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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...

Will County Forest Preserves Host Fishing, Wellness Events in May

Will County, Illinois – A series of outdoor programs ranging from beginner fishing lessons to wellness activities are...

Tinley Park, Illinois Firefighters Announce May 28, 2026 Charity Golf Outing in Orland Park

Tinley Park, IL - Local firefighters are gearing up for a community-driven fundraising event set to bring residents...

Wheaton, Illinois Storm Cleanup Update Today: Crews Clear Debris, Power Restored to Majority of Residents

Wheaton, IL - City crews are continuing cleanup efforts across Wheaton after severe winds swept through the area...

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...

AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee Again Receives 5 Stars from Healthgrades for Newborn Deliveries

KANKAKEE - AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee has for a second consecutive year been recognized as a 5-star recipient for both vaginal and...

Governor sends ethics bill back to lawmakers

SPRINGFIELD – An ethics bill that was hotly debated during the spring legislative session is headed back to the General Assembly with a request...

New bill would give ISBE authority to punish schools that don’t follow COVID rules

(The Center Square) – Nearly 60 schools have been put on probation or listed as not recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education...

Four-year-old Boy returned home after getting lost in cornfield in Newton County

NEWTON COUNTY – A four-year-old boy is home safe today after getting lost in a cornfield earlier this morning. According to Newton County Sheriff’s Police,...

USDA to Invest $50 Million in New Cooperative Agreements for Racial Justice and Equity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $50 million in cooperative agreements to support historically underserved farmers and ranchers with climate-smart...

Joyce talks State Fair, Ag, Teacher Shortage and the Delta Variant

The Illinois State Fair brings back many fond memories. The great smells of hot and sweet fair food, the not-as-great smells of the animal...
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