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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...

Agape Community Outreach Mission Offers Interfaith Kids’ Closet

“We are the best kept secret in the City of Kankakee because although we have been in existence for about five years, we are new to putting the word out. All are welcome,” said Program Coordinator Rick Seemann.

LaKendrick Thompson “Overcoming Hardships” at Kankakee Community College

In 2018, Thompson wrote “The Truth About Candy,” a novel-length work of fiction. His newest book, “You Should Have Listened when I Told You the 1st Time,” is set in Kankakee County. It is scheduled to be released this month.

Olivet Nazarene University “Bourbonnais Culture” pot request toxic to Kankakee County’s economic goals

Think for a minute the number of potential dollars that will be rejected out of spite just because of the ban? Millions of tax dollars are on the table with this one vote. While "What's good for Olivet is good for Bourbonnais" has worked in the past, the real question here should be, "Is what's right for the University good for Kankakee County?

Fall driving can get risky when deer get frisky

More than 40% of crashes involving deer in Illinois occurred in October, November and December, with November being the highest-risk month. Rural environments were the site of nearly 90% of all crashes involving deer, with more than 70% occurring at twilight or nighttime.

Nurse in the Kankakee Public Library

Through a partnership with AMITA Health St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee Public Library is now hosting aRegistered Nurse (RN) in the library. Access to the compassionate help you...

Rep. Parkhurst to Host Health Insurance & Wellness Fair in Kankakee

Kankakee, IL – State Representative Lindsay Parkhurst (R – Kankakee) invites constituents to take advantage of a free insurance and wellness fair on Saturday, November 9th.
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