Kankakee

Cedar Lake Farmers Market Offers Free Booths to Community Groups for 2024 Season

Cedar Lake, IN - The Cedar Lake Farmers Market is set to welcome community groups and nonprofits with open arms this season.  Starting from May through October 2024, the market...

Munster, IN – Record Intake at Humane Indiana Wildlife Center Cancels Major Fundraiser

Munster, IN - The Humane Indiana Wildlife center in Northern Indiana has reported a record-breaking intake of over...

Kankakee, IL – River Valley Metro Mass Transit Surpasses 14 Million Rides Milestone

Kankakee, IL - River Valley Metro Mass Transit has surpassed a significant milestone, recording over 14 million rides...

Free Chicken Sandwich for Teachers at Chick-fil-A Bradley Bourbonnais on Teacher Appreciation Day

Bradley, IL - Local teachers are in for a treat as Chick-fil-A Bradley Bourbonnais celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day...

Purdue University Sued by Student for Injuries in Basketball Ticket Stampede

West Lafayette, IN - A Purdue University student has filed a lawsuit against the institution following severe injuries...

Herscher HS moves to remote learning after 3 COVID-19 events in school district

HERSCHER – The Kankakee County Health Department alerted Herscher Community Unit School District #2 of a COVID-19 outbreak days after administration officials reported 19...

114 COVID cases reported by Kankakee Health Monday

BRADLEY – Over 100 new cases were reported Monday by Kankakee County Health Department officials as COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Illinois. Monday, the...

Bi-passers voice concerns after Kankakee GOP holds ‘maskless Trump Rally’ in Bourbonnais Saturday

BOURBONNAIS – Area residents estimate 200 locals came out to a Kankakee GOP event at 11 am Saturday morning in Bourbonnais on the corner...

Olivet Nazarene approves indoor events up to 50, days before Men’s Basketball begins

BOURBONNAIS – Students at Olivet Nazarene University beginning Monday will be required to wear masks at all times while in athletic and recreational facilities. The...

Some school districts scrap in-person learning plans as COVID-19 metrics rise

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Some Illinois school districts that planned to switch from remote learning to in-person learning are...

Region 7 hits all-time high Thursday, 7-day positivity now 9.1%

KANKAKEE - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Thursday Kankakee County saw daily positivity ratings in the last 24 hours surge to...
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