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The Future Farmers of America are meeting in Springfield this week.  The State Convention finds FFA members gathering to elect new officers.  Various workshops are scheduled to focus on  a variety of...

The Iroquois County Board  (Tuesday) approved resolutions that assist a handful of agencies in their efforts to rebound from the COVID pandemic. The local American Rescue Plan Act committee reviewed several more applications...

Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, closed since 2015, now available to landowners in 68 counties, two watersheds Farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners with property prone to flooding and nutrient runoff...

Hot weather is getting a grip on much of the WGFA-listening area this week.  Temps will hit the 92 degree range with the heat index expected to jump into the triple digits Monday thru Wednesday.  A heat advisory kicks...

Route 113 in Coal City will be closed at the BNSF Railroad crossing this Thursday, June 16.  Repairs will be made to the crossing.  Detours will be posted.  Motorists should  expect delays abd allow some extra...

Patching on I-55 in Livingston County starts today (Monday).  The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)  alerts motorists to work from the McLean-Livingston County line near Chenoa to north of Pontiac.&nbsp...

CDC Reports 32 Illinois Counties at High Community Level, Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Being Updated on Vaccinations and Boosters; Vulnerable People Should Avoid Crowded Indoor Spaces The Illinois Department of...

The UpliftedCare Board of Directors is announcing Fawn Hendershott has been selected the new executive director of UpliftedCare.  The announcement comes after a nationwide search.  She brings over a decade of clinical...

The  first of two Neighborfest events in Kankakee is all set for Saturday, June 11 at Pioneer Park.  Citizens are invited to share in some fellowship and fun while getting to know your neighbors and city leaders.&nbsp...

The Iroquois County community of Wellington welcomes the public to its Sesquicentennial celebration this weekend.  Saturday and Sunday events include a display of historici memorabilia, kids events, food and a Sunday worship...