It has been a point of discussion and debate for years, but it now appears there are clear signals that the Northfield Square mall property is set to enter its next phase of development.
It has been a point of discussion and debate for years, but it now appears there are clear signals that the Northfield Square mall property is set to enter its next phase of development.
Financial aid is about to start flowing for Illinois businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra performed the first of two Family Sunday Soirees events.
The extra $600 in federal unemployment benefits ended for Illinois residents July 25, but the pandemic’s interference with people’s jobs is far from over, as unemployment numbers remain high.
Private schools are preparing to welcome students back to classrooms in the fall.
Some school districts are modifying their reopening plans after recent guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education called for a remote learning option to be offered to all students.
Could one quarter of all Illinois businesses be wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
The rolling seven-day positivity rate for COVID-19 tests in Illinois continues to tick upward.
William P. Heintz, 51, of Chebanse, has been arrested by Bourbonnais police and charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Police from Illinois and Indiana were involved in a chase Saturday that ended with the arrest of Charles Garret, 23, of Danville.
Connie Licon was recently honored at a ceremony renaming the museum's largest exhibit space as the "Connie Licon Gallery.
The distress signal "Mayday" is derived from the French "m'aidez,” meaning literally, "help me."
The Merchant Street Art Gallery is taking its art-therapy mission outside of the gallery, adapting its services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Community Arts Council will set up a virtual space where member artists, makers, crafters and designers can share and sell their work.
Kankakee police and the Kankakee County Coroner's Office are investigating the shooting death of a 30-year-old man that occurred Thursday night.
New rules are for businesses, schools, and child care establishments regarding the use of face coverings and the size of gatherings.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not about to blink.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Vilified, threatened with violence and in some cases suffering from burnout, dozens of state and local public health leaders around the U.S. have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak, a testament to how politically combustible masks, lockdowns and…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority on Monday announced an emergency housing assistance program for Illinoisans financially impacted by COVID-19.
James Harris, a Mississippi-born sharecropper who gained international fame as “Kamala the Ugandan Giant,” a massive professional wrestler who buried opponents with his trademark “splash,” has died.
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Reed-Custer adds three new coaches to take over the boys golf, girls basketball, softball, and volleyball programs.
Peotone revamps some of its athletics by adding Brandon Owens and Todd Zasadil to become the new athletic director and boys basketball coach.
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During its meeting Monday, Bourbonnais village trustees took the first step forward on a proposed services rate increase and a next step on a proposed business district plan.
Village trustees heard the first reading of an ordinance during their meeting Monday for a redevelopment agreement with OAK Orthopedics on the company’s proposed $15.5 million surgical facility.
Village trustees will vote on an ordinance to increase monthly sewer and garbage services bill by $2 for a single, residential property within the village of Bourbonnais at Monday's regular board meeting.
Bradley News
A GoFundMe page has been started to raise money for the repair of the Bradley American Legion Post.
Kankakee County now has another $2 million to help with infrastructure projects.
Police in Bourbonnais and Bradley are investigating multiple reports of criminal damage to parked vehicles in the villages early Wednesday morning.
Manteno News
Kankakee County now has another $2 million to help with infrastructure projects.
Kankakee police are investigating a report of two men posing as electrical service employees to victimize a homeowner.
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce has canceled the 23rd annual Manteno Oktoberfest scheduled for Sept. 25-27.
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