“People need to realize the importance of the census. If everyone is not counted, we are in jeopardy of losing a voice in Congress. We will lose representation on important committees and a large amount in federal funding including Medicaid, federal student loans, food stamps, as well as cuts in more than 100 critical programs across the state. All of this is based on the census,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Kankakee Public Library be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th and will be closed all day on...

Tour goers will explore Village of Bourbonnais businesses while indulging in chocolate treats and other sweet surprises. The winter event will be structured similar to previous years: participants will be provided with a tour map, passports to accompany them along their decadent journey and receive a stamp at each tour destination visited. A completed or full passport can be entered to win the Chocolate Tour grand prize, courtesy of Andaul Jewelers in Bourbonnais.

“I received a special request to see if Santa could make a stop in the City of Kankakee before Christmas which led to our team planning this event. We are excited to bring this event to the community for the first time and we expect a good turnout. I’m really looking forward to seeing the joy on all of the kids’ faces,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

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 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.