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A measure meant to keep the Clinton and Quad Cities power plants open is nothing more than a multi-billion dollar bailout for the nuclear industry, according to some observers. State Senator Jason Barickman said it’s better than...

“Christmas Traditions” is this year’s theme for the 31st annual Bradley Christmas Fantasy Parade. The event steps off at 6:30 pm Friday on Broadway Avenue. Eight-year-old Serena Martinez will serve as ‘Miss Merry Christmas”...

PBL Superintendent Cliff McClure says the school board is ready to move forward on planning for an addition to the Clara Peterson Elementary School building. Construction of a two-story, 63,400-square-foot addition to the...

Kankakee Community College has gratefully accepted the donation of a squad car from the village of Bradley. The 2010 Dodge Charger is being used in KCC’s Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement courses. “Allowing students to utilize the...

A property owner caught three people burglarizing his residence along State Road 54 in Iroquois County. As a result, two Watseka men and a Loda woman face charges of burglary, criminal damage to property and possession of stolen...

Officials at Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services (GAHHS) recently accepted the “Rural Health Hero” award. Dr. Ben Brewer and CEO Rob Schmitt were present for the ceremonies held at the University of Illinois College of...

A fight in Bourbonnais Saturday triggered a response from several police agencies outside Olivet Nazarene University. Emergency responders say the fight took place at the high school Thanksgiving Tournament. Several police...

It was a first-ever Christmas parade in Milford. And the City of Watseka held its annual parade to help get the holiday spirit in gear this past weekend. There were 31 entries in the Milford parade Sunday evening. Organizers...

An attempt to cash-in stolen lottery tickets led to the arrests of two Watseka Men Saturday. Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police report 58-year-old Avery Durflinger Sr. and 35-year-old Avery Durflinger Jr. were jailed on charges of...

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