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St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend. Some may be celebrating that “everybody’s Irish” day before the weekend. Lot of parties planned. But be careful ! Law enforcement efforts will find extra people patrolling to keep the roadways...

The Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services is excited to announce the headliner for the 4th annual GAHHS Summer Bash, which will occur on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Downtown Gibson City. Headlining this year is a rock...

National Weather Servie has issued a Special Weather Statement: Strong southwest winds and low relative humidity this afternoon will result in an elevated fire danger. Any grass or brush fires that ignite will likely become...

Clove Alliance, a leading nonprofit organization that serves Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties in providing hope and healing to survivors of sexual violence, has launched its new strategic plan. Clove Alliance collaborated...

                                         HazMat response, no serious injury A HazMat incident (Saturday morning) alerted...

A steady rain continued Friday morning into mid-day, temps expected to peak at 57. The NWS was expecting up to 1.5 to 2 inches in some areas. Rain is forecast into Saturday and Saturday night.  Sunshine returns Sunday...

A 61-year-old man has been identified as the victim who died in a house fire Tuesday morning in Kankakee.  Robert Hull died at a local hospital.  He was found on the 2nd floor of a 2-story structure on S. Greenwood...

Illinois food banks will share in over $28-million in USDA grant money to benefit populations in need. Governor JB Pritzker announced $28.8 million in grant funding to provide free locally produced foods to vulnerable...

Indiana Fire Chief Kyle Conrad has been recognized for his 40 years of service on the Brook-Iroquois Township Fire Department. And the recent award ceremony (Feb 28) came when Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones paid a visit...

Iroquois County was formally recognized for its StormReady accreditation (Monday).  The National Weather Service (NWS) representatives presented county officials with a plaque and ceremony at the Courthouse in Watseka.&nbsp...