About 450 people will graduate at the 50th annual Kankakee Community College commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 in the George H. Ryan Gymnasium in the college's Activities Building.
A number of students, faculty...
Four new members were seated on the C-I #249 school board last Thursday evening. All four were winners in the April 2 election.
The school board also has the immediate task of finding a new superintendent. ...
Citing health concerns, Bradley Mayor Bruce Adams stepped aside from his position Friday afternoon. Adams resigned effective at 4 pm Friday. In a brief statement, he said "it's with great displeasure that I resign this...
The death of a 54-year-old rural Beaverville woman is under investigation in Iroquois County. Diana Hefner was found dead inside a burned vehicle Thursday. Sheriff’s Police report no foul play is suspected. An autopsy was...
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is tomorrow (Saturday). The program aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs that may no longer be needed or...
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its first ever “Thrill of the Putt” putt-putt golf tournament tomorrow ( Saturday, April 27) from 12 – 7 pm. Participants will begin at the Leo Hassett Community Center, travel to...
Eight of Illinois’ major metropolitan areas saw more jobs than last month while six areas saw fewer. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports leading the gains were Carbondale-Marion, Kankakee and Peoria. Over the...
The fourth annual Watseka FFA Auto Show Saturday welcomes visitors to support the ag scholarships for area students. The event includes displays at the Watseka Community High School gym parking lot from 10 am ‘til 2 pm.
Proceeds...
The Watseka Park District is offering a FREE Toddler Evaluation and Screening program on Wednesday, May 15. Parent’s and toddlers are welcome to drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. that day and learn more about the...
As the high school prom and graduation season arrives, healthcare providers again push their campaign to decrease underage alcohol use.
The season calls for celebration, that sense of accomplishment and family success. The...
