The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is raising awareness about the seriousness of the crime of arson during this 30th annual Arson Awareness Week. The National Fire Protection Association reports municipal fire...
This month of May marks National Foster Care Month, honoring the work of child welfare professionals and foster families who support youth in care.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) highlights this...
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...
