The 22nd Annual Manteno Oktoberfest starts Thursday
Manteno Oktoberfest kicks off Thursday afternoon and runs through Sunday.
Among this year’s activities include the annual carnival, garage sale days, Kids Fair on...
City Council Approves Honorary Street Designation for “Craig Blake Way”
Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong and city council approved the resolution of honorary street designation for the 500 block of South Wildwood Avenue as “Craig Blake Way.” Craig Blake passed away in April of 2019, but his long-lasting impact stretches far in the community.
Unemployment Rate Falls to Historic Low in August
CHICAGO–The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in August, down 0.2 percentage point from the prior month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The August unemployment rate was the lowest monthly unemployment rate for the state on record. Nonfarm payrolls were stable compared to the prior month, down -1,400 jobs. The July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report (from -400 to +1,300 jobs).
Economic Development Director Frank Koehler Retires
Kankakee, IL – Economic Development Director Frank Koehler wrapped up his last day with the City of Kankakee today. Koehler is retiring after more than 45 years in local government, serving communities in Kankakee, McLean, Cook, Kane, Lake and Will Counties.
Illinois Fall Trout Season Opens October 19
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The 2019 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season opens Saturday, Oct. 19 at 57 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.
National Farm Safety& Health Week to Focus on Grain Bin Safety
The agricultural industry is one of the most dangerous with a work-related death rate of 23 deaths per 100,000 workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's more dangerous than many other industries considered high-risk, such as mining or transportation.
