The Paxton Fire Department responded to the Paxton Pool Monday for a hazmat situation.
A Ford County man has been sentenced to nearly two more years in prison while already serving a 12-year sentence.
NWS said the tornado had a peak wind of 85 mph wind, marking it the 38th tornado in the central Illinois area ahead of the summer months.
Four people were arrested in two separate animal cruelty cases in Paxton.
The first Narcan Box in Ford County is now up and available.
A Decatur man is facing multiple child sex crime charges after being arrested in a sting operation by Paxton police.
PAXTON, Ill. (WAND) — A new music venue is bringing tunes to downtown Paxton.
PAXTON, Ill. (WAND) — A new program in Ford County is helping those with addictions avoid a prison sentence while staying sober.
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WAND) - A local health care provider in Ford County will be among six to receive a portion of over $3 million in American R…
FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Local businesses in Ford County will be offered free Narcan kits in an effort to stop opioid overdoses.