Bourbonnais Elementary Schools report first ‘family unit’ infected due to ‘close contact’
BOURBONNAIS - Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 reported Thursday afternoon a 'family unit' had been infected during the pandemic due to 'close contact' among...
Pritzker defends decision on high school football
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he stands behind his decision to prohibit high school football for the...
First Ward Neighborhood to Host Second Annual Back to School Bash
KANKAKEE – Although heading back to school looks different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still a need in the community...
Manteno Minit Mart shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19
MANTENO – Minit Mart in Manteno shut down Wednesday afternoon at 4pm after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
A company representative reached out to...
Emmy-winning Hollywood Stunt Coordinator and Chebanse native Merritt Yohnka dies
KANKAKEE – Emmy-winning Hollywood Stunt Coordinator and Chebanse native Merritt Yohnka has died. Yohnka had long been fighting two forms of Cancer at...
Joyce highlights second round of aid for businesses affected by mitigation
PARK FOREST - To help small businesses affected by COVID-19 resurgence mitigations, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is urging business owners to apply for assistance...
