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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...

Victoria’s Secret closes at Northfield Square Mall in Bradley

Victoria’s Secret has permanently closed its Northfield Square Mall location in Bradley.  The company first announced the closures in May. The location closed when Illinois...

Kankakee Riverfront Society asks for public expectations on East Riverwalk

The Kankakee Riverfront Society is looking for public feedback from the public on the upcoming East Riverwalk segment of what will become The Currents...

ONU President warns classes could move online if ‘major outbreak’ occurs

Olivet Nazarene University Executive Vice President and CFO David Pickering announced to students Wednesday afternoon in an email five students had tested positive for...

Kankakee Police charge juvenile after handgun found

KANKAKEE - Kankakee Police have charged a juvenile after a report of shots fired in the 300 block of South Wildwood Wednesday night. Police...

Bradley Elementary delays start till Sept 8th after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

BOURBONNAIS – A staff member’s positive test has resulted in Bradley Elementary District 61 delaying the start of the school year. The school will now...

U of I gets approval for rapid COVID-19 saliva test

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A breakthrough in COVID-19 testing in Illinois could help slow the spread of the virus. Officials...
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