Arts & Entertainment

Kankakee County, IL – Celebrate Heroes at Manteno Festival on Saturday

Manteno is gearing up for the annual "Heroes, Hogs, & Hot Rods" festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 1, from 12 PM to 9 PM. This community event, hosted by...

Wheaton, IL – Cantigny Park to Host Annual Jazz and Wine Fest

Wheaton, IL - Cantigny Park's annual Jazz and Wine Fest is set for Sunday, June 23, from 12-6...

Illinois Chooses ‘The Godfather,’ Indiana Favors ‘The Chocolate Factory’: Preply Unveils Midwest’s Favorite Reads

Chicago, IL - A new study by Preply has brought to light the diverse literary tastes across the Midwest,...

Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ Enters National Recording Registry: A Milestone for Punk Rock Legacy

Washington, D.C. - Green Day's iconic album "Dookie" has been officially inducted into the National Recording Registry at...

Bourbonnais Event: Local Author Amy Kemp Empowers Women with Inspirational Guide on Achieving More

Bourbonnais, IL - Unlock your potential at the Bourbonnais Public Library’s exclusive event featuring Amy Kemp, a beacon of...

NASCAR not returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2022

JOLIET – NASCAR will not be returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2022. The Speedway was snubbed for the third consecutive year after the sport released...

TV Series for Amazon Prime begins filming in Downtown Frankfort this week

FRANKFORT — Portions of Downtown Frankfort will be closed off this week for filming of a new Amazon Prime Series called “Lightyears” Residents were notified...

Restaurant industry update shows positive trends and changes

(The Center Square) – A new report looks at how the restaurant industry may be forever changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Restaurant Association released its...

Annual Fall Art and Craft Stroll returns to Kankakee September 12th

It will soon be Fall in Kankakee County!  What better place to celebrate than beautiful Downtown Kankakee’s Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square at...

Four entertainment businesses we’d love to see come to Northfield Square Mall soon

BRADLEY – Last week, Mayor Mike Watson went on record indicating an ‘entertainment business’ was interested in occupying the former JCPenney building at Northfield...

Cirque Italia comes to Bourbonnais next week

BOURBONNAIS – Northfield Square Mall will be transformed next week as touring Cirque Italia visits town. “Cirque Italia has sought to bring a high-class experience...
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