It’s a problem in many communities. In Watseka, “dumpster divers’ have become headaches for business owners and city officials. Now – a city ordinance will require business owners to secure trash receptacles –...
Hometown Hero banners are now on display throughout downtown Watseka. And this afternoon, the community is invited to a “Hometown Hero Banner Celebration.”
The 5 pm event is at the newly-named Ted Horner...
The Vermilion County Fair and Expo gets underway today at the fairgrounds in Oakwood. Highlights for the first night include the Carnival opening at 5pm and the Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Queen Pageant beginning at 6pm. Queen...
The Watseka Fire Department responded to a house fire at 401 E. Sheridan Street yesterday.
According to the fire report, a smoke detector alerted the occupants and they discovered a fire in the basement. They quickly got...
Kate Wilson was crowned the 2024 Ford County Fair Queen last night.
Wilson is the 18-year old daughter of Mike & Heather Wilson. She is a 2023 graduate of Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School currently majoring in...
A severe storm made its way through parts of Illiana early this morning. The storm came with strong winds over 70mph, quarter sized or larger hail, and a high amount of lightning strikes.
Trees and branches were reported down...
Libraries and civic groups are lending time to educate people what Juneteenth is all about today (6/19). Millions of Americans have the day off, for a third straight year, for the federal holiday to commemorate the end of...
Health experts are advising people to stay hydrated, avoid long stays outside, and check on the well-being of friends and neighbors. The intense heat is expected to remain in place through the weekend. Temps will remain in the...
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As the temps intensify this week, health officials advise citizens to seek...
County Treasurer, Kurt Albers, has announced that the 2023 payable in 2024 real estate tax statements have been mailed to the taxpayers of Iroquois County. The due date for the first instalment will be July 12, 2024 and the due...
