Business

Central Illinois Jobs: Rural King Announces $75 Million Headquarters Expansion

Mattoon, IL – Rural King is making a major investment in Central Illinois, announcing plans to spend $75 million on a new headquarters campus that will create jobs and...

New Soka Japanese Hibachi and Sushi Restaurant to Open in Manhattan, IL This Summer

Manhattan, IL - A new culinary experience is coming to Manhattan this summer. Soka Japanese Hibachi and Sushi...

Kankakee County, IL – Couple Opens Their Third Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakery in Bradley Next Saturday 

Bradley, IL – Beth and Bob Feldman are excited to announce the opening of their new Nothing Bundt...

Frankfort, Illinois – Kansas Street Closes for Outdoor Dining Transformation

Frankfort, IL - Kansas Street is set to undergo a significant transformation as it closes to vehicular traffic...

Kankakee County, IL – New ‘Taco Trail’ Launches to Celebrate Local Flavors

Kankakee County, IL – Food enthusiasts can now embark on a culinary journey with the newly launched Kankakee...

Statesville Prison among several Haunted Houses to remain closed during Halloween

LOCKPORT - Statesville Haunted Prison has been voted the “Best Haunted House in Chicago,” and the “Scariest Haunted House in Illinois” yet this year,...

1 in 3 COVID-19 cases active in Kankakee County, new Anti-Mask effort begins

KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Health Department reported 63 new cases of COVID-19 following the Labor Day Holiday weekend.   Among new cases reported over the...

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...

New comic book-themed restaurant set to open in Mokena’s downtown

A dormant building in the heart of Mokena’s commercial corridor will soon turn the page and enter its next chapter as an animated eatery...

Over 700 active COVID-19 cases reported in Kankakee County

BOURBONNAIS – Kankakee County has eclipsed 700 active cases for the first time since the pandemic began, 142 newly confirmed since Monday. There...
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