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People need to be vigilant when it comes to scams. That's the word from Senator Jason Barickkman. After discovering he was the victim of unemployment insurance identity theft, Barickman reminds people to be more aware and...

COVID-19 vaccine could be arriving in Illinois in a matter of weeks. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday it is anticipated Illinois will get 109,000 doses, which would cover around 54,500 people with two doses. But, Pritzker said the...

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and then Cyber Monday are followed up with Giving Tuesday. Nonprofit organizations are out soliciting donations from those who can donate during the holidays. Throughout the pandemic, many...

Six Vermilion County office-holders took their oaths of office (Tuesday) beginning new four-year terms in office. The four officials were elected November 3rd in the General Election. First-time office holder, Erika Briggs is...

Three veteran county office-holders began new 4-year terms in Iroquois County (Tuesday). State’s Attorney Jim Devine, Circuit Clerk Lisa Hines and Coroner Bill Cheatum were all winners in un-opposed elections last month. They...

The V.A. Illiana Health Care System hosts a career fair today (Wednesday).  The fair is a Zoom feature offered at 9 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 4:30 and 6 pm. Some of the positions available at the V.A...

Three veteran county office-holders began new 4-year terms in Iroquois County (Tuesday). State’s Attorney Jim Devine, Circuit Clerk Lisa Hines and Coroner Bill Cheatum were all winners in un-opposed elections last month. They...

United States of America flags are on proud display throughout much of Watseka where a military funeral today (Monday) will honor Army Sgt. Jeremy C.Sherman.  The 23-year-old will be laid to rest with full military honors...

                          Procession escorts war-hero home A proud Watseka community, and many more...

Illinois health officials are reporting over 12-thousand new COVID-19 cases.  The new cases of the virus were announced yesterday on Thanksgiving Day, along with more than 130 additional deaths.  Over six-thousand...