Kankakee Community College received word this week that it’s among the best in placing students in jobs. A new website, called Zippia, helps students with career choices. Zippia ranked the local college No. 1 among Illinois'...
The Will County community of Manhattan was hit hard by a tornado Tuesday evening, damaging the U.S. Post Office and at least a dozen other structures.
No reports of injuries. Power was out for several hundred ComEd...
ADVISORY FROM THE FORD COUNTY FAIR
The Ford County Fair has become aware of several websites selling counterfeit tickets to the fair’s Travis Tritt concert on Friday, June 29. The sites look like the image attached to this...
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue will be in Chicago today. The former Georgia governor delivers a morning keynote speech to the United Fresh Produce Association.
He’ll then take part in a lunch hour discussion with the Wall Street...
The Ford County Fair crowned its new fair queen Monday evening. 19-year-old Kaiti Zbinden of Gibson City was selected by the judges, besting a field of seven contestants.
Kaiti is the daughter of Kelli Zbinden. Kaiti completed...
Local officials in Piper City have issued a boil order for the entire town until further notice.
A boil order in Donovan remains in place until further notice.
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Community leaders are urged to make cooling centers available for those who may not have access to air-conditioning as the hot, humid weather makes a return this week.
Public buildings, schools, churches and community centers...
The National Weather Service advises about the possibility of isolated severe storms today (Tues) - this afternoon through tonight. Meteorologists also advise about some very hot and humid conditions for Friday through the...
The 2018 Miss Ford County Fair Queen Pageant is this evening (Monday). The event is set for 7 pm in the dance building at the Melvin fairgrounds.
Contestants include Katelyn Crabb of Paxton, Kaiti Zbinden of Gibson City...
Local residents in Momence helped police track down three now charged with stealing more than $10,000 in equipment from the city’s streets and alleys building on June 16.
Citizens reported suspicious activity. Charged with theft...
