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The most recent COVID positivity rates are showing some improvement, but health officials still insist the public needs to maintain safety measures. Illinois’ Region 7 is still sliding downward. The rate was down to 15.7...

Vermilion County Boardmembers (Monday) re-elected Larry Baughn as Chairman.  The Hoopeston resident will serve a second term as chairman.  Board members also selected Craig Golden unanimously as Vice...

A swearing-in ceremony was held in Kankakee Monday for newly-seated County Board members. And the Board’s re-organization finds the recent former Chairman back in the lead seat. Andy Wheeler was re-seated as Chairman. He resigned...

At Monday’s re-organization meeting in Watseka, John Shure was re-elected Chairman in Iroquois County. Lyle Behrends was selected for the Vice-Chair for the next two years. 94.1 WGFA
The Boil Order in Gilman, issued last week by E.R.H. Enterprises, was lisfted over the weekend. 94.1 WGFA
Organizers of the annual Christmas Parade in Bradley say they're thankful they were able to figure out a way to to keep everyone socially distanced in delivering the 35th annual event Friday evening.  Gail Schultz sa9d...

Two adults and three children were displaced by a house fire early today (Monday) in Ashkum.  Ashkum Fire Chief Jeff Glenn said his department answered the call just after midnight to 201 N. Hubert Street. The single-story...

At least a 3-person race is shaping up for mayor of Bradley in April.  Mayor Pro Tem Mike Watson is seeking the job, as is local businessman Gene Jordan.  Now, recently-re-elected Kankakee County Recorder of Deeds...

FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS & MULTI TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS APRIL 6, 2021 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION Iroquois County Clerk Breein Suver has announced filing hours for accepting petitions for Iroquois County School Board Members and for...

"Christmas Memories" is the theme for this (Friday) evening's 35th Annual Bradley Christmas Parade. It's a drive-thru event to help control the spread of COVID-19. The parade route's been altered to a stand-still event. Entries...