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October Film Screening and Discussion Series on “Slavery and the Making of America”

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KANKAKEE - A four-part viewings and discussions of the PBS production “Slavery and the Making of America” will be held both in-person...
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Kankakee County

‘Nobody’s alone’: Manteno man reflects on recent walk, aims to keep promoting mental health awareness

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While Jake Smith’s recent 24-mile trek through the streets of Manteno was, for all intents and purposes, a solo endeavor, the mental...
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Joyce: Local schools to receive nearly $2 million to bridge digital divide

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PARK FOREST – State Senator Patrick Joyce announced Tuesday afternoon area schools in  the 40th Illinois State Senate District are on pace...
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Bourbonnais

82-Year-Old World War I Dedication Plaque stolen from American Legion in Bradley

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BRADLEY – An 82-year-old dedication plaque commemorating the memory of a celebrated local hero has been stolen from the American Legion in...
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Will County seeing success in managing COVID-19 crisis

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WILL COUNTY – Across the State of Illinois, the IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) is reporting a recovery rate of 96...
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IDOT seeks public input into improvements at I-57, Route 17 interchange in Kankakee

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KANKAKEE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting the public to learn more and voice input into a proposed changes...
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How will consumer spending rebound? Experts differ

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By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Experts expect consumer spending to play a big role in...
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Indoor service can resume in Kankakee, Will counties following return to Phase 4 mitigation

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BOURBONNAIS – Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced early Friday morning Restaurants and Bars can...
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Bourbonnais Elementary Schools report first ‘family unit’ infected due to ‘close contact’

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BOURBONNAIS - Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 reported Thursday afternoon a 'family unit' had been infected during the pandemic due to 'close...
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Pritzker defends decision on high school football

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By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he stands behind his decision to...
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Joyce: Local schools to receive nearly $2 million to bridge digital divide

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PARK FOREST – State Senator Patrick Joyce announced Tuesday afternoon area schools in  the 40th Illinois State Senate District are on pace...
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Bourbonnais

82-Year-Old World War I Dedication Plaque stolen from American Legion in Bradley

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BRADLEY – An 82-year-old dedication plaque commemorating the memory of a celebrated local hero has been stolen from the American Legion in...
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IDOT seeks public input into improvements at I-57, Route 17 interchange in Kankakee

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KANKAKEE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting the public to learn more and voice input into a proposed changes...
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Fortitude Shelter proposal for former St. Paul school struck down by Kankakee

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KANKAKEE – The City of Kankakee has rejected a plan put forth by Fortitude Community Outreach to turn the former St. Paul...
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Potawatomi Campground to reopen October 1st at Kankakee River State Park

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KANKAKEE – Its been two years since the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Potawatomi and Chippewa campgrounds would received nearly two...
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Bradley Bar involved in early morning fire Monday

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BRADLEY – Multiple buildings were damaged Monday after a fire occurred at The Looney Bin bar in Bradley.  According to the bar’s...
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Indoor service can resume in Kankakee, Will counties following return to Phase 4 mitigation

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BOURBONNAIS – Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced early Friday morning Restaurants and Bars can...
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29 “Hurricane Dogs” up for adoption at Kankakee County Humane Foundation

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KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Humane Foundation has 29 “Hurricane Dogs” looking for new homes in St. Anne. The dogs arrival was...
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Will County seeing success in managing COVID-19 crisis

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WILL COUNTY – Across the State of Illinois, the IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) is reporting a recovery rate of 96...
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Business

Pritzker defends decision on high school football

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By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he stands behind his decision to...
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Business

Joyce highlights second round of aid for businesses affected by mitigation

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PARK FOREST - To help small businesses affected by COVID-19 resurgence mitigations, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is urging business owners to apply...
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Region 7 positivity falls to 6.9%, lowest since August 15th

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BOURBONNAIS – The South Suburban Region 7 which includes Will and Kankakee counties has fallen to the lowest seven-day positivity rate in...
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BIG TEN Returns: Football to resume October 23rd

