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. Â
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...
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...
