Ford County

Will County Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Governor’s Office

Crete, IL – A Crete man was arrested after allegedly sending a threatening email to the office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), 49-year-old...

Kankakee Residents Called to Support Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy at Bradley House

Kankakee, IL – Wright in Kankakee, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bradley House, is urging...

Bourbonnais Snapshot: Capture Photography Fun at Snapshot Camp!

Bourbonnais, IL – Ready, set, snap! The Bourbonnais Park District is excited to announce the Snapshot Camp for...

Frankfort Finds: Community Garage Sale Day Coming August 3rd

FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready to shop till you drop, Frankfort! The Frankfort Park District is hosting its...

World UFO Day: The 1897 Sightings in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas

Kankakee, IL - As enthusiasts worldwide celebrate World UFO Day, Kankakee County residents reflect on a peculiar event...

Gibson City School tightens Security Measures After Threatening Note Found

GIBSON CITY, IL - Police officers will be stationed at Gibson City Melvin High School starting Wednesday after a threatening note was found on May...

Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) Announces 2022-23 Coach of the Year Winners

CHICAGO - The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) has announced the winners of its 2022-23 Coach of the Year Awards. The announcement was made statewide...

Ford County Public Health Raises Awareness for Oral Cancer During Observance Month

FORD COUNTY, IL - The Ford County Public Health Department is joining the rest of the nation in observing April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month....

Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation Offers High School Senior Scholarships for 2023

The Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation has announced its 2023 High School 4-H Senior Scholarships. Graduating 4-H seniors in Ford and Iroquois counties are eligible to...

Ford County and American Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms in Gibson City

The Ford County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer free smoke alarms to residents in Gibson City....

Former Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Student Advances in “The Voice” Blind Audition Round

Deanne Geiken, a 19-year-old aspiring singer and former Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School student, has made it to the blind audition round on NBC’s hit reality...
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