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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...

COVID-19 test site moves a day after opening due to demand in Joliet

JOLIET – A Joliet state-run COVID-19 testing site had to be moved from the Inwood Athletic Club due to overwhelming demand after 100 cars...

Colleges in Illinois plan for post-Thanksgiving break

(The Center Square) – In mid-November, students at college campuses around Illinois usually are preparing for a short break around Thanksgiving, but this year is...

New Lenox offering free Mental Health First Aid Class

The Village of New Lenox and its Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with Sertoma Centre, Inc., is offering a FREE Mental Health First Aid Class on...

Judge finds Pritzker acted lawfully to mandate health guidance for schools

By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge on Monday ruled Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has power under state law and the...

COVID-19 surges: ‘We are in for a rough ride for the next 3 months’

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans should stay home as much as possible, wear face coverings and rethink their Thanksgiving plans as hospitalizations...

Hospitalizations up 150% in 72 hours, now 86 COVID in Kankakee, 754 new cases Monday

KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Health Department reported 86 residents were hospitalized for COVID-19 at area hospitals Monday.  It’s the most ever hospitalized in...
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