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                      National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes the hard work of 911 dispatchers across the country When seconds can mean lives, public...

Iroquois Memorial Hospital continues its involvement in making sure there’s a positive footprint in the Watseka area community. The IMH presence and the hospital’s professional commitment to the area’s health care needs are of...

“It’s been a fun 10 years and I enjoy what I do.” Amanda Hibbs says she looks forward to continuing her work with local/area businesses as she celebrates a 10-year anniversary as Executive Director of the Watseka Area Chamber of...

A Pembroke Township man is jailed in Kankakee County facing drug and weapons charges.  37-year-old Lawrence Taylor III was arrested early today (Wednesday) after a search warrant was executed.  KAMEG Agents, assisted by...

Contested races in Iroquois County (Tuesday) only drew the attention of 13.8% of the voters.  Watseka and Clifton offered voters choices for aldermen and trustee seats.  Referendum questions were also on the...

The second Tuesday of the month is test day for county and state emergency sirens. However, several Illinois counties canceled today 's (Tuesday) emergency sirens test due to the  threat of severe weather in the balance...

Kankakee County residents have the opportunity to vote on a sales tax referendum in today's Consolidated Election that would create mental health treatment for those in need.  Voters will decide if they are willing to adopt...

The Iroquois County ballot has contested races for City Council in Watseka, the Village of Clifton, Clifton is also asking voters if The Village Should Become a Home Rule Government – Yes or No ? Hoopeston School District 11 also...

Voting polls are open today (Tuesday) 6a ‘til 7pm. It’s the Consolidated Election…governmental bodies, school boards, townships, library district seats, fire district board seats, junior-college board district seats --- there’s...

Wind Advisory issued Tuesday afternoon until  Wednesday (April 5) at 4 pm ... The NWS issues the advisory -- Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected.  Portions of central, east...