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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 Ultimate: Camden Kearney

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 Adopts Mission and Vision Statements

Kankakee, IL – The administrative leaders of the City of Kankakee recently partnered with the Department of Continuing Education at Kankakee Community College for a customized strategic planning session. The session lasted the entire day and included department heads from the City and Environmental Services Utility (ESU).

Neighborhood Hero Award Deadline Approaching-Nominate Today!

Nominations are due Friday June 14, 2019 for the 2019 Neighborhood Hero Award Program sponsored by Project Acclaim and the City of Joliet. The program is designed to honor Joliet residents with outstanding yards or homes.

Kankakee Vehicle Stickers now available for purchase at City Hall

Would you rather pay $35 for a parking sticker, or $70? That’s the question residents of the City of Kankakee need ask themselves today...

Ribbon Cutting of the North Walking Path kicks off Cruise to The Movies

On Friday, June 7, at 6:15pm a ribbon cutting will be held to celebrate the opening of the north walking path. The path connects N. Cypress Street to Legacy Park. The ribbon cutting will kick off Cruise to the Movies, welcoming families to bike ride to Movies in the Park at Legacy Park. Cruise to The Movies will begin at 6:30 and will conclude at Legacy Park with fun and games along the way. Movies in the Park will feature 101 Dalmatians beginning at dusk.

New Lenox Fire Foundation Donates Eighteen Thermal Imaging Cameras to New Lenox Fire Protection District

(May 30, 2019) – Recently, the New Lenox Fire Foundation donated eighteen thermal imaging cameras to the New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD). The new handheld thermal imaging...
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