COVID-19

Kankakee County Residents Reflect on National COVID-19 Day

KANKAKEE, Ill. - Today marks National COVID-19 Day in the United States, a day dedicated to reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on communities across the world. On this...

IDPH to offer 1 Million COVID-19 tests to K-12 public school districts 

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Thursday it will provide a one-time bulk shipment over-the-counter...

“This may force schools to go remote,” Governor says as Administration asks for immediate appeal of School Safety ruling  

CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General’s office for an immediate appeal of Judge Grischow’s...

Multiple area schools begin to implement “masks optional” policy beginning Monday 

PEOTONE - Multiple schools in Illinois will begin instituting a “masks optional” policy beginning Monday. Among them, Peotone...

Illinois records pandemic high of more than 200,000 COVID cases in one week

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that the state had recorded 201,428 new cases...

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%...

Illinois State Police prepare for Election Day

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – As Election Day nears, Illinois State Police has been taking steps to ensure public safety...

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...

IHSA passes basketball decision to local school districts

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois High School Association is moving forward with boys and girls basketball, despite state...
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