Kankakee County Humane Foundation to Host Paws & Purrs After 3-Year Hiatus
BOURBONNAIS, IL - The Kankakee County Humane Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of Paws & Purrs after a 3-year hiatus. The annual event...
Meet the Rising Stars of the Art World at KCC’s High School Juried Art Exhibition
KANKAKEE, IL - A vibrant and colorful showcase of original artwork from 14 local high schools is currently on display at Kankakee Community College's 33rd...
Vote for Mental Health: Kankakee County to Hold Referendums on 0.25 Cent Sales Tax
KANKAKEE, Ill. - Residents of Kankakee County will be voting on a sales tax referendum in the upcoming April 4th General Election.
The referendum proposes a...
Kankakee County Records 6.1% Unemployment Rate, Highest in Illinois for January
KANKAKEE, Ill. — Kankakee County recorded the highest unemployment rate in the state of Illinois for the month of January, according to the Illinois Department...
History of Train Accidents in Kankakee County: A Reminder of the Importance of Rail Safety
On a fateful Wednesday, March 15th, 24 years ago, the City of New Orleans train, operated by Amtrak, met with a devastating fate. It...
Warning Issued Over Spread of Illicit Drug Xylazine in Kankakee County
KANKAKEE, Ill. - County Coroner Bob Gessner issued a warning to the public Wednesday about an illicit drug called xylazine that is spreading across Kankakee...
