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Grundy County, IL – Structural Failures Prompt Immediate Closure of I-80 Bridge

Seneca, IL - A bridge over Interstate 80 near the Grundy County line has been abruptly closed this month following a concerning discovery during an inspection.  The Illinois Department of...

Indiana Fugitive Arrested in Texas, Wanted on Attempted Murder Charges

Hobart, IN - Ariel Ginjauma Jr., who was charged with attempted murder among other felony counts, was arrested...

Urbana Resident, Former Olivet Nazarene University Student Arrested After Alleged Campus Threat

Bourbonnais, IL - A potential crisis at Olivet Nazarene University was averted thanks to the vigilance of a...

Dyer, IN – Afternoon Crashes Leave Intersection Cluttered with Debris

Dyer, IN - A series of vehicular collisions on Tuesday afternoon left a major intersection in Dyer, Indiana,...

Victim Turns Tables on Robbers in Libertyville Nature Preserve Trail Incident 

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — A jogger turned the tables on would-be robbers during a brazen morning attack on the...

Kankakee, IL — Engineering Futures Unfold as Students Embrace STEM Challenge

Kankakee, IL — Kankakee's high school students gathered at Piggush Engineering on Saturday for the inaugural STEM Day competition. The event, aimed at fostering...

Kankakee County Invites Community to Medication Takeback Event – Dispose Safely on April 27

Kankakee, IL - In a community-wide health and safety initiative, the Kankakee County Coroner's Office has partnered with local and federal agencies to host...

Bourbonnais, IL – Classic Cars Converge for Cancer Charity: 14th Annual Benefit Car Show in May

Bourbonnais, IL - Bourbonnais is set to host the 14th Annual Benefit Car Show, a community event driven by goodwill and a passion for classic...

Mountain Dew Faces Ban in Illinois: Extreme Measures Against Extreme Drink, Others

Springfield, IL - Mountain Dew, the iconic beverage synonymous with extreme sports, may soon disappear from Illinois shelves if a new legislative proposal passes.  Senate Bill...

Will County, IL – Body Recovered from Des Plaines River Identified as Missing Local Man

JOLIET, IL - The Joliet community faces a tragic turn of events as the body of Robert Long, 37, was found in the Des...

Indiana Spring Frost Alert: Gardeners Brace for Chilly Weekend

Northern Indiana residents will experience dry and seasonable weather this weekend, with a noteworthy shift in temperatures, according to the National Weather Service of...
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