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Bison Calves Enhance Prairie Restoration in Will County

Wilmington, IL – A delightful springtime event unfolds at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as new bison calves, affectionately dubbed "Red Dogs" due to their reddish-tan coats, begin their...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 2024: Nominate Your Local Hero for the Grand Parade

Bourbonnais, IL - The call for heroes resounds through Bourbonnais as the Friendship Festival invites nominations for everyday...

Strong Chance of Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana, Substantial Rainfall Expected This Weekend 

Chicago, IL - Communities west of Highway 31 are on alert as meteorologists forecast substantial rainfall and a...

Former Illinois University Student Released Following Alleged Terrorist Threat

Bourbonnais, IL - An Urbana resident and former Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) student was released by the courts after...

Kankakee Alert: Immigrant Dropped Off by Police After Disturbing Home Entry Attempt in Wilmington 

Kankakee, IL - A decision by Wilmington police to transport a Venezuelan immigrant to Kankakee after a troubling...

Chicagoland Speedway, K-Mart among possible emergency hospital sites in Joliet

The City of Joliet announced during a press conference Friday the Joliet Park District, Hartman Recreation Center, Chicagoland Speedway, and the K-Mart on Jefferson...

Kankakee suspends Yard Waste, Bulk Waste pickup

Republic Services announced earlier today changes to regular pickup services announced by the City of Kankakee, which go into effect on April 6th.  Among...

COVID-19: Kankakee County rises to 61

Kankakee County Health Officials announced this morning 2 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total for the County to 61.  Cases included two men,...

Huge PPE donation for Joliet Fire Department by local schools

Fire Fighters in Joliet are sending a huge thanks to officials at Joliet West and Joliet Central and Joliet Township High Schools on Thursday. It comes after the...

47 symptomatic, 13 positive COVID-19 at Shapiro in Kankakee

Four additional individuals connected with Shapiro have tested positive for COVID-19 since Saturday, including seven staff members and six residents. Shapiro Developmental Center released...

Hero Bonus announced for Kroger Employees

Kroger Co announced the move on Tuesday, saying they’ll supply workers with a $2 premium bonus above standard base rate pay to hours beginning on March 29th through April 18th.
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