A candidate forum at the Civic Auditorium in Kankakee (Thursday evening) featured State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst and Lisa Dugan. The two are seeking the Illinois House seat in the 79th District in November’s election.
The...
Jobs up in ten metros, Kankakee with marked improvement
Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in August in thirteen of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released Thursday...
Unemployment rates dropped over-the-year in August in thirteen of Illinois’ metropolitan areas and was unchanged in one, according to numbers released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of...
Grain tour aims to increase foreign sales for the Illinois agriculture industry and reinforce the state’s commitment to exporting Illinois grain
Beginning Monday, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will host more than 20...
Two house fires within 30 minutes of each other in Kankakee last week now finds a man charged with arson. Evidence indicates the fires were set intentionally, according to investigators.
39-year-old Joshua Henderson of Kankakee...
An 18-year-old Clarence (IL) resident will be sentenced in January for his role in what prosecutors call a homegrown terrorist organization. Ellis Mack pleaded guilty (Tuesday) in federal court to unlawful possession of a machine...
The politicians and retirees who serve on taxpayer-subsidized pension boards have made irresponsible decisions that have furthered pension woes, according to a new report.
Nationwide, public pension funds account for more than...
A 48-year-old Momence man was identified as the victim of a fatal crash near Grant Park in Kankakee County. John Martin died in the 2-car crash Sunday. It happened near 7000 N and 8700 E Road.
Martin was pronounced...
An early-morning fire in Beaverville (Saturday) destroyed a mobile home. The State Fire Marshall is investigating, but officials report the cause does not appear to be suspicious in nature.
No injury was reported. The home’s...
New this year-nasal spray a recommended option for 2018-2019 flu season
As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and...
