Coronavirus Kankakee

Kankakee Public Library hosting Vaccine Clinic

The State of Illinois is partnering with the Kankakee Public Library and hosting a vaccine clinic. Persons 18 years of age and older can schedule an appointment for a...

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations begin this Saturday in Kankakee

KANKAKEE – Children ages 5-11 will get their first opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning this Saturday. That’s...

Kankakee County Board issues opposition to Health Care Right of Conscience Act amendment

KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Board Executive Committee unanimously voted Tuesday in opposition to an amendment of The...

Nurses granted temporary restraining order in vaccine mandate case

(The Center Square) – Six nurses employed by Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee who filed a lawsuit against the...

KCC: COVID-19 Vaccines – Myths vs. Facts panel

Kankakee Community College will host a live online panel discussion, “COVID-19 Vaccines – Myths vs. Facts,” on Thursday,...

Joyce urges residents to enjoy Halloween safely

PARK FOREST – This Halloween, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is reminding drivers to keep themselves, other motorists and trick-or-treaters safe by never driving...

Multiple schools reporting new COVID-19 cases Thursday

BOURBONNAIS – School officials from across the area are notifying of new COVID-19 positive cases in local schools Thursday night.  Parents in Bourbonnais, Momence...

Region 7 reports above 10% as rapid testing begins integration in Kankakee

BOURBONNAIS – Region 7 has once again set a new record in positivity for the region.  The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a 10.1%...

Halloween Hours set for Kankakee, Iroquois County, CDC recommendations

KANKAKEE – Local communities have released Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween.  Hours are listed below and all scheduled for October 31st unless otherwise listed. Earlier this...

Illinois has nearly reported 25% of all COVID-19 cases in October

BOURBONNAIS – The Illinois Department of Public Health has nearly reported 25% of all COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began this month. With IDPH’s announcement of...

Circuit Candidate Scott says COVID response at Kankakee Courthouse ‘completely irresponsible’

KANKAKEE – Early Tuesday afternoon, Nicole Scott, a Libertarian running for the Circuit Clerk in Kankakee, warned residents of a COVID-19 infection at the...
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