Kankakee County

Quack-tastic Rescue: Mokena Police Save Ducklings from a Sticky Situation at Meijer

Mokena, IL - A group of eight ducklings found themselves in a bit of a jam on Monday evening, but thanks to the quick action of the Mokena Police...

Suicidal Individual Found Safe After Late-Night Search in Kankakee County

Limestone, IL - Emergency teams successfully concluded a late-night search for a suicidal individual reported missing late Tuesday...

Manteno, IL – Kankakee County Awarded $2.9 Million IDOT Grant for Highway 9 Overhaul Ahead of EV Plant Opening

Manteno, IL - Kankakee County has been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation...

Lockport Man, Felon, Charged with Attempted Murder in Reported Racially Modivated Shooting 

Lockport Township, IL - John P. Shadbar, 70, of Lockport Township, has been charged with attempted first degree...

New Lenox, IL – Free Mental Health Workshop Aims to Educate and Empower

New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in collaboration with New Lenox School District #122, will host a free workshop...

Working To Save Rocksy

Nothing is stronger than the bond between a boy and his dog. That is how nine-year-old Lex Peck feels about his dog, Rocksy, who suffers from...

The Kankakee Library Announces FantasyCon and Other June Events

The Kankakee Public Library will offer the following events in June 2019. The library is located at 201 E. Merchant St., Kankakee. For more information call 815-939-4564....

Ribbon Cutting of the North Walking Path kicks off Cruise to The Movies

On Friday, June 7, at 6:15pm a ribbon cutting will be held to celebrate the opening of the north walking path. The path connects N. Cypress Street to Legacy Park. The ribbon cutting will kick off Cruise to the Movies, welcoming families to bike ride to Movies in the Park at Legacy Park. Cruise to The Movies will begin at 6:30 and will conclude at Legacy Park with fun and games along the way. Movies in the Park will feature 101 Dalmatians beginning at dusk.

Mayor Wells-Armstrong Partners with Kauffman Foundation as an Ecosystem Ambassador for Entrepreneurs

Last week, Mayor Wells-Armstrong and Barbi Brewer-Watson, Executive Director for the CDA,attended the Kauffman Foundation’s Annual Mayors Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kankakee Community College Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Video Lectures

The Lifelong Learning Institute offers affordable, high-quality, non-credit classes that take place in an environment that fosters participation. These video lectures are pre-recorded and played during the class session. These classes are open to people ages 50 and older.

Village of Bourbonnais Swears in Incumbents

Four candidates sought three open seats on the Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees election held on April 2, 2019. Incumbents Randy King, Jeff Keast and...
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