Among the projects funded included butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens and various outdoor classrooms across the state. No grants were awarded to schools in Iroquois, Will or Kankakee County.

A man trapped inside a grain elevator in Minooka was rescued on Thursday after being trapped up to his waist in grain for about four hours.

Chicago – Standing with educators and students who pushed for a student-voting proposal, Governor JB Pritzker today signed legislation which will allow students to be excused...

Kankakee, IL – Captain Eric Boness has been appointed as the Kankakee Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Chief effective February 1, 2020. Boness has served in the department for 29 years as Shift Commander, Company Officer, Training Officer, and EMS Coordinator. In 1999, Boness was promoted to Lieutenant and to captain in 2005.

Throughout the past year, Lex and his beagle, Rocksy, have attended over forty events throughout Illinois raising funds for his dog’s heart condition by selling rocks, and now is your chance to help them out! During the dinner, there will be silent auction items including celebrity items, bingo and much more!

“These valentines are a small token of our appreciation for the great service and sacrifice our veterans made to protect us and keep us safe," Parkhurst said. “This is the fourth year for this program and so far it overwhelmingly inspires our residents to show their love by giving back to our veterans who gave so much for us.”