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A new poll shows small businesses fear they will have to shut down within six months if inflation continues.  The Alignable Small Business Inflation poll asked over 5-thousand businesses if they were concerned about...

Another nickel increase….THAT’S the price hike for gas in Illinois. The price increased 5-cents since yesterday (Mon). The average price for regular gas in Illinois is now $5.45. Area prices very depending on which community...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that construction on U.S. 24 through Watseka in Iroquois County will begin Monday, June 6. Work will mill and resurface 3 miles of U.S. 24 from the Sugar Creek bridge...

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Chicago Department of Public Health say Illinois has its first case of probable monkeypox. The case appeared in a Chicago man who had recently traveled to Europe.  The...

Through a grant provided by the Autism Society of America and private donations, the Autism Society of Indiana purchased picture communication boards to be placed in the vehicles of all first responders and law enforcement in...

A collision between a motorcycle and a Jeep (Sunday) in Kankakee County killed a Manteno man. 41-year-old Richard Culp was identified as the victim. Illinois State Police investigated on Route 50 at 10,000 North Road about 8:45...

A new, upgraded emergency room at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is ready for occupancy. Pending a final approval, the facility is expected to open next week (June 8). Riverside CEO Phil Kambic said the ER renovation has...

Americans are invited and most-welcome to attend any of several Memorial Day services this weekend.  The holiday weekend is considered one of the special events of 10 federal legal holidays observed in the U.S.&nbsp...

The 21st Judicial Circuit of Illinois has a new judge, effective July 6, 2022.   Marlow A. Jones has been appointed to fill a vacancy when Judge Adrienne Albrecht retires, effective July 5.  Jones' appointement was...

Iroquois County's first installment of the 2021 taxes come due June 9.  The second installment is due September 9.  Taxes can be paid at the Iroquois County Treasurer's Office during regular business hours.  County...