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Will County Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Governor’s Office

Crete, IL – A Crete man was arrested after allegedly sending a threatening email to the office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), 49-year-old...

Kankakee Residents Called to Support Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy at Bradley House

Kankakee, IL – Wright in Kankakee, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bradley House, is urging...

Bourbonnais Snapshot: Capture Photography Fun at Snapshot Camp!

Bourbonnais, IL – Ready, set, snap! The Bourbonnais Park District is excited to announce the Snapshot Camp for...

Frankfort Finds: Community Garage Sale Day Coming August 3rd

FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready to shop till you drop, Frankfort! The Frankfort Park District is hosting its...

World UFO Day: The 1897 Sightings in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas

Kankakee, IL - As enthusiasts worldwide celebrate World UFO Day, Kankakee County residents reflect on a peculiar event...

Barnes & Noble lives on as UK bookstore owners purchases company

600+ Barnes & Nobel stores, offering everything from coffee to books to various pop culture related merchandising options had new life injected today as Elliott Management Corp. purchases the company for $476 million dollars.

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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