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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...

Will County COVID-19 climbs to 26, Kankakee to 3 total cases

Local Health Department officials announced revised cases of COVID-19 throughout the area, with a total of 26 in Will County and 3 in Kankakee...

Joliet Wal-Mart testing for COVID-19 filled minutes after opening

“We have no control over when Wal-Mart runs out of tests. The testing is put out by Wal-Mart, not the Joliet Police Department” the Department said in response to a growing number of complaints via Facebook by area residents to the news. “Every post we have made in regards to the Wal-Mart testing has stated it’s for first responders and healthcare workers only.”

Kankakee County, Illinois numbers expected to climb, says Administrator

Kankakee County Health Department Administrator John Bevis joined WKAN earlier this morning to discuss the threat COVID-19 presents to our area. Bevis updated...

Midwest Express Clinic in Bourbonnais to test COVID-19, eligible patients only

A Bourbonnais Clinic will begin testing for COVID-19 to eligible patients. The announcement was made today on the Clinic's website. Clinical...

Kankakee Community College President Dr. Boyd addresses KCC Students from home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oauZTYtz8LA

Drive-by Fostering offers animals into your life during times of anxiety

“We are reinforcing with folks that there is no reason to relinquish your animals due to the virus,” says Kathy Fegan who sits on the board of directors for the Humane Foundation. According to the CDC, there is no evidence that animals spread COVID-19.
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