Deputies Grow Whiskers For Warriors

If you’ve seen any Bond County Sheriff’s Deputies out and about lately and noticed a little extra facial hair, they want you to know...

Bond County Salvation Army Breaks Donation Record

The Bond County Salvation Army broke their record this year with over $24,000 collected. Salvation Army County Chairperson Wayne Pierce told us the response...

Tips To Keep In Mind Before And While Shoveling Snow

Most of the WGEL listening area received about 4 inches of snow earlier this week and the forecast calls for more snowfall in the...

Weather Related Death In Madison County

The Madison County Coroner’s Office is investigating what appears to be a weather-related death due to snow removal activities. 66 year old Carl W. Walker,...

Neurosurgeon To Speak At St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland

Joseph Yazdi, M.D., a board-certified neurosurgeon, will be the guest speaker at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland Tuesday, January 7, from 6:00 to 8:00...

National Radon Action Month Declared

The Environmental Protection Agency has declared January 2014 as “National Radon Action Month.” Radon is a naturally-occurring, invisible, and odorless radioactive gas that can...

Officials Say Online Concealed Carry Applications Ready

State officials say they expect that the online system for concealed carry permits will be ready for gun owners on Sunday.  The website is...

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed On Rt. 127

Illinois State Police, Bond County Deputies, and Bond County EMS responded Wednesday, at 2:54 a.m., to the scene of a pedestrian accident on Rt....

Teen Tanning Ban Takes Effect Today

Another new law that goes into effect today in Illinois bans teens from tanning.  The new law prohibits anyone under the age of 18...

New Speed Limit Signs To Be Posted

The new year brings with it an increase in the speed limit on Illinois' rural interstates.  The limit will go from 65 to 70...