Several area libraries are offering curbside pickup services to assist on keeping employees and library patrons safe from the coronavirus. Since mid-March, public libraries have been closed to protect against the virus. Limited...
Today (Monday 6/8) marks the first day of summer classes at Danville Area Community College. Most all classes are online offerings with the exception of certain classes being held on campus. The school is committed to keeping...
Mayor Wells-Armstrong presented her 2020 State of the City Address Thursday evening, focusing on accomplishments of her administration and commenting about the country's state of affairs with the death of George Floyd...
A peaceful march in Watseka Thursday afternoon showed support for the cause of police brutality in the recent death of George Floyd. The Minneapolis man died at the hands of police, triggering angry response from people...
MODIFIED STATE FAIR 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULED IN AUGUST AT THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Today (Thursday 6/4)the Indiana State Fair Commission and the Indiana State Fair Board announced a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock...
The Kankakee County Fair Board Announced today (Thursday) this year's 2020 fair has been canceled due to concerns of the coronavirus. The Fair Board issued its notice after the members met Wednesday evening.
'Due to the...
The Country Theatre Workshop has postponed its summer season. The theatre’s 39th season is another victim of the COVID-19 disease. The theatre press release calls it “just an intermission,” and plans are to resume their...
Will County Executive Larry Walsh has died. The former State Senator for the 43rd District passed away at his home in Elwood. He was 72. He had fought prostate cancer the last five years.
Walsh served the 43rd Senate District...
A new digital radio communication system in Kankakee County was implemented this week (Tuesday), silencing the police and fire scanners. The digital system replaces and upgrades the analog trunk system used since 2002. Kan-Comm...
The discovery of a female body in rural Newton County (Wednesday) is under investigation. Sheriff's Police report a highway department employee mowing roadside ditches in Lincoln Township made the discovery on County Road...
