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The WGFA-listening area is experiencing severe weather conditions this (Thursday) morning.  Threatening weather conditions have affected Kankakee County and now has moved to Newton, Lake, Porter and Jasper Counties in...

Watseka City Police alert the public that the use of golf carts and off-road vehicles on city routes requires compliance with city ordinance.  As the spring-like weather settles in, the use of golf carts, gators and other...

                        Spring 2024 enrollment increased by 5.1% from Spring 2023 Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges increased for the second straight...

The Iroquois County Board (Tuesday) discussed Governor JB Pritzker’ budget proposal to eliminate the Illinois sales tax on groceries statewide. County, cities, and township government could take quite a hit without that local tax...

Three trustees were appointed to fire districts in Iroquois County Tuesday.  The County Board approved appointments for 3-year terms expiring in May 2027.  Steve Byarley of Chebanse will serve the Chebanse Fire...

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...