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The death of an Arkansas man and woman is being treated as a murder-suicide in Kankakee County.   Illinois State Police and the County Coroner's Office investigated a call Wednesday along I-57 in Otto Township.  A...

An unspecified accident along Route 24 West (Walnut Street) in Watseka closed down businesses Thursday night.  Power line were down and local businesses were forced to close while repairs were made.  IDO crews were also...

A spokesperson at the Carus Chemical Plant in LaSalle reports a chemical used in drinking water was released into surrounding neighborhoods following an explosion and fire at the company's site on 8th Street in LaSalle...

Iroquois Memorial Hospital is helping you create "A Healthier Me in 2023."  An upcoming "Know Your Numbers" Lab Fair and Heart Month Specials plan has been laid out. Iroquois Memorial Hospital has made it its mission to...

Longtime Public Defender Robert McIntire is the newest Judge in the 5th Judicial Circuit.  The Illinois Supreme Court appointed McIntire to replace the retired Judge Nancy Fahey.  Judge McIntire’s term will run until...

Republican leaders from 13 central-Illinois counties have voted to elevate Gibson City's Tom Bennett to the Illinois Senate seat vecated by Jason Barickman.  Bennett will be sworn-in Wednesday as the 103rd General Assembly...

Sunshine develops today (Monday) after the early-morning fog.  Thick fog covers much of the listening area early, motorists need to be aware of slick spots near exit ramps and bridge decks.  Sunndy Tuesday, high near 44...

After a weekend of various volunteer and meet-and-greet events, Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be inaugurated for a second term in Springfield Monday. The event at the Bank of Springfield Center in the capital city begins at 11:30 a.m...

Harbour House and the Watseka Elks are recognizing Iroquois County First Responders (Saturday).  An Appreciation Breakfast at the Elks Club in Watseka invites all first-responders  to enjoy breakfast and learn more...

Illinois State Police report the arrest of Noah C. Cox, a 22-year-old male from Kankakee for Possession of Child Pornography.  Last month, Investigators executed a search warrant at Cox’s residence in the 400 block of S...