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Bison Calves Enhance Prairie Restoration in Will County

Wilmington, IL – A delightful springtime event unfolds at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as new bison calves, affectionately dubbed "Red Dogs" due to their reddish-tan coats, begin their...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 2024: Nominate Your Local Hero for the Grand Parade

Bourbonnais, IL - The call for heroes resounds through Bourbonnais as the Friendship Festival invites nominations for everyday...

Strong Chance of Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana, Substantial Rainfall Expected This Weekend 

Chicago, IL - Communities west of Highway 31 are on alert as meteorologists forecast substantial rainfall and a...

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...

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...

2,700 Applicants Battle for 55 Lucrative Cannabis Dispensary Licenses in Illinois

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced today the outcomes of the highly anticipated Social...

Former School Could Become Child Care Facility Soon in Bourbonnais

BOURBONNAIS, IL - A former educational institution in Bourbonnais might soon find new life as a child care facility.  The Village of Bourbonnais has announced a...

Hydraulic Oil Spill Creates Gridlock on Rt 50 in Bradley

KANKAKEE, IL - A hydraulic oil spill on northbound IL Rt 50 (N Kinzie Ave) from Broadway St to North St has caused havoc on...

Comcast Empowers Kankakee Youth with $7,500 Grant for Digital Skills Training

KANKAKEE, IL — The Kankakee Area YMCA has received a $7,500 grant from Comcast to support its Teen Employment Readiness program. This program aims to...

Indiana Environmental Agency Assists in Cleaning Up Ethanol Spill at Kankakee River

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - In response to an ethanol spill that has affected local waterways, including the Kankakee River, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management...

Craving a Sweet Deal? Get Your Friday Fix with 85-Cent Treats at Noble DQ in Kankakee

Kankakee, IL - Noble DQ in Kankakee is buzzing with excitement as they gear up to celebrate a major milestone in frozen treat history.  This month,...
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