Kankakee

Kankakee County IL: Imagination Library Hits 1-Year Milestone, 11,000+ Books to Local Children in Year One

Kankakee, Illinois – A regional early childhood literacy program is marking a major milestone after delivering more than 11,000 free books to young children across Kankakee and Iroquois counties...

Kankakee Residents Called to Support Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy at Bradley House

Kankakee, IL – Wright in Kankakee, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bradley House, is urging...

World UFO Day: The 1897 Sightings in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas

Kankakee, IL - As enthusiasts worldwide celebrate World UFO Day, Kankakee County residents reflect on a peculiar event...

Minnesota Golfers Raise $7.5K for Pancreatic Cancer by Golfing 100 Holes in Kankakee, Illinois

Kankakee, IL - Three dedicated golfers from Minnesota took on the challenge of playing 100 holes in one...

Kankakee Job Fair 2024: Over 50 Employers and Free Workshops on June 5

Kankakee, IL - State Representative Jackie Haas is set to host her 4th annual job fair on Wednesday,...

Kankakee County: Violent Winds Near 100 mph Forecast for Late Tuesday Night

Kankakee County, IL - Severe thunderstorms are forecast to hit Kankakee County this evening, bringing the potential for destructive winds and dangerous weather conditions. According...

Kankakee County’s Most Credible UFO Encounter in Bourbonnais Remains a Mystery 35 Years Later

Bourbonnais, IL - As the weather warms and more people head outdoors, the likelihood of encountering the unknown increases.  On January 20, 1989, a significant...

Kankakee Empowers Young Entrepreneurs at Biz Kidz Market This Summer

Kankakee, IL - The Kankakee Valley Park District is inviting young entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and business skills at the Biz Kidz Market....

Kankakee County to Honor Fallen Officers at Annual Memorial Ceremony on May 16

Kankakee, IL - Residents of Kankakee County will gather at the county courthouse Thursday morning for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, honoring local...

Boost Your Cooking Skills in Kankakee: Free ‘Create Better Health’ Classes This Summer

Kankakee, IL - This summer, the Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet is launching a free cooking class series aimed at promoting healthier eating habits...

Kankakee, IL – Salmonella Scare at Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel: 8 Sickened

Kankakee, IL - The Kankakee County Health Department (KCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Cracker...
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