Dwight Police arrested a man on numerous charges this week including escape, fleeing and speeding. Eddie E. Brown III, 23, was arrested for obstructing justice, driving while driver’s license, permit or privilege to operate motor vehicle is suspended or revoked, possession of a stolen firearm, escape – failure to report to penal institution or periodic imprisonment, resisting or obstructing, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, speeding and having a firearm without

Two people have been arrested in connection with the 2024 robbery of a Bloomington restaurant. Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Biaggi’s on East Empire street in December 2024. Evidence confirmed a robbery had occurred involving suspects wearing masks, gloves and dark clothing. One suspect reportedly displayed and used a weapon during the incident. Authorities report the suspects fled after stealing personal and business property, including cash. Those arre

The Illinois House passed a Senate bill early last Friday morning which is of great benefit to school students in Watseka.    SB2683, sponsored in the House by State Representative Jason Bunting (R-Emington) provides that the approval for bonds authorized to be issued under the School Code and approved by the voters of Iroquois County Community Unit School District Number 9 in an April 2021 referendum remains in effect for 10 years after the date of the referendum. The measur

The outside of The Brown Jug is shown Tuesday morning in Chenoa along Route 24. A short agenda meant a brief meeting for the Chenoa City Council Tuesday evening. The group approved funding for a façade grant for Bill Bridge of the Brown Jug, which is located along Route 24. Sarah Michaels presented information about the upcoming Christmas at the Crossroads and the city authorized funds to advertise for the event. It was also revealed that more tree plantings are planned for t