USDA extends program allowing ISBE to offer free meals through June 30th for students
SPRINGFIELD  –  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday free meals will be available to continue for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school...
COVID count falls to 21 at Olivet, Kankakee sees boost to nearly 500 tests a day in October
BOURBONNAIS – Active COVID-19 cases at Olivet Nazarene University have seen a dramatic fall off since last week.
After reaching a peak of 41 active...
‘Postpone burns’ Tuesday as area enters ‘Near Critical Fire Danger’ TWS says
KANKAKEE — The National Weather Service (NWS) says the area is in a "near critical fire danger" on Tuesday.
The area listed at risk for...
Illinois among worst states for voter representation, report finds
By Kevin Bessler |Â The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Illinois is one of the worst states in the country for representation on Election Day.
A...
Wallace looks to become first Black Republican in Illinois Senate since 1939 with 40th District seat
“You talk to the people and get to know exactly what their issues are, I'm not a farmer so I would need to go...
White Sox, Manager Rick Renteria agree to part ways
CHICAGO - After making the playoffs for the first time since 2008, the Chicago White Sox and Manager Rick Renteria have agreed to part...
