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President Biden talks inflation and farming in Illinois 

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden traveled to Illinois Wednesday on what could have been a damage control trip as inflation cripples Americans' pocketbooks.   The president visited a farm...

State designates funds for Illinoisans behind on water bills

(The Center Square) – Illinoisans in danger of having their water shut off have more funds to help. The...

Mall-O-Ween returns to Northfield Square Mall

BRADLEY - Mall-O-Ween is returning once again to Northfield Square Mall this Halloween. The annual event sponsored by mall...

New bill in Illinois will give students up to five “mental health days”

KANKAKEE – Students in Illinois will soon be allowed to exercise up to five mental health days as...

St. Anne CCSD #256 bows to mask compliance after being placed on probation by ISBE

ST ANNE – Students in St. Anne will once again be asked to wear masks after St. Anne...

Former KCC President Jerry Weber passes away

KANKAKEE - The fifth president of KCC, Dr. Girard Weber, died Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the age of 70. Weber was KCC’s president from...

CDC, IDPH: Small mixed household gatherings, traveling to high rate areas not advised

CHICAGO - With holidays less than weeks away, the Centers for Disease Control and Illinois Department of Public Health are advising residents to avoid...

336 quarantine at Indiana Wesleyan after NAIA Season tipped off in Bourbonnais

BOURBONNAIS – Olivet Nazarene University announced it would begin the NAIA Basketball season on October 27th against Indiana Wesleyan University in Bourbonnais. Olivet lost...

Veto session canceled amid worsening pandemic

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly that was scheduled to begin next week has been...

“We need help” Bourbonnais Fire details past fiscal moves following failed referendum

BOURBONNAIS – Eliminated positions, refurbishing a fire engine, upgrading to energy-efficient lighting, and applying for grants. It’s just a few of the things the...

Iroquois County reports record 95 cases Monday, 17.2% positivity

WATSEKA – The Iroquois County Public Health Department (ICPHD) released data Monday from recent COVID-19 cases in the area, including 95 newly confirmed cases...
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