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A Watseka woman was treated for minor injuries after running her vehicle off a road and hitting a pole.  39-year-old Heather Keeton was westbound on Iroquois County Road 2200 N.  She lost control on loose gravel before...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 2,084 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 21 additional confirmed deaths. Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases reported for first...

13 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 13 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease...

Watseka and the Iroquois County area can reflect on the life of John "Jack" Swan Saturday in Watseka.  Jack was a friend to many and was a loving husband and father. His civic involvement was so recognizable over the years...

A Grundy County warrant sparked the arrest of a Gilman man in Watseka.  41-year-old David Blair was arrested by Watseka Police.  The Grundy County warrant was for failing to appear for possession of a controlled...

Next Tuesday's (August 11) Iroquois County Board meeting is scheduled for 9 am at the Administrative Center in Watseka.  The meeting site returns to the County Board Room after previous meetings were moved to the County...

Employees in the Livingston County Department of Public Health tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the office th close today and Friday.  A cleaning of the office and further testing will determine when the office may be...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois is still heading in the wrong direction with COVID-19 numbers. The Governor says if numbers continue to climb, more restrictions could be imposed. Pritzker is placing the responsibility on...

Another 1,953 new confirmed cases of coronavirus were recorded in Illinois.  The Illinois Department of Public Health today (Thursday) announced another 21 deaths from the virus.  Governor JB Pritzker has not ruled out...

Iroquois County Assistant State's Attorney Kara Bartucci has been named new Associate Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit.  She succeeds Judge Miachel Sabol, who was just sworn-in as the Circuit's new Residetn Judge for...