at the scene of a single car crash Sunday. Vermilion County Coroner Peggy Johnson said it appeared the woman lost control of her vehicle on loose gravel, south of...

Kankakee Police Investigators are working with patrol officers in reference to a shooting which took place in the 1300 block of E. Chestnut. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 815.933.0426, dispatchers...

It's happened again. A 13-year-old girl was airlifted to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis Sunday afternoon, after she crashed her Go-Kart into a tree. 13-year-old Lindsey White of Lafayette, was driving the Go-Kart with...

* Organization recognized for demonstrated leadership in ethical business practices * Watseka,,IL (August 30, 2013) – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has been selected as one of the 2013 "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the...

A six-month joint investigation into the sales of narcotics in Iroquois County resulted in the arrests of 10 suspects Friday. All have been booked into the Iroquois County Jail in Watseka. Bonds range from $10,000 to...

38-year-old Benjamin Johnson reportedly fire up to 10 rounds from an Uzzi into a truck owned by a man who owed him money. Jasper County Sheriff's Police said the rural Wheatfield man was arrested for the August 7th incident...