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Will County, IL Photo Contest Winner Captures ‘Magical Fairy Tale’ Bluebells Scene in Forest

Joliet, IL – A Joliet resident has been named the April winner of a Will County forest preserve photo contest after capturing what she described as a “magical” spring...

Lake County, IL Donation Drive Begins May 1 for Veterans

Lake County, Illinois – A countywide donation drive supporting thousands of local veterans and their families is officially...

Palos Park, Illinois News: Mayor Urges Residents to Oppose BUILD Housing Plan Amid Zoning Concerns

Palos Park, IL - Village officials are urging residents to take action against proposed state legislation that could...

Joliet, Illinois Student Earns Third Place This Week at IHSA State Journalism Finals

Joliet, IL - A Joliet West High School student is earning statewide recognition after placing among the top...

Tinley Park, Illinois Firefighters Announce May 28, 2026 Charity Golf Outing in Orland Park

Tinley Park, IL - Local firefighters are gearing up for a community-driven fundraising event set to bring residents...

Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap

Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap

The Ultimate: Tyjaune Stewart

The Ultimate: Tyaune Stewart

Cool Car Show & Drive-In Movie: Tyke Style!

The Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District introduce a new and FREE family event! Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 13th, children ages two to six can pedal, push or power their mini-vehicles to the Children's Safety Center at 747 Stratford Drive East for a parade, car show, judging and awards, followed by a movie and popcorn! Spectators of all ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for the car show judging.

City of Kankakee Wishes Fire Deputy Chief Bruno Well on His Retirement

Bruno was born and raised in the city of Kankakee, attending St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Bishop McNamara in 1984. Bruno then joined the Army, spending 3 years in active duty and 3 years in the reserves. After the military, he married his high school sweetheart, Trina. Deputy Chief Bruno said the fire service was a family affair. Bruno’s father-in-law, brother-in-law and brother all worked for the Kankakee Fire Department before he was hired by the city of Kankakee in 1990.

Single Case of Legionnaires’ Disease reported at Manteno Veterans’ Home

MANTENO – This afternoon, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) learned that a case of Legionnaires’ disease was identified in a resident at the Manteno Veterans’ Home (IVHM) and notified all residents, families, and staff. The resident is being treated and is in stable condition.

New Officers Join the Kankakee Police Department

Kankakee, IL – Officer Robert Huebner and Officer Shane McWhorter started with the Kankakee Police Department this week after they recently graduated from the Police Training Institute in Champaign, Illinois last week.
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