Iroquois County

Iroquois County, IL – Fatal Crash Claims Life of Local Man, Severely Injures Woman

Watseka, IL - A car crash in Iroquois County on Monday morning resulted in the death of a Cissna Park man and severe injuries to an Ashkum woman.  According to...

Illinois Driver Killed after Plunging Car into Lake, Yards From Shore 

LODA, IL - A man from Loda, Illinois, was killed Saturday morning after his vehicle plunged into Bayles Lake. According...

Iroquois County Collision: Loda Woman Injured in Two-Car Crash on County Road 200 N.

Iroquois County, IL â€“ A Loda woman was injured in a two-car crash in Iroquois County earlier this week,...

Watseka Tornado Siren Alarms Residents: But It’s Just a Test!

WATSEKA, IL â€“ Residents were taken aback this morning when a tornado siren blared at approximately 10:42 am. Watseka...

Beware the Flame: Watseka Dogs’ Tragic End Sounds Alarm on Candle Safety

WATSEKA, IL - A local resident has been displaced after a tragic fire, suspected to have been ignited by...

Illinois Woman Killed in Rollover Accident, Second Mowing Fatality in County Within a Week

Ashkum, IL - A 48-year-old woman, JoEll Lemanager, lost her life in a rollover accident involving a lawn tractor on her rural property north of...

Alcohol Sales Tax Doubled to Fund Police Pensions and Downtown Beautification

WATSEKA, IL - The Watseka City Council has voted to double the tax on alcohol sales from 3 to 6 percent.  The additional revenue generated from...

Iroquois County Declares Burning Ban Amidst Severe Drought 

Iroquois County, Illinois - As extreme drought conditions persist in Iroquois County, authorities are urging citizens to exercise caution and refrain from any form of...

Riverside extends Mammography Services to Watseka 

Watseka, IL - Riverside announced Wednesday the addition of mammography services at its Watseka Campus, meeting the community's healthcare needs.  Recognizing the importance of convenient access...

Watseka Police Respond to Multiple Bomb Threats, Safeguarding Local Businesses

WATSEKA, IL - The Watseka Police Department swiftly acted upon receiving a series of automated bomb threats targeting numerous local businesses Friday.  Taking immediate precautions, law...

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...
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