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Chicago Man Serving 60-Day Sentence Found Dead in Lake County Jail Cell

Lake County, IL - Authorities in Lake County have launched an investigation after a 61-year-old Chicago man, serving a 60-day sentence for driving with a revoked license, was discovered...

Illinois Blaze: 40,000 Pounds of Celery Engulfed in Semi Fire on I-80

Joliet, IL -In a bizarre overnight incident, a semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of celery caught fire on Interstate...

Car Stops Just Feet from Active School Playground After Friday Morning DUI Incident

Coal City, IL - A car driven by 39-year-old Kathryn Stirbis reportedly came to a stop just feet...

Kankakee County, IL – Man Arrested in Champaign Following High-Speed Chase, Crash on I-74

Kankakee County, IL - A Kankakee County man was arrested in Champaign this week after a high-speed chase...

Bradley’s Big Invite: Preschool Open House Unveils Fun Learning

Bradley, IL - Attention, Bradley families! The Bourbonnais Park District cordially invites you to the Preschool Open House...

Manteno Chamber Hosts Community Connections Fair

The Manteno Chamber of Commerce will host the Community Connections Fair for Kankakee County. The event will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2019...

2019 Outstanding Faculty Awards

Kankakee Community College has selected two faculty members to receive 2019 Outstanding Faculty Awards.

Thrill of the Putt Hosted by Manteno Chamber of Commerce

The Manteno Chamber of Commerce hosted its first annual “Thrill of the Putt” adult putt-putt tournament on Saturday, April 27 at various businesses located in Manteno. The progressive mini golf tournament began at the Leo Hassett Community center, took place between 12 different businesses that hosted “holes”, and ended at Stampede Saloon for a “19th hole” celebration.

An East African Safari Travelogue at Bourbonnais Public Library

Friends of the Bourbonnais Library will present “An East African Safari Travelogue” with Dr. James Paul and John Hassett on Thursday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the White Oak Room at the Bourbonnais Public Library, 250 W. John Casey Road.The travelogue will take attendees on a visual tour of the diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes of Tanzania and Kenya using photos, videos, and stories.

The 5 Sullivan Brothers & The Kissing Sailor (KCC Events)

Frame Loom Weaving and Group Guitar are among courses being held in May as part of the Kankakee Community College Lifelong Learning Institute. The Lifelong Learning...

29th Annual Rhubarb Festival Later this Month

Vendors will fill the Museum grounds as well as the Civic Auditorium with their arts and crafts, food, and more. Local non-profits and businesses will be...
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