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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...

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, June 5, from 9 a.m. to...

Tornado Watch for 1.6 Million in Northern Illinois Counties Until Midnight

Northern Illinois - A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Northern Illinois until midnight Tuesday evening. According to the National Weather Service, the...

Kankakee, IL – Two Residents Killed in Head-On Crash on Route 17

Kankakee, IL - A head-on collision on Illinois State Route 17 claimed the lives of two Kankakee County residents Monday night. The Kankakee County Coroner's...

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...

Champaign, IL – Early Morning Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Champaign, IL - A shooting early Sunday morning on the 1100 block of N. Mattis Avenue left one man dead and another injured. According to...

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...
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