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New bill in Illinois will give students up to five “mental health days”

KANKAKEE – Students in Illinois will soon be allowed to exercise up to five mental health days as an excused absence from school, without...

Marine Toys for Tots seeks new storage facility after previous space rented in Kankakee

KANKAKEE – The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Kankakee will soon be without a home for its annual Toys for Tots storage for...

Kankakee Health Department suspends COVID-19 testing days after recording 25% daily positivity

KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Health Department (KCHD) announced Wednesday it has suspended COVID-19 testing until further notice. It comes at a time when...

Large machinery responsible for Fire at RS Cyro in Manteno

MANTENO – A large piece of machinery was responsible for a fire in the 600 block of North Grove street Wednesday. According to reports, firefighters...

Dorel recalls 83,000 Convertible child seats due to head injury risk

CHICAGO – Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible child seats. The announcement came after it was found the seat may...

St. Anne CCSD #256 bows to mask compliance after being placed on probation by ISBE

ST ANNE – Students in St. Anne will once again be asked to wear masks after St. Anne CCSD #256 was placed on probation...