An unoccupied apartment home was destroyed and two neighboring houses were damaged when an early-morning fire broke out today (Tuesday) in Kankakee. Firefighters answered the call about 4:20 am. The fire activity...
The Champaign County Coroner's Office is investigating the apparent hanging death of a Paxton man, found dead in a Champaign motel room Monday night.
52-year-old Timothy Donley was discovered at the Days Inn, according to...
It was the largest turnout in the 32-year history of the Strawberry Jazz Festival. Sunday's crowd was estimated at more than 5,000 for the annual event. Small Memorial Park was packed with people who gathered for the...
The deadline for junior and open show entries for this year's Ford County Fair is Monday, June 13.
Entries should be sent to Jane Meyer, 1795 N. 1800E Rd., Thawville, IL 60968. They must be received or postmarked by June...
A 26-year-old Onarga man faces drug trafficking charges following a weekend traffic stop near Rantoul. Ethan Dufrain allegedly had about 3 pounds of cannabis in a car when Illinois State police made the stop on I-57 Sunday...
Indiana State police report a 5-year-old boy was airlifted after a crash on Interstate 65 in Jasper County Sunday afternoon.
Police said a pick-up was southbound when the truck's rear tire blew out. The driver, 26-year-old Terry...
Several road closures went into effect last Wednesday (June1). Motorists in Iroquois, Ford, Kankakee and Livingston counties could be effected with detours.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced the closings...
A one-time president of the State Bank of Herscher was ordered to 'pay up' and is now prohibited from conducting any banking business in any financial institution.
Todd Widholm answered to charges brought by the FDIC (Federal...
Two Iroquois County high school seniors are recipients of $4,000 scholarships, courtesy of the Iroquois Farmers State Bank of Iroquois – with branch offices in Beaverville, Ashkum and Gilman.
Iroquois Farmers State Bank...
The Illinois State Public Health Department is warning people about rabid bats. Health officials have discovered two rabid bats within the last four days within the Chicago city limits. This year alone health officials have...
