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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...

Kankakee County Residents Prepare for Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Kankakee County that will take effect on Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. and...

If all lives truly matter in America, passing HB 5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act is a start to prove it 

For several decades, the scientific community has classified gun violence as a public health issue which is why addressing gun violence must be viewed...

Christmas Light Map showcases 2022 noteworthy locations throughout Chicagoland 

CHICAGO - A Google Map featuring some of Chicagoland’s most decorated homes has emerged online just in time for the holidays. The map, created by Lights...

Give Local, Give Now

Kankakee, IL – The recent economic climate has accelerated a 10-year decline in contributions to the United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties and forced...

Joyce reminds residents to test smoke detectors this weekend

KANKAKEE– With daylight saving time coming to an end this weekend, State Senator Patrick Joyce is reminding households to check and change their smoke detector...

Joyce encourages residents to check their tax rebate status 

ESSEX – Millions of Illinoisans are waiting to receive their tax rebates as part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan. State Senator Patrick Joyce is...
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