The Revitalizing Downtowns Act introduced in Congress would aim to enhance the future of once vibrant commercial and retail spaces. As more retailers try to recover from the pandemic, local economies are hurting. Some...
Ameren Illinois utility customers will be paying more money to heat their homes this winter. Bills will be increasing up to 45%, maybe more if those brutal temps settle in. The company reports natural-gas costs are up...
In the spirit of the Christmas season, victims of the Kentucky tornado last weekend won't be forgotten. The Watseka Family Festival committee has organized a Toy Drive for the Kids affected by the deadly tornado. ...
Illinois and Indiana State Police will be increasing patrols during this upcoming holiday season, part of a statewide crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving. Starting this week until January 1, troopers will be on...
The Cissna Park 8th Grade Wildcat basketball team eyes a state championship this (Thursday) evening. The 8th grade girls are in Clinton for matchup against Sigel St. Michael's for Illinois' IESA championship. Cissna...
Two Kankakee men were sentenced Monday in separate child enticement cases. A U. S. District Judge handed down the rulings in federal court in Urbana. 31-year-old Kyren Williams and 30-year-old Jazzie Simmons will serve prison...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT… put in place at 6 pm Wednesday and running thru 9 am Thursday. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties.
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The Christmas Decorating Contest... Light Up Milford... still welcomes your entry for this Saturday's judging. An 8 pm deadline tonight makes your home or business eligible for prize winnings in several categories. ...
A Paxton man killed in a 3-vehicle collision in Iroquois County Monday has been identified as 36-year-old Kris Edburg. County Coroner Bill Cheatum said the vehicle Edburg was driving collided with a semi that swerved to...
