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It’s not easy talking about and supporting a tax increase. But Iroquois County Board member Jed Whitlow says a public safety tax “is needed,” and the county’s safety is too important not to support this.” A referendum question...

A special finance meeting of the Watseka City Council is planned for September 29th.  Mayor Bob Harwood and the aldermen will examine proposals already on the table to discuss the future of the city water and water...

Kankakee Community College will sponsor its 21st annual job fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 6. Booths are available, free of charge, for area businesses to participate. The reservation deadline is Sept. 26. Employers...

Illinois State Police in District 10 are partnering with local, state and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during Illinois Rail Safety Week, September 11 – 17...

Several special remembrance events/services were held over the weekend in memory of those killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Churches held interfaith services, fire and police departments gathered to recall that...

Kankakee Mayor Nina Epstein announced (Thursday) she will seek a third term in office. Her announcement candidacy was made in front of supporters in downtown Kankakee. The spring election, she said, will focus on three factors ---...

A two vehicle-crash on Illinois Route 115 Friday killed a 52-year-old Chebanse man. Christopher J. Whitlock was pronounced dead at Riverside Medical Center. Illinois State Police investigated at Kankakee County Roads 8000 S. at...

Two people were treated for what State Police reported as minor injuries (Friday) when a semi-trailer struck the rear of a vehicle being towed on Interstate 57. The accident happened a little before 8 am near Paxton and brought...

Bradley police responded to a report of a possible drunk driver last Thursday on I-57. A 66-year-old South Holland man was stopped and arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. a were alerted about a car driving well...

It was an opportunity to grow your business – learning best practices and new and better marketing techniques. Accelerate 2016, the Small Business Conference & Expo at Kankakee Community College (Thursday) was designed to...