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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...

Cool Car Show & Drive-In Movie: Tyke Style!

The Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District introduce a new and FREE family event! Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 13th, children ages two to six can pedal, push or power their mini-vehicles to the Children's Safety Center at 747 Stratford Drive East for a parade, car show, judging and awards, followed by a movie and popcorn! Spectators of all ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required for the car show judging.

City of Kankakee Wishes Fire Deputy Chief Bruno Well on His Retirement

Bruno was born and raised in the city of Kankakee, attending St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Bishop McNamara in 1984. Bruno then joined the Army, spending 3 years in active duty and 3 years in the reserves. After the military, he married his high school sweetheart, Trina. Deputy Chief Bruno said the fire service was a family affair. Bruno’s father-in-law, brother-in-law and brother all worked for the Kankakee Fire Department before he was hired by the city of Kankakee in 1990.

Single Case of Legionnaires’ Disease reported at Manteno Veterans’ Home

MANTENO – This afternoon, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) learned that a case of Legionnaires’ disease was identified in a resident at the Manteno Veterans’ Home (IVHM) and notified all residents, families, and staff. The resident is being treated and is in stable condition.

Lanes reopening where possible for Labor Day travel

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.

Hard-Headed Dinosaur now thought to be Carnivore

The 15-foot-long dome-headed dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic period and was one of the original stars showcased in the 1997 film Jurassic Park: The Lost World has astonished scientists who were shown the most complete jaw and set of teeth yet found for the species in a Paleontology meeting in Albuquerque New Mexico earlier this week.

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces First “Same-Site” Licenses for Adult Use Cannabis

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Thursday the first “Same Site” adult use cannabis licenses, which will allow an existing medical cannabis dispensary to obtain an adult use dispensing license. This license will permit the dispensary to begin adult use cannabis sales at that location starting January 1, 2020, provided the dispensary complies with local zoning rules or other local laws.
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