LOCAL
Author T.J. Martinson comes to speak at the Kankakee Public Library
Join the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00p.m. as T.J. Martinson, author of The Reign of the Kingfisher, speaks about his novel, answers your questions, and signs your copy of his book!
20,000 additional fans turn out for Bears Camp in 2019
Kankakee County, IL – If you didn’t show up to the 2019 “Illinois. Are you up for Amazing?” Chicago Bears Training Camp a football fan, you sure left one. The Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) confirmed an uptick in attendance to the tune of 59,525, over 20,000 more than in 2018 when 39,450 fans came out. Eight public practices were held on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University, two less than in 2018.
Kankakee not-for-profit makes Sweet Connections for teens
Any regular at the Kankakee Farmers' Market is sure to recognize the smiling teens selling cotton candy with flavors ranging from strawberry...
New City of Kankakee Police Chief Welcome reception, Next Monday
Members of the public are encouraged to join the City of Kankakee and States Attorney Jim Rowe next Monday, August 26th from 5-pm on the 4th Floor of the Kankakee Public Library for a Welcome Reception for City of Kankakee’s new Police Chief, Frank Kosman.
The Ultimate: Emily Glogowski
The Ultimate: Emily Glogowski
Flash Forward (Aug 15th – 22nd)
Screening of "No Small Matter" The film is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for good in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays our the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years, and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families, and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country. No charge--Lunch provided Find out more »
LIFESTYLE
Author T.J. Martinson comes to speak at the Kankakee Public Library
Join the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00p.m. as T.J. Martinson, author of The Reign of the Kingfisher, speaks about his novel, answers your questions, and signs your copy of his book!
Kroger x Walgreens swap brands and services in select locations this Fall
CINCINNATI and DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Building on an exploratory pilot launched in October 2018, The Kroger Co. and Walgreens Monday announced the introduction...
Chicago has no place in new XFL
The rebooted XFL starting in 2020 released their official team names and logos earlier today. During a live unveiled via their Facebook page, over five thousand people tuned in to watch as the inaugural franchises were announced.
Kankakee not-for-profit makes Sweet Connections for teens
Any regular at the Kankakee Farmers' Market is sure to recognize the smiling teens selling cotton candy with flavors ranging from strawberry...
Cardiovascular Systems Presents LIBERTY 360° Three-Year Outcomes at 2019 Amputation Prevention Symposium
In his presentation, Dr. Mustapha also noted that CSI’s orbital atherectomy system (OAS) was the most frequently used atherectomy device in the study and that the OAS sub analysis of the LIBERTY data indicated high freedom from major amputation (RC2-3, 100%; RC4-5, 95.3%; and RC6, 88.6%) with no additional amputations reported after the two-year visit.
Trooper finds disable vehicle on highway actually driver playing Pokemon Go on 8...
A Washington state trooper got a surprise when he thought he had pulled over to find a driver in distress. Instead, the trooper discovered a driver stopped playing eight different versions of the Augmented Reality video game, Pokémon Go, at once.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Author T.J. Martinson comes to speak at the Kankakee Public Library
Join the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00p.m. as T.J. Martinson, author of The Reign of the Kingfisher, speaks about his novel, answers your questions, and signs your copy of his book!
Chicago has no place in new XFL
The rebooted XFL starting in 2020 released their official team names and logos earlier today. During a live unveiled via their Facebook page, over five thousand people tuned in to watch as the inaugural franchises were announced.
Kankakee brings the chaos with cosplay
On April 10, 2019 at Northfield Square Mall the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County hosted the second annual Kankakee Cosplay Chaos....
Manhattan Cruise Night, tonight!
Join First Midwest Bank and the Village of Manhattan Monday night 8/12 for Manhattan Cruise Night from 6-8pm. A free event...
D’Arcy Buick GMC Route 66 Classic returns Saturday, August 17
The D'Arcy Buick GMC Route 66 Classic returns to Route 66 Raceway on August 17, 2019. The event will pay homage to the early days of drag racing and hot rod culture, presenting the ultimate trip down memory lane for all. Fans will be treated to a blast from the past as they walk through the gates of the World’s First True Stadium of Drag Racing and leave the world of 2019 behind.
SPORTS
The Ultimate: Gabrielle Dismang
This week’s Ultimate is Gabrielle Dismang, a senior at BBCHS. Gabrielle plays softball for BBCHS and travel ball for the River Valley Rage. Gabrielle’s Rage team took second place this year in the 16U “B” Eastern World Series. When described by her Rage softball coach, Ron Zielinski, he said, “Gabbie has played travel softball for us at River Valley Rage for several years now. Gabbie is a strong player with a big bat, her greatest quality is her leadership that she brings to the team.”
The Ultimate: Emily Glogowski
The Ultimate: Emily Glogowski
17 KCC Athletes earn NJCAA Academic Honors
Seventeen Kankakee Community College student-athletes have received NJCAA honors for their academic achievement during the 2018-19 school year.
NFL x MARVEL Mash-Up for all 32 teams
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most popular story franchises to hit the big screen…well ever. So, of course, it only makes sense that someone saw it fit to combine it with the nation’s most popular sport! Justin Kozisek made the mash-up possible.
Bradley-Bourbonnais’ “Magical Summer of the 8-10-year-old All-Stars”
The game provided plenty of excitement as a packed crowd witnessed the All-Stars battle back from an early 3-0 deficit to win 9-4 over a very good Jackie Robinson West team. The championship game featured standout performances from Grady Trammel, Liam Martin, Nick Pignatiello, and Noah Drake.
