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COVID cases are rising across Illinois.  The increased numbers are sparking a warning from health officials who say a fifth wave could be underway.  The Illinois Department of Public Health reports after a decline in...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Democratic Party are hosting a big dollar fundraising reception with President Joe Biden Wednesday.  Reports say the top ticket price is $365,000. The Chicago Sun-Times reports the event is raising...

Residents of Thawville are under a boil order --- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.   The order was issued Saturday for south of W. Palmer Street, the west of the RR tracks. 94.1 WGFA
A Donovan man was jailed after Watseka Police responded to a call Sunday to the 400-block of W. Mulberry Street.  Tyler Hamlin was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Meth and Drug equipment.   City...

Donald Langston is headed to prison for the home invasion and beating of his estranged wife in 2020.  The former Hoopeston resident was convicted by a Vermilion County Jury in March (2022).  The jury also convicted...

A jury trial will be scheduled in Iroquois County for a Loda man accused in a January shooting in Loda. 22-year-old Colton Johnson entered a Not Guilty plea in Court last week. He’s charged in the shooting of 19-year-old Dylan...

County Treasurer, Kurt Albers, has announced that the 2021 payable 2022 real estate tax statements have been mailed to the taxpayers of Iroquois County. The first installment is due June 9th and the second installment is due...

A Rantoul man died of injuries suffered after his vehicle collided with a delivery fuel-truck in Champaign County. 27-year-old Jonathan Davis was pronounced dead in the ER at Carle Hospital. Coroner Duane Northrup will conduct at...

Felony counts of intimidation are on file against a 26-year-old northwest Indiana man. David Goetz II of Morocco allegedly threatened the justices of the Indiana Supreme Court, according to Indiana State Police. Police said an...

Twenty-one young 5th and 6th grade students compete today (Friday) at the 55th WGFA Iroquois County Spelling Contest.  The Spelling Bee airs just after 10 am from the Unit Nine Administrative Center in Watseka.  WGFA...