Watseka

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000 N Road in Manteno, which have disrupted traffic flow in both...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

Schaumburg, IL – Felony Charges for Local Woman Accused of Damaging Police Property

Schaumburg, IL - A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges following an incident at the Island Lake Police...

Illinois K-9 “Tucker” Utilizes Versatile Skillset to Locate Suicidal Subject

WATSEKA, IL - When people think of K-9 officers, the image of aggressive takedowns may come to mind. However, a recent incident involving Watseka Police...

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...

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...

From D1 to D4: Central Illinois Drought and the Firework Ban

WATSEKA, Ill. — Central Illinois is currently in the grip of a D1 drought, and it is crucial to understand the potential severity of the...
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