Local News

The American Red Cross invites blood donars to the Sheldon Community Center today (Monday) for a local blood drive.  The event is from 12:30 pm to 6 pm.  Organizers report several appointments have been canceled for...

City officials are asking local citizens to allow their water tap to run to help prevent water lines from freezing.  Gilman and Watseka leaders, Kankakee, Bradley and Bourbonnais citizens are instructed to let the water run...

Attorney Nancy A. Nicholson will serve the 21st Judicial Circuit as an Associate Judge.  She was elected by the seven circuit judges to fill the vacancy created when then-Associate Judge Bill Dickenson was elected...

The return of fairs in the summer of 2021 is so still up in the air. And the fair boards and volunteers may again be involved in decision-making alterations to scheduled events. The Ford County Fair is one of the earlier events...

In the past decade, Illinois has recorded the second largest population loss among U.S. states with West Virginia leading the way. Some cities are offering money to relocate there. Tulsa, Oklahoma is offering $10-thousand dollars...

A 2-vehicle crash in Newton County, IN Wednesday is under investigation by Sheriff's Police. It happened at County Road 1700 S a mile south of Kentland.  A 19-year-old driver from Goodland had his sportscar rear-ended...

Public safety agencies want to remind citizens about staying safe during this weekend’s extreme cold temperature readings. Public health departments, emergency management offices, city and village government leaders, and senior...

              Kankakee County Museum Names Veronica Featherston its New Director Veronica E. Featherston of Manteno has been chosen by the Kankakee County...

The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in...

The University of Illinois Flash Index rose to 96.3 from its 95.9 level in December. The report said January results suggest only modest gains for the economy because of the resurgence of the virus and the mandated closures...