Kankakee County Sheriffs police say two Hopkins Park men were arrested by Kankakee ATF Task Force agents Monday night on weapons charges. 30 year old Jeremiah HIll and 57 year old Albert Willis were in federal court in Urbana Wednesday for an initial court appearance. The 4 month investigation into Hill netted investigators 11 firearms. …… Read More »
One of three guards at the Pontiac Correctional Center, charged with official misconduct and battery for beating an inmate in February, has taken a plea deal. 31 year old James Fike of Bloomington, 45 year old Jason Cremer of Odell and 21 year old Giovanni Rodriquez of Normal allegedly beat a man doing time for…… Read More »
There is apparently no reason for concern about an unusual flare and black smoke coming from the Exxon Mobile plant on South Frontage Road in Channahon today. Exxon officials telling Channahon police that the plant is experiencing something they call a process upset which is causing the anomaly.… Read More »
It’s a full day of activity today at the Iroquois County Fair. The Rhinestone Cowgirls perform at five and seven and the day wraps up with the demolition derby at 7:30. At Wednesday’s opening night, 20 year old Brianne Miller of Martinton was named 2019 Fair Queen. 21 year old Taylor Hasselbring of Cissna Park…… Read More »
7/15 – 7/20 Newton County Fair Website
7/17 – 7/22 Iroquois County Fair Website
7/20 – 7/27 Jasper County Fair Website
7/26 – 7/27 Merchant Street Music Fest Website
