Iroquois County was formally recognized for its StormReady accreditation (Monday). The National Weather Service (NWS) representatives presented county officials with a plaque and ceremony at the Courthouse in Watseka. ...
Illinois State Police issued 57 citations during a recent effort to track motorists not buckled up. The Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) were held in Kankakee, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston and McLean counties in...
One man is dead following a house fire in Kankakee early this (Tuesday) morning. The victim was the lone person in the 2 1/2 story house at 622 S. Greenwood Avenue. Kankakee Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche reported the...
The Watseka Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant house on North 2nd Street early Saturday morning. A resident from across the street noticed the fire and called the fire department to report it. When firefighters...
Most people recognize Jim Ward as 'Mayor Jim Ward.' But the mayor has worn several hats over the years. And as a 56+ year resident of Crescent City, there's few, if any, who don't know Jim Ward. Maybe one of...
Iroquois County Public Health Department Offers Safe Sitter® Class - March 27, 2024
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone...
The Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for awards to be presented at the annual banquet Wednesday, May 1st. The Chamber awards recipients of the Professional and Staff Achievement winners. This...
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hosting its 25th anniversary event at the State Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday. The March 2 and 3rd event is at the Orr Building. Visitors can view and sample foods and...
