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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...

29th Annual Rhubarb Festival Later this Month

Vendors will fill the Museum grounds as well as the Civic Auditorium with their arts and crafts, food, and more. Local non-profits and businesses will be...

Walpurgis Night! A 2nd Halloween America needs

Halloween has outsold Christmas by leaps and bounds since the early 2000s, so why has no one tried to commercialize Walpurgis Night?  It’s the second...

Artisan Market Registration Now Open!

The Country Herald Artisan Market located in the main menu above and online at artisan-market.com is a local directory for artisans covering categories including...

Buzz From Above: Drone Flying Adventures in the Kankakee River Valley

Spring is in the air, but what’s the buzz from above? That is the investigative mentality most drone enthusiasts have when they take to the...

Soccer Camp is almost here!

In this beginner’s soccer program children will enhance their motor skills and coordination while learning fundamental soccer skills. Parents are encouraged to participate and...

Lane Closure in Bourbonnais

The Village of Bourbonnais announced today that the intersection at Route 45/52 will have a lane closure for tomorrow, Feb 8th 2019, beginning at 6pm.  This...
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