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Autopsy and toxicology results show an Iroquois County Jail inmate died of an overdose. 24-year-old Andre Maiden was one of two jail inmates who died within a day of each other … while in custody. Maiden died August 26 from...

A Danville man faces charges after he was caught driving the wrong way in Warren County, Indiana Saturday night. An Indiana State Police Trooper was in the middle of a traffic stop when he saw a car pass him going the wrong way...

Springfield Catholic Bishop Thomas John Paprocki is arguing against state-imposed lockdowns that kept people from practicing their faith and making a living. The bishop told a Springfield radio station (WMAY) the state’s efforts...

A lawsuit is being filed this week against the IHSA to allow fall sports to resume. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs plan to seek a temporary restraining order against the state's order to cancel most fall sports, including...

Two staff members in the Jasper County, IN Clerk’s Office tested positive for COVID-19. That’s forced the office to close until next Monday. Officials report the entire Courthouse will now be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized....

Hoopeston Police report two vehicles collided, then left the road and damaged four vehicles at an auto dealership last week. Thursday's accident was on S. Dixie Highway. While southbound, Vera Crozier of Hoopeston was turning...

A crash between a semi tractor-trailer and an SUV injured a motorist from New Mexico. It happened on Saturday in Kentland. at U. S. 41 and Princeton Parkway. The Newton County Sheriff's Office was called to...

Watseka Police reported a traffic mishap involving a school bus Friday morning.  It happened in the 500-block of S. Third Street at 7:45 in the morning.  The driver of a vehicle involved and her passenger were treated...

A Chicago man wanted on an Iroquois County warrant turned himself in at the Watseka jail.  27-year-old Adam Martin was wanted on the local warrant for failure to appear for escape.  He remains jailed. 19-year-old...

Many communities are yet to make decisions or announce their plans for trick or treating this year.  They may be wearing different types of masks, but some other communities in Illinois plan Halloween hours for...