The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the heroes of September 11, 2001 and the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives.

JOLIET, Ill.(September 10, 2019) —Following an outpour of enthusiasm displayed by Chevrolet fans in the Chicagoland area, The Super Chevy Show will finally return to Route 66 Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15, 2019.

Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee Police Department has scheduled police academies for residents. The academies provide an opportunity for residents to build relationships with officers, learn the functions of the department and gain an understanding of local police work in their community. The Citizens Police Academies consists of classes that will last 8 weeks, meeting once a week.

As a result of today's vote, as of December 1st, 2019, Animal Control will fall under the umbrella of the Sheriff's Department. Animal Control Director Julie Boudreau will step down from her duties that day and a new administrator will be appointed by the Sheriff's Department and County Board.

Papi’s Pizza Café at 150 E Station Street in Kankakee and its newest location in Northfield Square Mall has announced it will be shutting its ovens down for good on September 19th.

St. Anne High School Alumni and Sonic’s legend Jack Sikma has entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. An NBA Champion, seven-time All-Star and Kankakee born native, Sikma helped take the Cardinals boys basketball team to a fourth-place finish during the 1974 IHSA Class A tournament. The NBA Champion has fond memories of his High School days in St. Anne, as he reminisced during his speech on Saturday.