This is part of a 12-story road-trip series looking at the people and places along Illinois 1, including Watseka and Milford in Iroquois County.

DuBois Lakeside Church will kick off Vacation Bible School with their “Hometown Celebration” Day, Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is representing the State Police, guardians of a DNA indexing system defense attorneys ...

If you're looking for fireworks in Illinois this 4th of July, you're in the right place. Whether you're staying close to home or road-tripping for the perfect view, this complete schedule has every co ...

Welcome to Bertrand’s Horse Ranch, Petting Zoo and Pony Rides of rural Watseka, where Lennie Bertrand has just about “everything” to pet or purchase — 45 miniature horses and ponies, ...

John was born March 16, 1933, in Kankakee, Illinois, to the late Joseph Ciaccio Sr. and Rose Peri Ciaccio. He served in the United States Army from 1953–1955.

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan faced trial more than a decade ago, though his funeral Thursday afternoon in Kankakee felt like one last relitigation of his legacy as he was laid to rest. A ...

KANKAKEE, Ill. - Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans on Thursday to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service held at Asbury United Methodist Church in his hometown.

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who died last week at 91, will be honored with a funeral service Thursday at Ashbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee. Ryan served as governor from 1999 to ...

KANKAKEE, Ill. (WLS) -- A funeral was held Thursday for the late former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. He died last Friday at the age of 91. He was remembered with a memorial service in his hometown ...

Illinois is arranging funeral services for ex-Governor George Ryan, who died at 91. His tenure is noted for imposing a death penalty moratorium, but also a prison term for fraud.