“This is the second year we received a grant from First Alert for the public education campaign regarding the Illinois new 10 Year Smoke Detector Law. This year we have focused more on communities in the northeast portion of the state. Kankakee was chosen based on its population and geographic location. We are thrilled to have the enthusiasm of both the Mayor’s office, as well as, the Kankakee Fire Department behind our efforts,” said Margaret Vaughn, Government Affairs Director for the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance.

“Illinois corn and soybean producers have cultivated a world-class industry with customers in all parts of the world, and this $2.2 billion commitment is a testament to their dedication and hard work,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “When Illinois’ agricultural economy thrives, so do working families all across the state. I’m committed to supporting our state’s leading industry and opening up new opportunities for our farmers to sell their goods and make a good living.”

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today renewed its call for qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, temporary snowplow drivers are hired every year on a full-time and on-call basis.

The locations are set and we're days away from the Village of Manteno's annual Garage Sale Days that are part of the Manteno Oktoberfest daily events!

Mary Ann Piper, 74, of Kankakee passed away September 15, 2019. Visitation is from 9:00 AM until the memorial service at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee Chapel.

Manteno Oktoberfest kicks off Thursday afternoon and runs through Sunday. Among this year’s activities include the annual carnival, garage sale days, Kids Fair on...