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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...

Recharge Coffee Bar in Manteno follows Starbucks’ lead on COVID-19

Recharge Coffee Bar is the first local area coffee shop to institute a change in policy. The announcement came shortly after this morning’s announcement that a passenger on Amtrak 303 which makes stops in Dwight and Joliet tested positive for Coronavirus.

Coffee and conversations with State Senator Patrick Joyce

This Saturday, March 14th from 9:30-10:30 am, area residents will have the opportunity to join State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) at Stefari Café in...

Collector Con features Video Game Hall of Fame member Brian Colin in Kankakee later this month

This year’s Collector Con will feature a guest appearance by Brian Colin, creator of the Rampage and Rampage: World Tour. Colin was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame in 2019.

Kankakee Public Library invites you to “Hypertension: Know Your Blood Pressure”

The Kankakee Public Library will be hosting a special presentation along witht their Nurse in the Library, Deb Caise, RN, of Amita Health. Nurse...

Nearly 200 Participants Showcase Art at KCC High School art show 2020

The show runs through March 18 in the art hallway and gallery area, on the first floor of KCC’s Arts & Science Building. The area is open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays. From March 9 to 13, the gallery will close at 5 p.m.

Will County Animal Control Celebrates New Building in Joliet

Dr. Leroy Schild, the Will County Animal Control administrator, said their agency has been working towards the space for the past 20 years. He adds the building acts as a more centrally located facility to help serve the County.
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