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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 80, causing extensive disruptions. The fire began in the trailer of...

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...

Kankakee Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena Celebrates ’90s Nostalgia with Spring Ice Show

Kankakee, IL - Get ready to relive the golden era of the 90s at the Ice Valley Centre...

USPS Worker finds gun on delivery route in Kankakee

KANKAKEE – A postal employee was delivered more than they expected Tuesday.  According to Kankakee Police, officers were called to the 200 block of South...

Kankakee Health Department suspends COVID-19 testing days after recording 25% daily positivity

KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Health Department (KCHD) announced Wednesday it has suspended COVID-19 testing until further notice. It comes at a time when...

Large machinery responsible for Fire at RS Cyro in Manteno

MANTENO – A large piece of machinery was responsible for a fire in the 600 block of North Grove street Wednesday. According to reports, firefighters...

ISBE issues new guidance to schools for remote learning

(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education is preparing schools for the possibility of closures due to COVID-19 outbreaks and high...

Officers repair child’s bike after man in mental health crisis damaged it

ST. JOHN – An unsung good deed was done by local officers Tuesday night after a child’s bicycle was damaged by a man in...

School districts across Illinois grapple with a lack of school bus drivers

(The Center Square) – As the school year gets underway, signs that read “school bus drivers wanted” are a familiar sight throughout Illinois. The nationwide...
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