While the busy holiday rush continues, consumers are warned to be wary of scam activity. Phony money and fraudulent phone solicitors are busy again. Shoppers are also advised to pay attention to your surroundings.
Counterfeit...
“The Light of Christmas” is this year’s theme for the Iroquois County Cantata. The 41st annual Cantata is presented at the First Christian Church in Watseka.
The 3rd and 4th presentations for 2016 are set for this evening. Shows...
As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter.
Upcoming...
Employees in Lowell, Indiana will see pay hikes. The Town Council is approving two-percent raises for employees. It’s a suggested pay raise. The Council is expected to give formal approval at a December 27th meeting.
The elected...
Onarga mayor Mike Tilstra will not seek re-election in April, electing instead to run for a village trustee seat.
Former State legislator Shane Cultra is running un-opposed for Onarga Mayor.
Cultra served in the Illinois House...
April’s Consolidated Election will include a four-way race for mayor of Watseka. Current aldermen Mike Marcier and John Allhands will be joined on the ballot by former alderman Bill Nutter and a former mayoral candidate in John...
Weather-related closings and cancellations are the norm again today (Tuesday), but relief from the cold temps has arrived. Today's high likely around 32 and climbinb to near 40 by Christmas Day.
Slick roads and below-zero temps...
As the only four-year university on the Kankakee River, Olivet Nazarene University is uniquely qualified to host the upcoming conference focusing on long-term health of the Kankakee River Basin.
The Kankakee River Watershed...
A 27-year-old Bourbonnais man is dead after his car slammed into a semi-trailer, which had detached from its cab and blocked Route 50 in Bourbonnais.
Jonathan Grams was pronounced dead at the scene early today (Tuesday). State...
Ford County Sheriff deputies and Gibson City Police responded to an armed robbery in Melvin Saturday. The call was in response to an incident at the Melvin Convenient Store on Main Street in Melvin.
Sheriff Mark Doran reported a...
