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...

5 Most Instagrammable Locations in Kankakee County

1. Main & First St. (Manteno, IL) Butterfly wings?  Multiple Murals?  Yes please.  Located in Downtown Manteno, the mural spaces located in the area offer...

State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate

SPRINGFIELD – After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday,...

Orland Park native makes Olympic debut tonight

ORLAND PARK – In 2019, Evita Griskenas was the most decorated athlete in all sports at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.  Now the...

Pritzker plans to attend Lollapalooza with wife, friends

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to attend Lollapalooza. Pritzker was asked at an unrelated news conference Thursday...

Orland Square Mall to require kids to be accompanied by Adults beginning March 12th

ORLAND PARK - Kids will be required to leave Orland Square Mall on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 3 pm. Unless their accompanied...

Morton Salt Factory set to become Chicago entertainment complex

CHICAGO – Up to 7,000 people could be enjoying live entertainment at the Old Morton Salt Factory at 1357 N Elston beginning in 2022....
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