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President Biden talks inflation and farming in Illinois 

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden traveled to Illinois Wednesday on what could have been a damage control trip as inflation cripples Americans' pocketbooks.   The president visited a farm...

State designates funds for Illinoisans behind on water bills

(The Center Square) – Illinoisans in danger of having their water shut off have more funds to help. The...

Mall-O-Ween returns to Northfield Square Mall

BRADLEY - Mall-O-Ween is returning once again to Northfield Square Mall this Halloween. The annual event sponsored by mall...

New bill in Illinois will give students up to five “mental health days”

KANKAKEE – Students in Illinois will soon be allowed to exercise up to five mental health days as...

St. Anne CCSD #256 bows to mask compliance after being placed on probation by ISBE

ST ANNE – Students in St. Anne will once again be asked to wear masks after St. Anne...

BESD schools report 3rd confirmed case of COVID-19 among community

BOURBONNAIS - Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53 (BESD) reported a third confirmed COVID-19 case among their community on Wednesday afternoon. The announcement came just a...

IHSA strengthens Hate Speech & Harassment policy for students

ILLINOIS - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has a new policy aimed at addressing hate speech and harassment. The IHSA Hate Speech...

State announces further mitigations in Metro East area

By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — State officials Tuesday announced additional efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Metro East area along...

One restaurant plans to stay open despite latest restrictions

By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A Kankakee restaurant announced it will continue to offer indoor dining this week in defiance of...

Restaurants, patrons adjust to new mask rules

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Restaurant patrons and workers in Illinois are adjusting to new mask rules Gov. J.B. Pritzker...

Hybrid learning to continue at Joliet Junior College in Spring 21

JOLIET - Joliet Junior College announced Friday afternoon plans to continue its current hybrid model delivery course of classes in Spring 2021, unless changes...
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