COVID-19

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...

Willowbrook Nursing Home Outbreak, 21 cases of COVID-19, IDPH announces

Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first resident at a long term care facility home in Illinois on Sunday. Today after aggressive testing at the facility, an additional 21 cases were confirmed at a Willowbrook Nursing Home.

State of Emergency issued in Joliet

With the declaration, Joliet has changed police reporting procedures, utility billing wavers, suspension of water shut-offs, limits for public meetings, a step to minimize public contact with more online and telephone filings of reports with police. Other measures include:

Bourbonnais Public Library Closure

The Bourbonnais Public Library announced this evening it will close temporarily, starting Tuesday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 31. No fines will be charged...

Gyms, bowling alleys, theaters included for closure under Illinois Executive Order

Earlier this afternoon, the Kankakee County Sheriff's office posted a copy of the Executive Order filed by Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding the closure of...
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