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Will County, IL – Toddler Present During Fatal Joliet Domestic Stabbing That Leaves Parents Dead Saturday

Joliet, IL - A domestic dispute in Joliet turned deadly when a couple involved in a divorce were found stabbed on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  The incident occurred in the...

Will County Hosts Free Book Recycling Event in Joliet This Weekend

Joliet, IL - Will County has announced its popular free book recycling event set to take place at...

Will County, IL – Crest Hill Fire Erupts in Vacant Two-Story House, Over 3 Hours to Extinguish

Crest Hill, IL - A vacant two-story house in Crest Hill erupted into flames late Friday evening, prompting...

Kankakee County: ‘Rescue Rangers’ Chip and Dale Arrive at Perry Farm

BOURBONNAIS, IL — "These two alpacas are here to save the day!" Perry Farm Park is thrilled to...

IDNR Seeks Campground Hosts for Kankakee River State Park in 2024 Camping Season

Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to become campground hosts...

Community Arts Council of Kankakee County hosts “Haunted Lane”

Load up your vehicle and come out to the Point Grove Campground near the Boat Club in Aroma Park, IL for a Haunting Good...

Potential COVID exposure list doubles in schools locally include BBCHS, McNamara

BOURBONNAIS – A list of schools with potential COVID-19 exposure has grown from five to twelve in just over a week’s time. According to the...

Red Cross issues Emergency blood shortage following lowest donor turnout

WASHINGTON – The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood and platelet shortage. According to the organization, donors have reached their lowest levels of...

Efforts to reduce nutrient loss into waterways gains momentum

(The Center Square) – In an effort to reduce farm fertilizers from running off into waterways, a network of organizational stakeholders is continuing efforts...

Illinois to invest over $40 million in workforce training

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will award more than $40 million in workforce training grants, focusing on communities hardest...

Sunny Hill Nursing Home residents and staff participate in annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

JOLIET – For the second time, the staff and residents of Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet have held a Walk to End Alzheimer’s,...
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