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Damaging winds could be a factor today (Wednesday 11/26 in Illinois and Indiana. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory until 9 pm, effecting the central parts of the two states. Wind gusts could reach 45-50...

Law enforcement efforts will increase during the holidays. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up patrols and reminding the public to...

The Illinois Department of Revenue is urging residents to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft while shopping during the holiday season. Tips include shopping with trusted retailers, paying with a credit card, using...

Proper hygiene comes into play as health experts offer advice about the likely cold and flu season. Caution is the word. Seasonal illness rates are below previous Novembers as we head into the Thanksgiving season. But experts...

The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency is giving people a heads-up about the availability of warming centers during the upcoming winter season's cold days. The warming centers can provide relief when extreme weather...

                                       Hummingbird Coffee House in Piper City benefits Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois...

                             ABC’s “Good Morning America” features Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch It’s a Christmas tradition that’s certainly a big hit in...

Angela Morrey has been named the President and CEO of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County.  Morrey had been the Economic Alliance’s Vice President of Business Development and Director of Marketing and Business...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 113 will be closed for repairs at the BNSF railroad crossing in Coal City on Sunday, November 23. The closure will be for approximately one day. A posted detour...

                    ILLINOIS THANKSGIVING DINNER COSTS MIRROR NATIONAL TREND OF DECLINING PRICES Thanksgiving dinner prices in Illinois are continuing to ease, mirroring the...