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Will County Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Governor’s Office

Crete, IL – A Crete man was arrested after allegedly sending a threatening email to the office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), 49-year-old...

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...

Bourbonnais Snapshot: Capture Photography Fun at Snapshot Camp!

Bourbonnais, IL – Ready, set, snap! The Bourbonnais Park District is excited to announce the Snapshot Camp for...

Frankfort Finds: Community Garage Sale Day Coming August 3rd

FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready to shop till you drop, Frankfort! The Frankfort Park District is hosting its...

World UFO Day: The 1897 Sightings in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas

Kankakee, IL - As enthusiasts worldwide celebrate World UFO Day, Kankakee County residents reflect on a peculiar event...

Fourth of July Safety Tips from the New Lenox Fire Protection District

Summertime is here and the Fourth of July is less than a week away. Block parties, summer cook-outs and other outdoor fun is on tap for the upcoming holiday. However, more fires are reported on July 4th than any other day of the year in the United States. Nearly half of those fires are caused by fireworks.

KCC’s Alpha Delta Eta Chapter earns two regional awards for Sleep Out event

In November 2018, Sarah Doris, Brittany LaFond and six other Kankakee Community College students found cardboard and blankets, and tested themselves against the elements for a night.

Chicagoland Speedway announces full line-up of activities for campers

Chicagoland Speedway announced a full line-up of activities for campers today that begin on Wednesday, June 26 and run throughout the Ultimate Summer NASCAR Festival Weekend. Campers should get ready as Chicagoland Speedway kicks off summer with an action-packed weekend of fun that awaits every camper’s needs. Friends and family are welcome to join us for an epic camping experience at the Magnificent Mile and a Half that culminates Sunday, June 30 with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400.

Gaming returns to Northfield Square

The stars of Fortnight, Mario Kart and so many other popular games will soon be conveniently located across from KanSai Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at Northfield Square Mall.

The week ahead: Kankakee Public Library events 6-11 to 6-14

The Kankakee Public Library kicks off June with a multitude of various events this week, including Club Overdue, the League of Womens' Voters of Kankakee County, Cricut Basics for Craft Lovers and more!

Family Night Out at Perry Farm, this Friday

Join the Bourbonnais Township Park District this coming Friday, June 14th for “Family Night Out” at the brand new Barnyard Playground!  Gates open at 6pm and cost...
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