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Monday, August 4, 2025

August 04, 2025 • WVLI Podcast Network

Petition period starts tomorrow for March elections

Nominating packets will be available starting tomorrow for anyone interested in running for an elected county position in the March primary. Hendrickson added that if you have any questions about the packets you can call the Kankakee County Clerk’s office.

Lake Co IN Fair continues

The Lake County Fair in Crown Point, Indiana continues today. The Lake County Fair runs through Sunday in Crown Point. Visit lake dash county dash fair dot com for more details.

Hoopeston man arrested for allegedly damaging tombstone

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police report the arrest of a 33-year-old Hoopeston man after he allegedly damaged a tombstone. Reports say Skyler W. Cannon was taken into custody last Tuesday following an investigation into damage done to a gravestone at Floral Hill Cemetery.