Two Watseka residents are facing possession of Meth charges after their arrests by Iroquois County Sheriff deputies. 30-year-old Connor Wallace and 38-year-old Heather Osborne were wanted on outstanding warrants for possession of...
A welfare check at a Watseka residence led to the arrest of 28-year-old Paris Johnson early Sunday. Policeofficers report they were threatened when responding to a report of a woman having been battered by Johnson. ...
A reward is being offered for the shooting death of a horse. Vermilion County Sheriff’s Police are investigating. Anyone with info about the case can contact the sheriff’s department at 217-442-4080. A Hoopeston woman posted...
A new survey finds that two-thirds of companies that are moving are doing so because they are expanding and need more office space. According to Crain’s, 82% of the companies with growing revenue want a better configuration and...
Paxton Police announced the arrest of a 26-year-old Decatur man in a recent child predator sting. Dylan Conerty was under surveillance since early August of 2022 when it was learned that he contacted a 14-year-old girl. Police...
A two-year prison term was handed to an Orland Park man for a mutil-fatal crash in 2017. Sean Woulfe pleaded guilty to causing a deadly crash and was sentenced to two years in prison Wednesday. Woulfe was charged with...
Senator Patrick Joyce is teaming with Rep. Fran Hurley in sponsoring a piece of legislation that would assist the families of fallen first responders. A tax check-off passed the Illinois House last week. House Bill 4161 aims...
A new 3-year contract was approved to have Walker Farms Management handle farming operations on Iroquois County farm ground around the Administrative Center in Watseka. Walker’s Place acceptable bid is $380 an acre. There’s just...
The Spring sale is underway in Iroquois County. The annual tree and fish sale programs through the Iroquois County Soil & Water Conservation District welcomes customers' orders thru April 7. Pickup is set for...
Progress reported and enthusiasm among members of the Kankakee Riverfront Society. The not-for-profit organization is spearheading "The Currents of Kankakee" and the transformation of the downtown Kankakee riverfront. A...
