Kankakee County gives Animal Control leash to Sheriff
As a result of today's vote, as of December 1st, 2019, Animal Control will fall under the umbrella of the Sheriff's Department. Animal Control Director Julie Boudreau will step down from her duties that day and a new administrator will be appointed by the Sheriff's Department and County Board.
Jack Sikma, NBA Champion and St. Anne High School Alumni, inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
St. Anne High School Alumni and Sonic’s legend Jack Sikma has entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. An NBA Champion, seven-time All-Star and Kankakee born native, Sikma helped take the Cardinals boys basketball team to a fourth-place finish during the 1974 IHSA Class A tournament. The NBA Champion has fond memories of his High School days in St. Anne, as he reminisced during his speech on Saturday.
September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – National Preparedness Month is recognized each September as a
way to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. The
Illinois Emergency Management Agency...
Power of Jaycees: Delorean Ride Raffle coming to Kankakee Farmers Market
The Kankakee Jaycees will be on hand at the Kankakee Farmers Market from 8 am to noon on September 28th and again on October 5th and 12th raffling off two chances to grab a ride in the time machine!
DOWNTOWN ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
JOLIET-North Benton Street, between Scott and Ottawa streets, will be closed beginning on Monday, September 9, 2019. The road closure on north Benton Street is expected to last approximately two days.
