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The Illinois State Polices are reminding people to be vigilant and aware to prevent any hate crime activity and potential terrorism in the wake of the Israeli-Hamas conflict. ISP continues coordinating statewide law enforcement...

The Ghoulish Goblin Gathering will be returning to the Watseka Park District soccer fields on Saturday, October 21 from 10 am - 6 pm.  This year’s event totes the free admission opportunity for families to come and spend the...

There's now at least four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Tom Bennett.  Watseka resident Susan Wynn Bence announced her candidacy.  She was Bennett's Chief of...

Today is National Farmers Day, a day to spotlight the incredibly important work America’s farmers and ranchers do to provide food, fuel, and fiber for our nation. In 2023, (American Farmland Trust) AFT has awarded over $1...

The push to keep kids safe continues in Livingston County.  And the group, C.H.A.O.S., made four more recent arrests of individuals seeking sexual acts with minors. The recent arrestrs included two from Fairbury. The CHAOS...

                                               Southbound I-57 bridge replacement in Kankakee begins...

A structure fire in Watseka Sunday night displaced one person and killed two dogs.  Fire Chief Ken Baier reported a candle may have been the cause of the accidental fire at 440 E. Oak Street.  Flames were seen coming...

It's fire prevention week and several area departments along with fire protection districts are spendning time talking about fire education programs.  Some departments are hosting open houses while inviting the public to...

– Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) isreporting the arrest of 23-year-old Carter Meister of Forrest, IL for four-counts of Criminal Sexual Assault. Felony charges against the officer came...

A 4-generation farmer from Livingston County is announcing his intent o seek the Republican nomination for the Senate seat now held by Tom Bennett.  Mike Kirkton is a veteran, farmer and businessman.  In a press...