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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...

Kankakee River State Park to reopen May 1st for limited access, Starved Rock remains closed

Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday a full list of State Parks that will reopen to some capacity to allow for hiking...

Snow cannons used to spray disinfectant into streets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usu13WROAW4 Firefighters and sanitation workers have come up with a unique solution to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Italian Alps.  Snow cannons. The agencies are...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival decision looms amid COVID-19

Organizers of the annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival have yet to decide if this year’s festivities will in fact, go on.  The annual summertime event dates...

Manteno Finally Closes Playground Equipment

It has been over a month since Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued his original shelter in place mandate.As of April 23rd, the Village of...

Momence Gladiolus Festival Canceled for 2020, canceled for first time in 83 years

Momence's Gladiolus Festival has been canceled for the first time in 83 years. The Glad Fest committee made the announcement following a meeting...

Kankakee Farmers Market to open as ‘Drive Thru’ starting May 2nd

A spring Farmers Market will happen in Downtown Kankakee starting May 2nd, however it will be drive-thru only.  No music, no breakfast and no...
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