Funeral arrangements for Governor George Ryan are being held in his hometown of Kankakee this week.
Arrangements are being handled by the Schreffler Funeral Home on West Court Street. Visitation is Tuesday 4 -7 pm. A Memorial...
A solar farm, energy storage facility is in the works for Iroquois County. A Chicago firm – Allium Renewable Energy LLC – has a 380 acre site near Buckley planned. It’s in Artesia Township.
Louis Creek Solar would be a 50...
State of Illinois Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Officials promote confidential hotline, text line, and portal offers to support and access important resources.
Today, Governor JB Pritzker...
Crescent City’s Fireball Festival organizers are reaching out for participants to join the weekend fun – including entering the parade Saturday, June 14. The Festival is June 12 – 15 to remember Father’s Day 1970, when a train...
Kankakee Community College (Monday) honored the longtime 'Voice of the Cavaliers.' Roy Cordes was recognized at a retirement reception. His enthusiastic voice was part of the excitement of KCC sports for over 15...
On Saturday, April 26th , 2025, the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), the Pledge for Life Partnership, State Representative Jackie Haas, Senator Patrick Joyce, the Kankakee County Health Department, Riverside...
The Watseka Elks Lodge is hosting a pork burger fundraiser Saturday, May 3rd from 4 - 7 pm for Adyson Douglas and Avery Parks. Both girls were seriously injured in a traffic accident on March 8th. The girls continue...
A crowd gathered at Legion Park in Watseka Saturday for the unveiling and dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Over 100 onlookers joined the Gold Star families and friends for the unveiling of the...
