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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...

The Baseball Diamond At Alpiner Park In Kankakee Stays

The Mayor acknowledged that Alpiner would stay a baseball field. Dayna Heitz, the Executive Director of Kankakee Valley Park District, reports an application to list Alpiner as a listing in the Register of Historic Places is pending. Acceptance will ensure permanency for the park which has hosted baseball for almost 100 years.

Gift Of $330,000 Will Change The Lives Of Many KCC Students

With a bequest of more than $330,000, a long-time teacher has made it possible for Kankakee Community College students to pursue their dreams.

Bourbonnais Rallies For Bears Camp

The one-hundred seven heat index didn’t stop football fans from coming out to the Friday Night Lights Fest on Friday. The second-annual family-friendly football festival was held at BrickStone Brewery Production Facility in Bourbonnais, IL. The event was put on by the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Village of Bourbonnais and the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The festival is a community-wide pep rally and football field event presented by Bear Construction.

Friday Night Lights Fest Tonight

Later tonight, the community-wide pep rally known as Friday Night Lights Fest will celebrate the return of the 17th Chicago Bears Training Camp held in Bourbonnais since 2002 that starts next week.

Pizza Hut Opens In Kankakee

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the new Pizza Hut restaurant located at 375 West Court Street. Participating in the ribbon cutting...

City Of Kankakee To Refund Bonds

During the July 15, 2019 city council meeting, the city council voted 13-0 to approve the refunding of general obligation and sewer bonds which total approximately $975,000 in savings to the City of Kankakee. Alderman Larry Osenga (R-3) was not in attendance.
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