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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...

Grundy County Appeal: Seeking Justice for Good Samaritan Mother Killed in I-55 Hit-and-Run

Grundy County, IL - A devastating hit-and-run accident on Interstate 55 near Braceville has resulted in the death of a young mother, sparking a...

DuPage County, IL – Residents Beware: Sheriff Warns of Facebook Page Scam

DuPage County, IL - Residents of DuPage County were alerted by the Sheriff's Office to a deceptive situation: the Sheriff's official Facebook page had...

Illinois’ Kankakee River Regatta Opens Sponsorship Opportunities for Labor Day Race

KANKAKEE, IL - The City of Kankakee proudly announced on Thursday that sponsorship opportunities are now available for the eagerly awaited return of the Kankakee River...

Illinois Department of Public Health Funds Free Counseling for Kankakee County School Families

Kankakee County, IL - Families with students in Kankakee County public schools now have access to free individual counseling services, thanks to a grant obtained...

Illinois Collectors Assemble: Kankakee’s Collector Con 2024 – Vintage Fun in March 

Kankakee, IL - The Kankakee County Fairgrounds is set to host the vibrant Collector Con 2024 on Sunday, March 24th, offering an exciting mix of...

Kankakee County Welcomes Over 1,100 Newborns in 2023: Noah, Lucas, Avery, Ava Top Baby Names

Kankakee County, IL - Kankakee County's 2023 birth statistics reveal a fascinating trend in baby names, with over 1,100 children born. According to the Kankakee...
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