Newton County Sheriff’s Police report a pedestrian was struck and killed on a State Highway in Newton County Tuesday. A 9-1-1 call alerted authorities to a crash just before 7:30 pm on State Road 10 near CR 570...
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting that a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in Putnam County south of Standard, near the border of LaSalle County. It happened at about 4:40 (this) Wednesday morning.
There are reports...
A Veterans Honor Program welcomed the community at Watseka High School this (Friday) morning. American Legion Post 23 presented the colors. Area veterans were invited to the program. A breakfast was served prior...
The Illinois Veterans' Home in Manteno is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. There are 19 residents and 11 staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, and all are presenting mild symptoms...
Four-term Mayor Steve Wood has been ousted by voters in Rensselaer, IN. Voters favored Jeff Phillips in Tuesday's Election. Phillips, a former police chief and GOP Chairman in Jasper County, received 74% of the...
The Gotion Battery Plant re-zoning hearing goes before the Manteno Planning Commission November 21. An expected large crowd has officials having re-located the meeting from the Leo Hassett Community Center to the Manteno...
Iroquois County residents are asked to participate in the Harbor House community outreach survey. The survey is part of an ongoing effort to build stronger relatiosnhips with the community to increase advocacy and...
