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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...

‘All we have is distance’ Kankakee Mayor addresses City following ‘Stay-at-Home’ order

The Mayor’s statement came hours following Governor Pritzker’ ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order for the State of Illinois to go into effect later tonight at 5 pm and last through April 7th. Late last night, Kankakee Health Department announced the second case of COVID-19 in the Kankakee County.

Kankakee Health Department confirms COVID-19 case, now 2 in County

Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) confirmed a second positive case of COVID-19 today in Kankakee County. The individual is a woman in her 80s that had contact with the first case reported this week. She tested positive at AMITA St. Mary’s Hospital.

Kankakee County Humane Society offers tips for pets in pandemic

The Kankakee Humane Society is advising residents in the area to think about who would look over your four-legged friends in a time of emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kankakee Community College announces Spring 2020 semester will remain entirely online

Kankakee Community College announced today it will shift to online-based coursework until the end of the Spring 2020 semester as a measure to combat the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

‘Blue Whale’ in sewer system? Flushing these items could do it

Flushing these items could put a ‘Blue Whale’ in sewer system. The City of Kankakee is asking residents to not flush items they’ve recently stock up...

Burger King offers free meals, Kohl’s closes, Texas Roadhouse reopens as Curbside

While the business world continues to wrap its head around a nation that grinds to a halt, Burger King has stepped up during this pandemic to offer 2 free kids meals with any meal purchase during the COVID-19 crisis. The company announced that starting next week; kids' meals will be free for parents to ease a feeding crisis in the nation. The offer will only be available via the Burger King App where you’ll find a coupon. Offer valid one time per guest through April 6th.
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