Illinois Lottery Holiday Instant Tickets On Sale
CHICAGO – The season of holiday celebrations has started, and the Illinois Lottery’s new holiday instant tickets are on sale across the state. From stocking stuffer to present topper, the festive scratch-offs give players a chance to win up to $1 million. This year, the Illinois Lottery is spreading more good cheer by offering a second-chance drawing on eligible tickets, with $1,500,000 available in prizes.
City of Kankakee Votes to Amend Its Social Media Policy
Effective immediately, all information shared with the public will be posted on the official City of Kankakee’s main Facebook page, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts. All City of Kankakee’s Facebook pages will be consolidated into one in order to continue to effectively communicate with the public.
Santa Claus to Ride in Fire Truck through New Lenox Neighborhoods
“We are very happy to be able to do this for our community for the third year in a row,” stated Fire Chief Adam Riegel. “Any time we are able to bring Santa with us to an event, the excitement on children’s faces make it that much more special.”
Manteno’s 2019 Santa On the Square: Featuring the Lighting of Main Street & Holiday Business Walk
Join the Village of Manteno as we kick off the holiday season with the 7th Annual Lighting of Main Street on Saturday, December 7th. The event begins at 3:00pm with the Holiday Business Walk going until 7pm with over 25 businesses participating. Santa Claus will arrive at 3:30 and the Lighting of Main Street takes place at 5:45pm outside the Leo Hassett Community Center located at 211 N. Main Street. While you are on your way to see Santa on the Square on Second, stop by the Fountain on the Square and watch a live Ice Sculpture demonstration (3-4:30) sponsored by Taylor Ford of Manteno. Walk through our Christmas Tree Lane decorated by local businesses and Santa Claus (sponsored by Silvano’s Pizza) will be taking requests from 3:30-7:45pm. Hungry? You can grab a bite to eat at the Bennett-Curtis Food Truck located at the Square on Second or at one of our local restaurants!
E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce
SPRINGFIELD –
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA),...
Bourbonnais Police Increase Safety for Thanksgiving Week
Bourbonnais Police is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement across Illinois for the increased statewide effort. The high-visibility traffic safety campaign will run from November 22 through the holiday weekend into the early morning hours of December 2.
