Pritzker defends decision on high school football
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he stands behind his decision to prohibit high school football for the...
Manteno Minit Mart shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19
MANTENO – Minit Mart in Manteno shut down Wednesday afternoon at 4pm after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
A company representative reached out to...
Emmy-winning Hollywood Stunt Coordinator and Chebanse native Merritt Yohnka dies
KANKAKEE – Emmy-winning Hollywood Stunt Coordinator and Chebanse native Merritt Yohnka has died. Yohnka had long been fighting two forms of Cancer at...
Joyce highlights second round of aid for businesses affected by mitigation
PARK FOREST - To help small businesses affected by COVID-19 resurgence mitigations, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is urging business owners to apply for assistance...
Hazardous waste collection at Kankakee Community College Sept 26th
KANKAKEE – Area residents are encouraged to properly dispose of their hazardous waste at an event next weekend at Kankakee Community College.
The event is...
Region 7 positivity falls to 6.9%, lowest since August 15th
BOURBONNAIS – The South Suburban Region 7 which includes Will and Kankakee counties has fallen to the lowest seven-day positivity rate in a month.
On...
