SPRINGFIELD – National Preparedness Month is recognized each September as a way to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning.  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency...

The Lifelong Learning Institute offers affordable, high-quality, non-credit classes that take place in an environment that fosters participation. Some classes meet for one day on a specialized topic, others delve deeper over several sessions.

The Kankakee Jaycees will be on hand at the Kankakee Farmers Market from 8 am to noon on September 28th and again on October 5th and 12th raffling off two chances to grab a ride in the time machine!

JOLIET-North Benton Street, between Scott and Ottawa streets, will be closed beginning on Monday, September 9, 2019. The road closure on north Benton Street is expected to last approximately two days.

Merrill M. Redman, 90, of Watseka passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Visitation is from 9:00 AM until the 10:00 AM memorial service...

While removed from the public meeting of the full County Board on Tuesday, local organizers believe it will resurface at another session soon. A protest against the vote remains scheduled for Tuesday Morning, September 10th at 7:45 am at the County Clerk Building at 189 E Court Street in Kankakee.