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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 being arrested for an alleged terrorist threat aimed at his alma...

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 Springs Into Green: Celebrate Arbor Day at Old Fair Park

KANKAKEE, IL – Embrace nature's call to green living on Saturday, April 27, at the much-anticipated Arbor Day...

Vandalism Strikes Kankakee Fire Station, Police Seek Witnesses

Kankakee, IL - A Kankakee fire station located on the 200 block of West Water Street suffered significant...

Grundy County, IL – Structural Failures Prompt Immediate Closure of I-80 Bridge

Seneca, IL - A bridge over Interstate 80 near the Grundy County line has been abruptly closed this...

State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate

SPRINGFIELD – After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday,...

Joyce calls for action to pass a responsible energy package

MORRIS – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) remains a strong advocate for creating a responsible energy package that will protect jobs and secure Illinois’...

Orland Park native makes Olympic debut tonight

ORLAND PARK – In 2019, Evita Griskenas was the most decorated athlete in all sports at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.  Now the...

Study highlights alcohol-related motorcycle deaths in Illinois

(The Center Square) – A new study shows that Illinois has one of the highest rates of alcohol-related motorcycle fatalities. To find the most dangerous states for...

Dunkin’ coming to Manhattan

MANHATTAN – Residents in the Village of Manhattan will now be able to drive up and get their morning coffee as the Village Board...

Illinois to require all P-12 schools to wear masks indoors to begin school year

CHICAGO – All students in grades P-12 will be required to wear masks indoors to begin the school year across Illinois. “We’re doing this for...
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