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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...

Dr. Bowling addresses Olivet Students on COVID-19

JCB COVID-19 address from Olivet Nazarene University on Vimeo. In a video address to students this morning, Dr. Bowling addressed students at Olivet Nazarene University...

Olivet suspends Spring 2020 semester in wake of COVID-19, move to online curriculum

Olivet Nazarene University announced today beginning March 23, 2020, students will shift to an online learning curriculum in wake of COVID-19.  All on ground Spring 2020 classes...

Opinion: Olivet Nazarene University puts Kankakee County at high risk for COVID-19

A statement, issued by David Pickering, was the first statement issued to students in over a week on the Coronavirus pandemic. Olivet has 4,986 students enrolled at the University.

Joliet Slammers announce delay till Mid May

The Joliet Slammers and Frontier League have announced the season will be delayed until mid-May. The league will continue to monitor the situation...

IHSA Cancels Remaining Winter State Tournaments Over COVID-19 Pandemic

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on March 12, 2020, that it has canceled its remaining winter State Series postseason tournaments, which include...

Kinzinger Announces Safety Precautions for D.C. Office in Response to Growing Coronavirus Concerns

“Effective tomorrow, my Rayburn office will be closed to outside visitors and my Washington, D.C. staff will be asked to telework until further notice. They will be promptly available by phone and email, as always, and I do not anticipate any disruption in our operations. My offices across the 16th Congressional District of Illinois will remain open and operating as usual, and staff there will take the necessary steps to ensure their safety and the safety of our constituents. Please continue to call and reach out, and we will be ready to address your concerns.
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