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Watseka Implements Fireworks Ban Amidst Drought: Safety Measures in Effect 

WATSEKA, IL - In response to the intensifying drought conditions, the City of Watseka announced Friday afternoon it has taken a proactive step by enforcing...

7.5 Million Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due to Impalement Risks

CHICAGO, IL - Zuru has issued a recall for their popular Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys and Robo Alive Junior...

Drought Persists: Surrounding Areas Enforce Burn Bans, No Fireworks Amid Severe Conditions

KANKAKEE, IL - Severe drought conditions continue to plague Kankakee County and its neighboring regions in Illinois.  Iroquois, Livingston, and a significant portion of Will...

Campground in Indiana Closed Indefinitely After Fatal Storms

SPENCER, IN - In the wake of the devastating storms that claimed two lives in April, the Owen County State Park Campground, located near Spencer,...

Shot and Forsaken: Dog’s Tale of Survival Under Chicken Coop Ends in Rescue by Local Organization

KANKAKEE, IL - In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded last Wednesday, a dog named Tillie found herself seeking refuge under a chicken coop after her...

Manteno Principal resigns following ‘lewd activity’ arrest at Kankakee River State Park

MANTENO, IL - Manteno High School Principal  Rodger Schnitzler has tendered his resignation following an arrest at Kankakee River State Park last week. According to the Illinois...