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Many school districts still need to make decisions about the fall school year following the COVID-19 pandemic repercussions.  State education leaders have yet to decide about online learning and whether students should be...

Mobile sports betting is live in Illinois. BetRivers Illinois’ Sportsbook has launched online. Users can go to IL.BetRivers.com, and register with a geolocation verification download on their desktop. There’s also an app for...

The IHSA has submitted Return to Play guidelines to the Illinois Department of Public Health. If approved, the guidelines would go into effect for all summer contact day activities as regions reach Phase 4 of the governor’s...

A Gibson City man was killed Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash near Colfax in McLean County. 28-year-old Kaleb Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by the McLean County Coroner’s Office. As reported on WGFA (Wed)…the crash was...

The Village of Chebanse has issued a Boil Order until further notice.  A water main break and maintenance work on the water tower prompted the boil order.  Residents are advised to boil all water for at least...

Normal bus service routes resume Monday, June 22, for River Valley Metro.  Fixed routes and Metro-Plus service will be running regulare routes again following the suspended service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  RVM...

A mobile home fire in Dwight Tuesday injured one person and a dog died. Dwight firefighters were alerted to the Creek Ridge Mobile Home Park on Spencer Street. Responders found heavy smoke and flames coming from...

The Red Cross welcomes visitors today at the Annex on Newtowne Drive in Bourbonnais.  A blood drive runs from Noon until 6 pm.  Walk-Ins are welcome.  The Annex also hosting a blood drive next Thursday, June 25...

Onarga residents are advised to boil their water until further notice.  The Boil Order was issued Wednesday evening for W. Seiminary Avenue from Ash to Pine Streets. 94.1 WGFA 
The Manteno Golf Course was victimized over the weekend. Ten golf carts were stolen. Kankakee County Sheriffs police are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with info is asked to call Crimestoppers 815-93-Crime. Video...