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Son of former Kankakee school superintendent agrees to plead guilty to traffic violation
Son of former Kankakee school superintendent agrees to plead guilty to traffic violation
Larenz M. Walters, the son of former Kankakee School District superintendent Genevra Walters, agreed to plead guilty Tuesday in Iroquois County to a traffic violation.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Son of former Kankakee school superintendent agrees to plead guilty to traffic violation
Livestock prices favorable; risk management remains key
Livestock prices favorable; risk management remains key
Livestock markets in 2025 have been more favorable than in recent years compared to crop markets, but a high price environment does not mean producers should ease up on risk
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Livestock prices favorable; risk management remains key
Illinois 116 work in Pontiac complete
Illinois 116 work in Pontiac complete - WGFA Radio
Illinois 116 work in Pontiac complete
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December 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Illinois 116 work in Pontiac complete
Stay Active This Holiday
Stay Active This Holiday
Staying active during the holidays is a great way to maintain your well-being amidst the festivities. Here’s a simple and effective holiday workout routine that you can do without any
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December 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Stay Active This Holiday
I-55 project in Livingston County complete
I-55 project in Livingston County complete - WGFA Radio
I-55 project in Livingston County complete
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December 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I-55 project in Livingston County complete
Iroquois County Sheriff's Police reports
Iroquois County Sheriff's Police reports
On December 18, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Kaylen O. Wells, 26, of Beaverville. According to police reports, Wells was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant for failure to
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Iroquois County Sheriff's Police reports
Kankakee's Edison school closure hearings begin - Shaw Local
Kankakee’s Edison school closure hearings begin
The first of three public hearings regarding the proposed closure of Edison Primary School was held Friday.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Kankakee's Edison school closure hearings begin - Shaw Local
Kankakee Shooting Leaves Man Dead
Kankakee Shooting Leaves Man Dead - WGFA Radio
Kankakee Shooting Leaves Man Dead
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December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Kankakee Shooting Leaves Man Dead
Iroquois County Board approves appointments
Iroquois County Board approves appointments
Several appointments were made at the December Iroquois County Board meeting.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Iroquois County Board approves appointments
Iroquois County Board hears about economic development
Iroquois County Board hears about economic development
The Iroquois County Board heard from Iroquois Economic Development Association Executive Director Angel Crawford at the December meeting.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Iroquois County Board hears about economic development
5 expert tips for live Christmas tree disposal
5 expert tips for live Christmas tree disposal
LISLE, Ill. (Dec. 17, 2025)—Fresh Christmas trees don’t last forever, and the tree care experts at The Morton Arboretum recommend planning ahead for proper disposal once it’s time to take
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December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
5 expert tips for live Christmas tree disposal
More Seniors Now Eligible for Property Tax Relief Under New Illinois Law
More Seniors Now Eligible for Property Tax Relief Under New Illinois Law
Chicago — The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding senior homeowners of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program, which has been expanded thanks to legislation signed by
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December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
More Seniors Now Eligible for Property Tax Relief Under New Illinois Law
Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Relentless Justice
Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Relentless Justice
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. The nationwide...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Relentless Justice
Watseka Police reports
Watseka Police reports
On December 17 at 8:33 a.m., the Watseka Police Department was dispatched to the 400 block of E Ash Street for a report of a domestic battery. Upon arrival, the
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December 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Watseka Police reports
Top 3 barrel decorations chosen by Crescent City Historical Society
Top 3 barrel decorations chosen by Crescent City Historical Society
Crescent City Historical Society has announced the winners of its 8th annual barrel decorating contest. There is no first, second or third place finishers, just the top three decorated barrels.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Top 3 barrel decorations chosen by Crescent City Historical Society
Crescent City kindergarteners, first-graders enjoy afternoon with grandparents, special guests
Crescent City kindergarteners, first-graders enjoy afternoon with grandparents, special guests
The afternoon of Dec. 12, the kindergarten and first grade students at Crescent City Grade School got to spend the afternoon with their grandparents or special guests. This annual event
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December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Crescent City kindergarteners, first-graders enjoy afternoon with grandparents, special guests
Iroquois County Republican Women donate to local organizations
Iroquois County Republican Women donate to local organizations
The Iroquois County Republican Women’s Club recently distributed donations to three local organizations.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Iroquois County Republican Women donate to local organizations
Life Education Center presented at CCGS
Life Education Center presented at CCGS
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County partners with the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education and the Pledge for Life Partnership to bring kindergarten through sixth grade students...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Life Education Center presented at CCGS
Fall 2025 Dean's List at Olivet Nazarene University announced
Fall 2025 Dean's List at Olivet Nazarene University announced
BOURBONNAIS — The Fall 2025 Dean’s list has been announced at Olivet Nazarene University.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Fall 2025 Dean's List at Olivet Nazarene University announced
Schill sentenced to 7 years on Weapon Charge
Schill sentenced to 7 years on Weapon Charge - WGFA Radio
Schill sentenced to 7 years on Weapon Charge
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December 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Schill sentenced to 7 years on Weapon Charge
Tax levy approved by Crescent-Iroquois CUSD #249 Board of Ed
Tax levy approved by Crescent-Iroquois CUSD #249 Board of Ed
The board of education of Crescent-Iroquois CUSD #249 began its Dec. 15 meeting with a Truth in Taxation hearing, called to order at 5:55 p.m. Steve Massey called the meeting
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December 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Tax levy approved by Crescent-Iroquois CUSD #249 Board of Ed
Probation for Teen who Attacked Paramedic
Probation for Teen who Attacked Paramedic - WGFA Radio
Probation for Teen who Attacked Paramedic
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December 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Probation for Teen who Attacked Paramedic
Watseka Public Library plans Family Fun Day
Watseka Public Library plans Family Fun Day
The Watseka Public Library transforms into a Dinosaur Park for Jurassic January Family Fun Day on Saturday, January 31st! Come and see your favorite dinosaurs from 50 million years ago!
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December 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Watseka Public Library plans Family Fun Day
Physician Roger Taylor joins Iroquois Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic
Physician Roger Taylor joins Iroquois Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic
WATSEKA — After nearly five decades of caring for women across the region, Roger Taylor, M.D., FACOG, a physician generations of families have come to know and trust, is now
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December 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Physician Roger Taylor joins Iroquois Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic
Chebanse Lodge of St. Anne donates to three women's shelters
Chebanse Lodge of St. Anne donates to three women's shelters
The Chebanse Lodge of St Anne #429 continues it's work delivering gifts to those in need.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Chebanse Lodge of St. Anne donates to three women's shelters