18-year-old Macyn Dyer of Goodland, IN is the new queen of the Punkin Vine Fair at Kentland. The freshman at Ball State University was crowned Monday night to open the 2026 County Fair. She will reign over the week's activities...
Some $50,000 damage reported from a house fire in Kankakee this (Mon) morning. Firefighters were called to the 900-block of Cleveland Av about 3:15 am. An upstairs bedroom fire was quickly extinguished. A female resident was...
— A mosquito has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Ford County, the Public Health Department confirmed on Monday.
The batch was collected from Melvin, according to the health department, and is the first specimen to test...
The summer weather is accompanied this week with five area fairs, welcoming visitors to support 4-H and FFA projects and enjoy carnival fun. Visitors are urged to protect themselves from the heat, drink plenty of water to stay...
Following a career defined by executive leadership, entrepreneurial success, and unwavering commitment to servant leadership, John Keigher has been named the 2026 John M. Fulton Distinguished Alumni Award recipient by the...
The 2026 Iroquois County Fair runs July 14-19th. The Talent Show is Tuesday 7/14 at 4 pm followed by the Queen Pageant at 7 pm.
The Carnival Armband Special is Wednesday 7/15. The ITPA Tractor Pull begins at 6 pm. Thursday...
Municipalities, Park Districts urged to apply for IDNR grant
State Senator Patrick Joyce is urging park districts and municipalities in the 40th District to apply for the...
Friday 7/10 is the deadline for Iroquois County taxpayers to pay their first installment of the 2025 real estate tax bill. State statute calls for a 1 1/2 percent penalty if not paid on time. The County Treasure's office is open...
Water supplier for Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais, Danville
Aqua Illinois is seeking the approval of an almost $23 per month rate hike from the Illinois Commerce Commission. The company website...
(The Center Square) – Voters in seven Illinois counties have a chance to join 33 others that approved referendums to consider forming a new state apart from Cook County. Measures will be on the ballot this November in Coles...
