The Iroquois County Board (Tuesday) gave approval to Gilman resident Gerald "Jed' Whitlow to fill a vacancy on the board in District 2. Whitlow was sworn-in by County Clerk Breein Suver. He was one of the candidates...
Kankakee County is seeking critical feedback to target local funding and identify key needs. In partnership with the City of Kankakee and Respark Leadership Consulting, Kankakee County’s Community Needs Assessment will be open...
Kankakee County officials were investigating the death of a Bourbonnais husband and wife in what’s being called a domestic issue. Police and the county coroner were called (Monday) to a residence on Cherokee Drive. A couple found...
The 2022 Newton County Punkin Vine is underway in Kentland, IN. The Queen Pageant is this evening. Six young women vy for the crown. Five contestants also compete for Miss Teen. The fair, featuring 4-H and...
45-year-old Mickey Lonielio of Oak Lawn was jailed in Watseka Friday. He's charged with possession of stolen property (in excess of $10,000). Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested him on a local...
Kankakee Police report three teenagers were shot while attending a house party in the city. Officers responded to the 300-block of N. Hammes after receiving a report of shots fired. A 15-year-old, a 17-year-old and a...
Joining President Joe Biden and survivors of gun violence at the White House is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The morning meeting is highlighting recently enacted federal gun legislation that requires more background checks for...
Illinois has a new Supreme Court justice, and she's making history. Judge Lisa Holder White becomes the first Black woman Illinois Supreme Court Justice. Holder White was selected by Justice Rita Garman as her replacement and...
Officials with the United States Attorney’s Office report a Roberts man pled guilty to attempted kidnapping. 37-year-old Paul Theesfield–who was the water superintendent for the towns of Roberts and Elliot– was accused...
