Checkers Restaurant closes in Bradley, new location set for Division Street
Checkers Restaurant off Route 50 has served up its final meal as it unexpectedly closed its doors this past week. Meanwhile, a new location is planned for elsewhere in Bradley soon.
Sweetness Sweeps Bourbonnais for Chocolate Tour
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District welcome the fourth annual Chocolate Tour on Saturday, February 1, 2020. 350 participants will explore Village of Bourbonnais businesses while indulging in sweet treats at each location from noon to 5 p.m. Those who visit 36 of the 40 business stops are eligible be entered into a grand prize drawing for a 14k rose gold chocolate quartz necklace, courtesy of Andaul Jewelers. A new runner-up prize includes a 55” 4K Smart TV provided by the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival.
Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Office Awarded a Subgrant Census 2020 Participation Grant
The Mayors Caucus announced its 33 municipal subgrantees who were awarded the MMC 2020 Census Participation Grant. This award came after ECDA outlined a number of census outreach tactics for our historically undercounted populations and will work to support a complete count for the City of Kankakee. Kankakee ECDA was awarded along with municipalities such as Aurora, Joliet, Elmhurst, and others.
Manteno Chamber of Commerce High School Scholarship: Applications Available
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce takes pride in awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, one male and one female. These scholarships are awarded to any high school senior that resides in Manteno. The scholarship criteria are based on the applicant's scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, participation and leadership in school and community activities, and reputation for good citizenship and moral character.
New Kankakee Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Requirements for 2023
The changes are required for one and two family dwellings and will be enforced in all smoke and carbon monoxide inspections. They include alarms in all sleeping rooms, outside of each separate sleeping area, and near fuel-burning appliances or fire places.
Boness Appointed New Kankakee Deputy Fire Chief
Kankakee, IL – Captain Eric Boness has been appointed as the Kankakee Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Chief effective February 1, 2020. Boness has served in the department for 29 years as Shift Commander, Company Officer, Training Officer, and EMS Coordinator. In 1999, Boness was promoted to Lieutenant and to captain in 2005.
