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...

Gamestop to close up to 200 stores nationwide

The company has nearly 6,000 stores here in the United States and over fifty in a fifty-mile radius of Kankakee County alone with its closest location the store in the Bradley Commons off Route 50 in Bradley.

Papi’s Pizza Cafe to close doors on Sept 19th

Papi’s Pizza Café at 150 E Station Street in Kankakee and its newest location in Northfield Square Mall has announced it will be shutting its ovens down for good on September 19th.

Power of Jaycees: Delorean Ride Raffle coming to Kankakee Farmers Market

The Kankakee Jaycees will be on hand at the Kankakee Farmers Market from 8 am to noon on September 28th and again on October 5th and 12th raffling off two chances to grab a ride in the time machine!

ReCharge Coffee Bar opens with Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

ReCharge Coffee Bar celebrated its official opening to the public on Friday, August 23, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Manteno Chamber of Commerce.

Come with Me assists children’s cancer foundation

View the world from a magical place, as a dream takes young Kate on a flight through the night sky. Her adventure shows young readers that dreams can be fantastically beautiful. Remember your dreams, write them down and believe every night!

Party With A Plan This Labor Day: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

The numbers are shocking: In 2017, one person died every 48 minutes in a drunk-driving crash in America. These deaths account for approximately one-third of all traffic deaths each year, with 10,874 deaths occurring in 2017 alone. Even with drunk driving illegal in all 50 states and Washington, DC, the numbers remain similar year after year. Ultimately, drinking and driving is a choice, and it is a choice that puts all road users at risk.
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