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Kankakee, IL – Married to Madness: Elizabeth Packard’s Mental Health Crusade

Kankakee, IL - The narrative of Elizabeth Packard, whose unjust commitment to an asylum by her own husband sparked a fervent crusade for reform, will be the focal point of an...

Wilmington, IL – Local Agencies Stage Pre-Prom Crash Simulation at Wilmington High School

Wilmington, IL - Local emergency services, including Wilmington Fire Protection District, Wilmington Police, and Hopkins Towing, will collaborate...

Will County, IL – Child Death Believed Accidental Following Suspected Heroin, Fentanyl Ingestion

Joliet, Illinois – A 12-year-old girl lost her life on Sunday following suspected ingestion of heroin and fentanyl...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival Invites Funding Requests for Community Projects

Bourbonnais, IL - Local organizations seeking support can now reach out to the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival's Special Appropriations...

Manteno, Illinois: Operation Camaraderie Volunteer Fair to Support Veterans

Manteno, IL – Local community honors veterans with outreach and sustenance.  In an effort to support those who have...

Kankakee, IL – Solar Farm Approved Near Local School, City Rejects Sheep Mowing Proposal

Kankakee, IL - The Kankakee City Council granted final approval for a new solar farm located just west of Grace Christian Academy on Waldron...

Kankakee County Health Department Highlights Prescription Drug Drop-Off Sites for Safe Disposal

Kankakee County, IL - In an effort to promote safe disposal of medications, Kankakee County Health Department has announced the availability of free drop-off...

Kankakee County, IL – Volunteer Training to Aid Sexual Violence Survivors by Clove Alliance

Kankakee, IL - In a compassionate community response, Clove Alliance is spearheading an initiative to train volunteers in supporting survivors of sexual violence.  The non-profit...

Kankakee High School Blood Drive 2024: Supporting Community and Student Scholarships

Kankakee, IL - The community spirit is set to thrive at Kankakee High School's blood drive. In an impactful collaboration with the American Red...

Illinois Mystery: Woman Last Seen Near Kankakee on Route 45/52 Nearly 3 Years Ago

Kankakee, IL - Nearly three years have passed since Scarlett Joy Blanco was last seen on Route 45/52 in Kankakee reportedly heading towards Momence,...

DuPage County, IL – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Announces 2024-2025 Peacekeepers Scholarship

DuPage County, IL - The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Peacekeepers Scholarship.  The scholarship program is dedicated to dependents of...
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