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Iroquois County, IL – Iroquois West Student Named to 2024 LIUNA! Difference Maker Team

Iroquois County, IL - Aubrey Wagner, a distinguished senior at Iroquois West High School in Iroquois County, has earned a spot on the 2024 LIUNA! Difference Maker Team.  This accolade,...

Will County, IL – Fatal Motorcycle Crash vs School Bus Claims Man’s Life, Injures Female Passenger

Will County, IL - A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a school bus occurred Wednesday afternoon in...

Boost Your Cooking Skills in Kankakee: Free ‘Create Better Health’ Classes This Summer

Kankakee, IL - This summer, the Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet is launching a free cooking class series...

Will County Alert: Gas Scare Prompts Swift Evacuation at Rockdale School, Students Safe

Rockdale, IL - Students at Rockdale Public School were evacuated early Wednesday morning after a reported gas smell....

Will County, IL – Unique ‘Agriculture Rescue Techniques’ Training Event for Illinois Farm Workers 

Beecher, IL – In an innovative move aimed at bolstering safety on farms, the University of Illinois -...

Controlled Burn Successfully Conducted in Orland Park

ORLAND PARK, IL - On March 20th, the Orland Park Fire Department conducted a controlled burn near Kelly Park at 167th and Haven. If you...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival Will Take Place This Summer, Despite Ongoing Construction

BOURBONNAIS, IL - The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, a beloved annual event, will take place this summer, despite ongoing construction for the Community Campus project. The...

Sledding Accident at Copper Mountain Claimed Lives of Two Illinois Teens

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. - On Sunday night, two teenagers from Illinois lost their lives in a sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. As...

Meet the Rising Stars of the Art World at KCC’s High School Juried Art Exhibition

KANKAKEE, IL - A vibrant and colorful showcase of original artwork from 14 local high schools is currently on display at Kankakee Community College's 33rd...

Vote for Mental Health: Kankakee County to Hold Referendums on 0.25 Cent Sales Tax

KANKAKEE, Ill. - Residents of Kankakee County will be voting on a sales tax referendum in the upcoming April 4th General Election.  The referendum proposes a...

SWAT Standoff Sunday in Hobart Results in One Death, One in Custody

HOBART, Ill. - A tense SWAT standoff in Hobart, Indiana ended tragically on Sunday with one person dead, officials confirm.  The incident occurred on the 1700...
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