A woman well-known in the area has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Hoopeston Multi Agency Service Center. Dana Schaumburg was recently named to the position.
Schaumburg is a Milford native and at one time was...
The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Watch, effective from 12 noon Friday thru midday Sunday.
Precipitation is expected throughout the weekend that will bring hazardous travel conditions...especially on...
This (Thursday) morning’s freezing rain finds much of Kankakee and eastern Will Counties under a blanket of ice and flooded roadways. Some reports of more than an inch and a-half of freezing rain led to slide-offs and rollover...
The 2nd Annual Brett Barragree Memorial Fundraiser is currently accepting contributions to “Support Continuing Education for Area 1st Responders”.
Brett Barragree was a passionate first responder for 20 years of his short life...
The American Red Cross says blood donations dropped significantly in recent weeks, leading to a severe shortage.
The organization is issuing an emergency call for people to donate blood and platelets. Blood drives are scheduled...
A proposal to issue Watseka water bills to residents on a monthly basis will go the full City Council later this month. The Public Works committee voted (Tuesday) to read meters and issue monthly statements to make it easier for...
The 2017 Women’s Choice Awards is listing Gibson Area Hospital as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Ostetrics. The award signifies that Gibson Area Hospital is in the top 17% of 2,815 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics.
GAHHS...
The Iroquois County Board voted 18-2 Tuesday morning to approve the resolution authorizing the public safety tax approved by voters in November.
The lone two dissenting votes came from Lyle Behrens and Russell Bills.
The vote...
The Gilman City Council is balking about paying a $3840 annual fee for communication service through the 9-1-1 Center.
Municipalities, fire districts, and ambulance operations in the county have paid their fees for handling and...
A 38-year-old is the city of Kankakee’s first homicide victim of the new year. Darrel Jordan was shot yesterday (Monday) afternoon not too far from Kankakee City Hall.
The Coroner’s office confirms Jordan died after he was taken...
