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The Governor stressed that the state’s historic progress must not be hampered by corruption and self-dealing and urged the General Assembly to pass comprehensive ethics reform, including a ban on lawmakers lobbying any unit of government, more disclosure of conflicts of interest with stiff penalties for withholding information, and a revolving door prohibition for lawmakers.

Project SUN, a local children’s behavioral health initiative, would like to invite parents and caregivers in Kankakee County to a free Parent Café event, hosted at the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health tonight from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. This Parent Café is the first of a monthly series, intended to regularly provide a space for parents to bring their questions and concerns, gain free training from local professionals, and connect with others who may share similar experiences.

The City of Kankakee invites you to the lighting ceremony in Downtown Kankakee next Tuesday, Feb 4th from 4:30-5pm with a reception to follow at Grapes & Hops at 251 S Schuyler Avenue.

Throughout the past year, Lex and his beagle, Rocksy, have attended over forty events throughout Illinois raising funds for his dog’s heart condition by selling rocks, and now is your chance to help them out! During the dinner, there will be silent auction items including celebrity items, bingo and much more!

“These valentines are a small token of our appreciation for the great service and sacrifice our veterans made to protect us and keep us safe," Parkhurst said. “This is the fourth year for this program and so far it overwhelmingly inspires our residents to show their love by giving back to our veterans who gave so much for us.”

“Restaurant Week is a great reason to try something new,” said Staci Wilken, Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director. “Chefs across the county rise to the challenge of creating a dish just for this event, what’s not to love?!”