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Wanted: Snowplow drivers to join the IDOT team
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today renewed its call for qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, temporary snowplow drivers are hired every year on a full-time and on-call basis.
Manteno Oktoberfest Garage Sale Days Map
The locations are set and we're days away from the Village of Manteno's annual Garage Sale Days that are part of the Manteno Oktoberfest daily events!
Obituaries: Monday, September 23, 2019
Mary Ann Piper, 74, of Kankakee passed away September 15, 2019. Visitation is from 9:00 AM until the memorial service at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee Chapel.
The 22nd Annual Manteno Oktoberfest starts Thursday
Manteno Oktoberfest kicks off Thursday afternoon and runs through Sunday.
Among this year’s activities include the annual carnival, garage sale days, Kids Fair on...
City Council Approves Honorary Street Designation for “Craig Blake Way”
Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong and city council approved the resolution of honorary street designation for the 500 block of South Wildwood Avenue as “Craig Blake Way.” Craig Blake passed away in April of 2019, but his long-lasting impact stretches far in the community.
KCC Red Flag campaign 2019
A variety of events are scheduled to encourage friends and other community members to “say something” when they see warning signs of dating violence. The Red Flag Campaign events are open to the public.
