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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...

BBCHS to create future E-Learning plan for students, releasing early Friday

“The purpose of this is to give our staff and teachers time to meet in order to create a plan for potential E-Learning situations that may arise in the future. Please understand our school district leadership is considering all possible scenarios to protect the well-being of our students and community as we monitor COVID-19.”

Olivet welcomes students back during COVID-19 scare

Thursday afternoon, Olivet Nazarene University announced it will welcome it’s students back from across the United States as they return from Spring Break. On Wednesday,...

A Naturalist’s Guide to Kankakee in the Spring

April Showers Kankakee County is home to dozens of places where area residents can enjoy native wildflowers in full bloom during the early Spring. Though...

COVID-19 UPDATE AND THE CITY OF JOLIET

The City of Joliet acknowledges recent concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The City is following the most current recommendations from the Illinois Department...

Kankakee County Clerk takes precautions for COVID-19 exposure ahead of elections

Dan Hendrickson, Kankakee County Clerk, announced today that precautions are being taken to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for the General Primary Election.

Citadel Healthcare bans visitors under 18 years old, issues COVID-19 Statement

Citadel Healthcare in Morton Grove, with facilities in Kankakee, issued a statement today to residents and family in a press release. In a press release...
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