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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...

Kankakee County Fair Preview 2019

The 55th annual Kankakee County Fair kicks off this -Wednesday, July 31st and we’re here to breakdown the week’s events of all five days of fair activity.

Kankakee Football Gets To The Hart Of The Program

When you talk football with Kankakee High School’s new varsity football coach, Derek Hart, you can hear the passion he has for the game in his voice. The 27-year-old Hart grew up in a football household. Hart’s father, John Hart is known as legend in high school football. The elder Hart has 294 wins and two state titles in Indiana. John Hart also has another 147 wins in Illinois. Hart says of his father, “He’ll probably end up in the Hall of Fame in Illinois and Indiana for high school football. He is successful and won a couple State Championships.”

Roaring Thunder: Chicago Bears Training Camp Offensive Preview

A new football season is right around the corner. Chicago Bears fans are looking forward to Bears Training Camp 2019. This will be the...

Playhouse Raffle fundraiser providing services for abused children

The Playhouse Raffle is a fundraiser to benefit Child Network; the Children’s Advocacy Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). All monies raised will be used to provide services at no cost to the child’s family.

Roaring Thunder: Chicago Bears Training Camp Defensive Preview

A new football season is right around the corner. Chicago Bears fans are looking forward to Bears Training Camp 2019. This is the Chicago Bears 18th year holding their camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The Bears will arrive at ONU on Thursday, July 25. Here is look at the new faces the Chicago Bears added on defense for the new season.

Professor nominated for civic engagement award

A Kankakee Community College professor has been nominated for Campus Compact’s 2019 Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award.
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