Pritzkers highlight impact of pandemic relief fund
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and his sister Penny Pritzker announced Tuesday that a private fund that was formed to...
Kankakee stands on weak leg suggesting it should be its own Region, now at 8.0%
BOURBONNAIS – It has been nearly three weeks since Region 7 first tested at the 8.0% warning territory back on August 19th.
Exactly 19 days...
State’s wealthiest person gives $20 million to anti-graduated tax committee
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ wealthiest man and frequent Republican political donor Ken Griffin has pledged $20 million to a group dedicated...
Development of COVID-19 vaccine would lift Illinois restrictions
By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Illinois could be on the verge of entering Phase 5 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19...
City of Watseka ‘not responsible’ for Iroquois County Jail following protest
WATSEKA – The City of Watseka says it’s ‘not responsible’ for activities at Iroquois County Jail.
“Recently, social media posts have intimated that the City...
Kankakee County Clerk launches “Kankakee Votes” an informational voting website
KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Clerk has launched a new voter informational website, Kankakee Votes.
“Our Voter Information Portal, www.kankakeevotes.com is up and running! You can check...
