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Several business and government closings today.  It's Presidents Day and most area banks, schools, federal offices are closed.  There is no mail delivery.  If yo're venturing out to do business, you may want to...

An Illinois appellate court is dismissing Governor Pritzker's appeal of a temporary restraining order blocking his mask mandate in schools. The three-judge panel released the decision late last night, noting that the state's...

The snowfall throughout Illiana left most roads a mess. Clean-up efforts are undrway and will continue into the weekend. Snow plows have been hampered by blowing & drifting snow. Icy roads have been frozen and some routes are...

State Representative Jackie Haas was joined by Kankakee County Sheriff, Michael Downey, and Kankakee County State’s Attorney, Jim Rowe, during a press conference (Thursday) to introduce a package of bills designed to support...

An early-morning shooting in Kankakee Thursday leaves a teenager dead. 15-year-old Tremain Wilson is identified as the shooting victim. He was rushed to a local hospital where he died of a single gunshot wound. No arrests yet....

The Indiana State Fire Marshal and State Police are investigating a fatal house in Monticello (IN). Two persons were found deceased inside the home. There are no identifications at this time. Fire crews from several departments...

                • Many counties are under flood alerts and winter storm warnings. Multiple hazards will make for an impactful day on the roads. Ponding on roadways and ditches overflowing...

Two people from Hoopeston were killed and another Hoopeston man was injured in a head-on collision Tuesday. Illinois State Police and the Vermilion County investigated, between Hoopeston and Rossville. Coroner Jane McFadden...

A Dwight woman faces several traffic charges after a head-on crash (Saturday) on Route 47. Police report 31-year-old Kristen Geffs allegedly crossed the center line and hit another car head-on. The crash occurred at 12:30...

A Route 1 crash Tuesday, between Hoopeston and Rossville, killed a Danville couple.  63-year-old Jerry Crippin and 63-year-old Linda Crippin were pronounced dead at the scene after their Jeep was hit head-on.  Illinois...