Local News

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...

A Danville man faces several charges after a high-speed chase in Kankakee. 30-year-old Lavonta Roberts fled from an accident scene (Wednesday) then raced south on Schuyler Avenue, before he ran his vehicle off a ramp leading to...

The Red Cross was notified to assist Watseka residents after fire damaged their home Thursday afternoon. Three adults and three children were housed temporarily following the emergency call to 526 E. Locust Street. Watseka Fire...

A special Kankakee City Council meeting next Tuesday will further address public safety. The 5:30 pm meeting is September 29.  The meeting will be livestreamed on Comcast channel 4, the City YoyTuve channel and the city...

St. Anne school officials have taken necessary precautions toward the health and safety of students and staff after a student was diagnosed with coronavirus. Parents and guardians in the St. Anne High and Grade School Districts...

Local citizens are invited to support the American Cancer Society (ACS) by participating in a luminaria display Friday night.  Luminaria bags, which include a glow stick and a wood-block to hold it, can be placed on...