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Much of Illinois faces extreme heat levels for the next couple of days. The National Weather Service says today's forecast will involve temperatures in the mid-90s with heat indexes of more than 100. Tuesday is likely to bring...

The Watseka Family Festival is a local attraction this weekend.  The event showcases Legion park where all the activities are staged.  Included are live muiscal stage appearances Friday and Saturday.  Details at...

A manufacturing facility in Ford County is closing moving its operation to Alabama.  RhinoAg in Gibson City plans to shutter its operations by the end of March 2025.  Reports indicate 80 employees will lose their jobs...

Watsekafamilyfest.com is where you can find a list of the events that make the event happen. The family fun includes a carnival, Food Vendors, Live music and Games . The event is at Legion Park, where grounds crews have moved and...

                             Former Mayor, Alderman, ESDA Director, Businessman Lifetime Watseka civic leader Arthur “Ted” Hormer passed away Friday...

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas will be hosting an upcoming On-the-Spot event with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to assist constituents with the professional...

A vacant house fire in Watseka Wednesday morning is under investigation. The house… at 617 S. 5th Street… was a total loss, according to reports from Watseka Fire Chief Ken Baier. Three other departments (Crescent City, Milford...

The Iroquois County Board (Tuesday) voted to place a referendum question on the November 5 ballot asking voters if they find it OK to pursue separation from Cook County government to form a new state. The non-binding referendum...

Two drivers were killed as a result of a fiery two-vehicle crash that occurred during the noon hour Tuesday in Newton County, IN.  Both victims have not been identified. The accident occurred just past 11:30 am at Coun ty...

Iroquois County stages another summer event this weekend.  The OLd Settlers Reunion begins Thursday at Cissna Park.  The event runs thru Saturday, with musical entertainment, Talent Show, carnival fun and the grand...