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CHICAGO - The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously Wednesday to resume the 2020 Big Ten Football season, beginning...
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IHSA strengthens Hate Speech & Harassment policy for students

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ILLINOIS - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has a new policy aimed at addressing hate speech and harassment. The IHSA...
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IDPH approves modified IHSA Schedule For 2020-21 School Year

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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officially approved Friday the IHSA’s modified sports schedule/plan that the IHSA Board approved on July 29....
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Fortitude Shelter proposal for former St. Paul school struck down by Kankakee

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KANKAKEE – The City of Kankakee has rejected a plan put forth by Fortitude Community Outreach to turn the former St. Paul...
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Business

Potawatomi Campground to reopen October 1st at Kankakee River State Park

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KANKAKEE – Its been two years since the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Potawatomi and Chippewa campgrounds would received nearly two...
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Business

Lawmakers from Illinois’ neighbors oppose federal bailout

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By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square (The Center Square) – State and federal lawmakers from some of Illinois’ neighboring...
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Herscher says yes to Trick-or-Treating, Bourbonnais holds for decision

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BOURBONNAIS – Tuesday night, the Village of Herscher announced Halloween will go forward with normal hours next month.  The Village Board did not...
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IDOT seeks public input into improvements at I-57, Route 17 interchange in Kankakee

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KANKAKEE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting the public to learn more and voice input into a proposed changes...
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Business

Fortitude Shelter proposal for former St. Paul school struck down by Kankakee

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KANKAKEE – The City of Kankakee has rejected a plan put forth by Fortitude Community Outreach to turn the former St. Paul...
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IDPH says over 5 million residents have recieved COVID-19 tests in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials announced Saturday over 5 million residents have been tested in Illinois since the...
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Emmy-winning Hollywood Stunt Coordinator and Chebanse native Merritt Yohnka dies

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KANKAKEE – Emmy-winning Hollywood Stunt Coordinator and Chebanse native Merritt Yohnka has died. Yohnka had long been fighting two forms of...
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Momence set to star in new season of Fargo debuting Sept 27th

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The 'Old Border Town' has a little over a month until it makes its small-screen debut when Fargo, Season 4 hits FX....
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New Banksy piece showcases just how quick COVID-19, and art, can spread

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Banksy has unleashed new COVID-19 art in the London Underground. The art was apparently made while other commuters...
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Frankfort Bluegrass Festival goes virtual this weekend

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FRANKFORT, IL – Today would have been the first day of the 10th Annual Frankfort Bluegrass Festival, originally scheduled for July 11th...
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Herscher says yes to Trick-or-Treating, Bourbonnais holds for decision

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BOURBONNAIS – Tuesday night, the Village of Herscher announced Halloween will go forward with normal hours next month.  The Village Board did not...
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Community

October Film Screening and Discussion Series on “Slavery and the Making of America”

News Room - 0
KANKAKEE - A four-part viewings and discussions of the PBS production “Slavery and the Making of America” will be held both in-person...
Read more
Kankakee County

‘Nobody’s alone’: Manteno man reflects on recent walk, aims to keep promoting mental health awareness

Dave Fidlin - 0
While Jake Smith’s recent 24-mile trek through the streets of Manteno was, for all intents and purposes, a solo endeavor, the mental...
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Herscher says yes to Trick-or-Treating, Bourbonnais holds for decision

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BOURBONNAIS – Tuesday night, the Village of Herscher announced Halloween will go forward with normal hours next month.  The Village Board did not...
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Community

October Film Screening and Discussion Series on “Slavery and the Making of America”

News Room - 0
KANKAKEE - A four-part viewings and discussions of the PBS production “Slavery and the Making of America” will be held both in-person...
Read more
Kankakee County

‘Nobody’s alone’: Manteno man reflects on recent walk, aims to keep promoting mental health awareness

Dave Fidlin - 0
While Jake Smith’s recent 24-mile trek through the streets of Manteno was, for all intents and purposes, a solo endeavor, the mental...
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