Community

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...

Senate passes bills creating affordable housing incentives, expanding telehealth services

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed an omnibus bill Sunday aimed at creating additional affordable housing units in the state. House Bill 2621 aims to create...

United Way to Paint Bourbonnais with a Community Equity Mural

KANKAKEE - The United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties will end its 21-week Equity Challenge with the unveiling of a community-led mural. As...

College athletes could profit from likeness under bill passed by Illinois House

SPRINGFIELD – College athletes in Illinois would be able to independently profit from their image or likeness under a bill passed by the Illinois...

Community Foundation Announces Over $100,000 in Grant Awards at Annual Meeting

KANKAKEE - The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley hosted a virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 20 to announce their grant recipients for...

Study shows Illinoisans behind on mortgage payments

(The Center Square) – A new study shows Illinois is leading the Midwest in delinquent mortgages. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows 5.7% of Illinois homeowners...

Mobile Food Pantry returns to Bourbonnais for two events, starting Wednesday

BOURBONNAIS – The Secret Food Pantry will hold two mobile pop-up events this week in the Village of Bourbonnais from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00...
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