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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...

Cozy Keepsakes, Upcycled Décor join Jr. Chamber of Commerce in Manteno

Two Manteno High School business classes that are operating their own respective businesses within the Junior Achievement (JA) program have both joined the Manteno Chamber of Commerce through their newly formed “Junior Member” program.

31st annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition runs till March 18th

The show runs until March 18 in the art hallway and gallery area, on the first floor of KCC’s Arts & Sciences 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.

Kankakee Agency Partners with Ivy League Farms to Host Industrial Hemp Event

“The City of Kankakee is a primed location for the expansion of hemp. Our regional ecosystem can play a significant role in the way hemp is grown, processed and manufactured into the hundreds of products in which local industries can benefit,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

Kankakee County Health issues statement Asian Americans, Coronavirus

Earlier this morning, the Kankakee County Health Department issued a statement on preventing the spread of Coronavirus via their Facebook Page.  The Heath Department is advising...

Kankakee County Sheriff Issues Appeal to Citzens in Fight Against Crime

Kankakee, IL- Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Mike...

Kankakee Bridge deemed structurally sound, expected to open tomorrow

The Canadian National Railway who owns the railroad bridge in Kankakee where roads have been closed this week on River Street will be completing maintenance work to address the issue of falling concrete.
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