Traveling teachers and face masks: Bourbonnais schools plan for fall 2020
BESD53 called a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss what a reopening scenario would look like for fall 2020. Plans were put forth by...
Will County Executive Larry Walsh dies after 50 years of public service
WILL COUNTY - Lawrence M. “Larry” Walsh, a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, faithful farmer, dedicated public servant, and lifelong Will County resident,...
President Obama urges every Mayor to review Use of Force policies
Former President Barack Obama addressed the nation this afternoon, urging Mayors across the country to review their use of force policies.
“Today, I am urging...
71 cases fall off active count in Kankakee, largest single day drop to date
Kankakee County Health Department officials announced the largest single day drop in active cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The Department announced 71 active cases...
Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged
By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George...
Kankakee’s Riverside Foundation Awarded Starbucks Grant
KANKAKEE--State Representative Lindsay Parkhurst recently announced The Riverside Foundation in Kankakee will be receiving a Starbucks Foundation neighborhood grant as part of the company’s...
