A 22-year-old ex-con was arrested in Braidwood (Wednesday night) after allegedly sexually abusing a 15-year-old for five months.
Jason Escalante was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and...
The State Fire Marshall arrived at the scene of a fatal mobile home fire in Sheldon this (Thursday) morning. Investigators are looking over the ruins of the tragedy that left one of two occupants dead.
Iroquois County Coroner...
Kankakee County’s Criminal Justice Committee meeting (Wed) revealed information troubling State’s Attorney Jim Rowe.
Rowe is voicing his opposition about news that former S-A Jamie Boyd is under consideration for a position in the...
A speeding stop made by Illinois State Police led to drug charges aganst two men in Iroquois County Tuesday. Both men were jailed in Iroquois County for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
19-year-old Austin Gaither and...
Firefighters in Sheldon responded to a structure fire this (Thursday) morning at 530 N. Second Street. No details available at this hour. MUtual aid answered the call. Firemen from Concord, Donovan and Kentland...
Motorists need to be aware that bridge work over I-57 Illinois Route 45/52 in Kankakee is now underway. Lane closures will be part of the detail, when necessary. The work is likely to continue thru the summer months and completed...
Supervisor of Assessment Chief and Zoning Administrator Bob Yergler informing his Iroquois County Board it may want to pay attention to growing interest in solar farms.
Yergler said there’s been some interest, perhaps because...
Seven contested mayoral races appear on the Iroquois County ballot for the upcoming April 4 Consolidated Election. Included is a four-person race in Watseka, where current Mayor Bob Harwood is not seeking re-election.
Voters...
Iroquois County Clerk Lisa Fancher has announced that the publication of the full ballot, as well as sample ballots for the April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election are now available on the county’s website at...
An appointment to serve on the ETSB Board in Iroquois County raises a little concern and questions. The concern is really about inclusion and a little fairness. County Board Chairman John Shure appointed Charles Alt of Cissna...
