Politics

Will County, IL – Out-of-State Vehicle Flips, Ends Up in Rock Creek; Two People Killed

Kankakee County, IL - Two people were killed in a single-car crash on County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County Monday morning. According to Will County Sheriff’s Police, the...

Illinois Photographers Invited to Participate in Statewide IDOT Photo Contest

Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced Monday the launch of a statewide photo contest...

Crown Point, IN – Garage Fire Contained, House Saved by Firefighters

Crown Point, IN - Crown Point firefighters swiftly responded to a garage fire that spread to a home...

Kankakee County’s Most Credible UFO Encounter in Bourbonnais Remains a Mystery 35 Years Later

Bourbonnais, IL - As the weather warms and more people head outdoors, the likelihood of encountering the unknown...

Bourbonnais Beams: Cheer Camp Cheers on Young Spirit!

Bourbonnais, IL – Get ready to cheer loud and proud, Bourbonnais! The Bourbonnais Park District presents the Cheer...

Illinois Bill would require lost or stolen guns to be reported by gun owners in 48 hours 

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representatives Sean Casten and Robin Kelly have introduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act to require gun owners to report if their...

Illinois Senate Approves Insulin Price Cap Measure

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Laura Murphy has successfully passed a bill through the Senate to limit the cost of insulin to $35, ensuring affordable access...

Illinois Fire Departments Could Get a Boost with Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois is facing a shortage of volunteer firefighters, but a new plan from State Senator Patrick Joyce may help address this issue.  On...

Illinois House Advances multiple-occupancy, Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill

The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a measure that would allow businesses, universities, and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy, all-gender bathrooms. The...

Illinois House Passes Bill Banning Declawing Cats

CHICAGO, Ill. - The Illinois House has passed a bill to ban cat declawing, moving the state one step closer to making it illegal. The...

Turnout high for Kankakee County as over 50% of Voters come out for Midterms 

BOURBONNAIS - For weeks, political and local government agencies have pushed messages on voters only to be heard during Tuesday’s Midterm Elections. In Kankakee County, 54.29%...
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