Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly book discussion group, Soul Collections. This group reviews a wide range of book selections that specifically spotlights African-American authors and themes. October’s selection will be The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil by Victoria Christopher Murray. This event will be held on Thursday, October 24that 6:30 p.m. All books reviewed may be checked out at the Circulation desk of the Kankakee Public Library.

Kankakee, IL – State Representative Lindsay Parkhurst (R – Kankakee) invites constituents to take advantage of a free insurance and wellness fair on Saturday, November 9th.

In an effort to reduce potential risks, residents are welcome to use the video recorded location to meet buyers and sellers at any time of day so that if a situation arises, the incident is recorded. Staff will not play a role in the transactions; however, staff will respond as they would during any situation that would require police intervention.

Taking another step to build an Illinois where both businesses and working families can thrive, Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators, business leaders, labor leaders, trade groups and existing data center businesses to promote Illinois’ new tax incentive for data center construction.

The scarecrow has been erected at various locations across the county, including off Interstate 57 exit ramps and on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse. The goal of the creation, deemed as ‘offensive’ by local law enforcement officials which lead to its removal minutes after those complaints were received by the Bourbonnais Township Park District, has been to raise awareness about the ICE contract Kankakee County currently participates in with that agency.

“Often people inherit farms or have some old containers of pesticides on their property and don’t quite know what to do with them. That’s why we started the ‘Clean Sweep’ program in 1990,” said Doug Owens, IDOA Environmental Programs Bureau Chief. “It’s a great way to ensure the proper disposal of these pesticides and protects the environment of the state of Illinois.”