This summer, Level Up your reading, at the Watseka Public Library! Log the minutes you read to earn points, badges, and rewards. For this year’s challenge we will have a mix of reading goals and points earned from participating in events. Please stop in to the library if you need any assista…
On June 30, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Brittney Schultz, 29, of Milford. According to police reports, Deputies knew Schultz to have an outstanding Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of possession of controlled substance. Deputies located Schultz in the…
Cissna Park is excited to announce that there will once again be a Talent Show during Old Settlers.
In what has become a tradition in the community, American Flags greet passersby coming in to Watseka on Route 1 and U.S. 24.
The Unit 9 School Board approved a number of measures at its June 24 meeting.
Make every dining experience fun and flavorful by including garden fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers in your meals. Allowing guests to harvest and season their drinks, entrees and sides from the garden or container creates an interactive experience they are sure to remember.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expansion of its list of ZIP codes where lead exposure testing is required for children who live within those areas. According to a news release, 180 new zip codes, representing parts of 47 Illinois counties, have…
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state to ensure access to quality resources and programming for all Illinois residents, Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced in a news release July 1.
It is not my place to question the college choice of a high school recruit. That is better left to the player, his parents, family, friends and high school coach. Nobody ever said "Wonder what the sportswriter thinks I should do."
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team and college basketball at large:
SPRINGFIELD – As summer gets into full swing, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public about the importance of motorcycle safety for everyone on the road. In just the past week, ISP alone responded to four motorcycle fatalities, according to state police information.
AURORA – Aurora University has named Jordan Schroeder of Watseka to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.
The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is moving forward with new leadership.
Watseka — Iroquois Memorial Hospital has announced that Dr. Roger Taylor will be joining Dr. Mohannad Rajjoub this fall as part of the growing gynecology team at the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic.
UpliftedCare Community Grief Center is inviting women veterans to attend the Women’s Vet-to-vet café on Wednesday, July 9 from 10 am-noon. According to information provided, women will have the opportunity to meet other women veterans, share stories, access resources and make new connections…
June 1-30, 2025
Summer has arrived, bringing hot weather with it. What better way to cool off than by enjoying some delicious ice cream with friends, especially during National Ice Cream Month.
Wednesday, July 9 from 4:00 to 7:30 pm is Earth Night at the fair!
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Illinoisans to celebrate July 4th and the start of Summer 2025 safely by following proven safety guidance so as not to spoil the fun. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesse…
Families celebrating the Fourth of July will still face high grocery bills, with prices down an average of just 30 cents from last year’s record, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2025 marketbasket survey.
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