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KCC Alumni Dylan Dodd Makes Atlanta Braves Major League Roster

KANKAKEE, IL - Kankakee Community College announce Monday their former baseball player, Dylan Dodd, has made it to the Atlanta Braves Major League Roster.  Dodd, a...

Illinois Fire Departments Could Get a Boost with Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is facing a shortage of volunteer firefighters, but a new plan from State Senator Patrick Joyce may help address this issue.  On...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival Announces Three Scholarships Due April 30th

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. - The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, Inc. has announced three scholarships in honor of individuals who dedicated their lives to community service.  The scholarships, worth...

Train Derailment in Franklin Park Sunday caused delays for Metra Trains

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. -- A train carrying wheat and other cargo derailed on Sunday near the Franklin Park Police Department in west suburban Franklin Park.  Two...

New Lenox Announces Plans for Massive Sports Complex

New Lenox, Ill. - A large project for sports enthusiasts is on the horizon with the upcoming construction of a massive multi-sport complex.  The village, in...

GoFundMe Campaign Launched for Man Injured in Car Crash at Illinois Buffalo Wings Restaurant 

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. - A car smashed into a Buffalo Wings and Rings restaurant in Crystal Lake Thursday, injuring four people, some of them seriously.  The...