A Limestone native who has made a name for himself in the farrier profession is getting the chance to share his knowledge on equine hoof care on an international level. ...READ MORE
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In an emergency hearing Friday, Riverside did not object to 53 employees being added to the temporary restraining order issued earlier in the week by Kankakee County Circuit Court Associate Judge Nancy Nicholson. ...READ MORE
As we head into the fall season, my favorite insects will slowly become less and less available for me to enjoy on hikes. ...READ MORE
The Kankakee County Board has unanimously approved the first round of American Rescue Plan Act fund projects. ...READ MORE
Farming is challenging. But it is also a tremendously rewarding family lifestyle. Read more
Don’t let the calm of the Kankakee River fool you. The unknown under the surface can spell trouble for those enjoying the river. Read more
Face masks or face coverings must be worn by people entering the courthouses in Kankakee and Iroquois counties, 21st Circuit Chief Judge Michael D. Kramer said in a news release issued Friday. Read more
The Kankakee Valley Park Board OK’d a $3.25 million bond issue at Monday’s commissioners meeting at the Bird Park Administration building. Read more
Dollar General at 4533 W. Route 17 near Limestone is now open for business. This will be the 19th location of the general store-style retailer in a 20-mile radius of Kankakee. Read more
Ryan Swartz of Limestone is planning to bike over 200 miles in September to raise money to fight childhood cancer. Read more
Three Kankakee County fire departments will be able to upgrade equipment after receiving state grant money recently. Read more
Longtime Limestone Fire Protection District firefighter extraordinaire Lyle Coffman was honored for his years of public service by the Kankakee County Board on Tuesday at its monthly meeting in the county administration building. Read more
The Kankakee Valley Park District will be hosting a Lighting of the Tree of Honor ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. Read more
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The Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation will be hosting a number of events during the weekend of Dr. King's birthday, with events taking place Jan. 15 to 17. Read more
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Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society's new YouTube Channel provides a novel approach to local history. Read more
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The Village of Bourbonnais has made its first moves toward allocating the village’s $2.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Read more
This season, for the 13th year, the Kankakee Model Railroad Club is again offering an HO car with a Kankakee history. Annual sales of the cars are the club’s only fundraiser. Read more
The Pledge for Life Partnership Youth Advisory Council is collecting new men’s pajama pants of all sizes and gently used belts of all sizes to benefit the homeless served by Fortitude Community Outreach. Read more
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, student musicians from Iroquois County will take the stage at Watseka High School for the first "Zakk Clark's 'Make a Difference' Talent Competition" to benefit Watseka Area Food Pantry. Read more
A roundup of area arrests for serious crimes. Unless otherwise stated, these reports are taken directly from police reports. Read more
Children are getting a chance to use their artistic talent through the annual statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. Read more
River Valley Christian Fellowship will again be producing a Christmas musical for the community. Performances are set for 7 p.m. on Dec. 10, 6 p.m. on Dec. 11, and 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 12. Read more
A litter of five puppies from Kankakee County Humane Foundation visited staff members in Riverside Medical Center's emergency unit to lift employees' spirits. Read more
Find out what’s happening this week in the Kankakee County area with our weekly calendar. Read more
Kankakee Trinity Academy recently sifted through more status changes with the Illinois State Board of Education before landing back to “on probation” as of Nov. 19. Read more
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