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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...

Make Way for the Friendship Festival

Beginning in the evening hours Saturday, June 22, 2019, William Latham Drive from Illinois Route 102 to Plum Creek Drive and also Plum Creek Drive from William Latham Drive to Briarcliff Lane will be closed for the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival. All roads are scheduled to be reopened by the morning of Monday, July 1, 2019.

KCC’s Alpha Delta Eta Chapter earns two regional awards for Sleep Out event

In November 2018, Sarah Doris, Brittany LaFond and six other Kankakee Community College students found cardboard and blankets, and tested themselves against the elements for a night.

The Ultimate: Jason Moore

The Ultimate athlete is a student who trains hard and is committed to excellence, on and off the field. Their work ethic, dedication, determination,...

City of Kankakee Administration Hours Changing beginning July 1st

Effective July, 1, 2019, the hours of operation at the Administration Building will change fro weekdays, 9am – 5pm to 8am – 4pm. The City will continue to observe the designated holidays as approved by the city council. In response to the needs of the community and to align hours of operation with other city departments, the administration is making the change to enhance service delivery.

The week ahead: Kankakee Public Library events 6-11 to 6-14

The Kankakee Public Library kicks off June with a multitude of various events this week, including Club Overdue, the League of Womens' Voters of Kankakee County, Cricut Basics for Craft Lovers and more!

Family Night Out at Perry Farm, this Friday

Join the Bourbonnais Township Park District this coming Friday, June 14th for “Family Night Out” at the brand new Barnyard Playground!  Gates open at 6pm and cost...
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