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Kankakee, IL – Mayor Announces Plans Grocery Store in Food Desert in Re-Election Announcement

Kankakee, IL - Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis announced his bid for a second term last night, promising significant economic development for the city, including...

Illinois Weighs Tech Payment Law: Would Facebook Block Local News Like in Canada?

Springfield, IL - Illinois lawmakers are currently debating a bill that could reshape the relationship between tech giants like Facebook and local news outlets....

Illinois Advances House Bill 4059 to Combat Daycare Provider Shortage

Kankakee, IL - Kankakee County State Representative Jackie Haas (District 79) has successfully championed House Bill 4059, which recently passed the Illinois House unanimously.  The legislation aims...

Mountain Dew Faces Ban in Illinois: Extreme Measures Against Extreme Drink, Others

Springfield, IL - Mountain Dew, the iconic beverage synonymous with extreme sports, may soon disappear from Illinois shelves if a new legislative proposal passes.  Senate Bill...

Illinois State Representative and Mokena Native, Tim Ozinga, Announces Immediate Resignation

Mokena, IL - Republican State Representative Tim Ozinga of the 37th District, serving since 2021, announced his resignation effective as of Monday, April 8,...

Kankakee County Reports Under 10% Voter Turnout Among Under-34s in 2024 Primaries

Kankakee County, IL - Following a record low voter turnout among young individuals in the 2024 General Primary in Kankakee County, officials are now...