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...

Shedd Aquarium to close till 2021 citing health commitment, targets Jan 2nd reopening

CHICAGO - With city and statewide mitigation efforts in effect, the Shedd Aquarium is voluntarily re-closing to the public at 5 pm tonight. ...

Some communities cancel Holiday Parades while Bradley, Watseka push on

BRADLEY – Holiday parades in Milford and Paxton have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising record numbers statewide. Paxton, Milford...

Virtual Book Fair starts today in Bourbonnais

BOURBONNAIS - A virtual book fair begins today at Shabbona Elementary School with 25% of all proceeds going to help the school’s library, teachers,...

49 days of non-stop Holiday music starts today on 93.9 LITE FM

CHICAGO — An everlasting non-stop block of holiday music is returning to Chicago airwaves later today. Beginning at 4 pm, only holiday music will play...

After 26 years with Kankakee County Museum, Director to Retire

KANKAKEE - Connie Licon, Executive Director of the Kankakee County Museum since 2010,  has announced her retirement, effective April 30, 2021. "I've had 26 wonderful...

IHSA passes basketball decision to local school districts

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois High School Association is moving forward with boys and girls basketball, despite state...
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