The Public is advised to remain alert for pavement failures during heat wave. IDOT is closely monitoring road conditions; on standby for emergency repairs With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state, the Illinois Department of... See more
Parts of Northern Illinois could be dealing with hot, humid conditions this week, prompting the NWS to issue advisories to many people throughout the region. It’s the first prolonged heat wave of the summer. The temps will build today (Monday) and likely ... See more
USDA’s latest crop progress and condition report (Moday) showed 41% of the state’s wheat was harvested, up 21 points from the week prior. Harvest pace is well ahead of the same time last year (15%) and the five-year average (32%). “Wednesday (June 17) fou... See more
The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) reminds residents that cooling centers will be available in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are safe during the next few excessively hot and humid days. The Centers offer... See more
A Roberts, Illinois, man, 41-year-old Paul Theesfield was sentenced (Monday) to 21 months in prison for mailing a threatening communication. The sentence will be served consecutively to the 12-year sentence he is currently serving for attempted kidnapping... See more
