The Garcias’ survival last week came down to one decision: Kendahl’s insistence on being prepared after hearing storm warnings.
Category: Kankakee
Posted inVedette New News
KPL Offers Storm ‘Lost and Found’
KPL hosting lost and found service for photos and documents recovered after a tornado hit the area on March 10.
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Body found in rubble of home hit by Kankakee tornado
A body was discovered Thursday in the rubble of a home destroyed by the EF3 tornado that struck Aroma Park March 10, officials said.
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem
Tornado levels homes in Aroma Park, Kankakee area
A devastating, long-track wedge tornado caused significant destruction in Aroma Park, just southeast of the City of Kankakee, on the evening of March 10.
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Economic Alliance of Kankakee highlights accomplishments
Angela Morrey of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee delivered a lengthy presentation to the Kankakee County Board at its January 13 meeting, detailing the organization’s accomplishments and investments during the past year.
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Kankakee County Passes Budget
The Kankakee County Board has passed its 2026 fiscal year budget and appropriation ordinance totaling $49,459,235. Last year’s budget ended at $43,801,956
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Kankakee County Board: One Vacancy Filled, One Remains
Nathan Benoit was appointed to fill the Kankakee County Board District 28 seat formerly held by Amanda Armer-Irps, who had resigned following a move out of her district.
Posted inManteno Vedette We/Us
Run over by a tractor, stolen cow statue: WVLI Podcast Network launches unforgettable stories
WVLI is thrilled to announce the launch of the WVLI Podcast Network, a new platform bringing trusted local voices to listeners in ways you’ve never heard before
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Kankakee County Board Fills Two Vacancies as Two New Resignations Received
Hot on the heels of two Kankakee County Board members tendering resignation letters, two other board members have resigned, though not for any hot-button reasons.
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Second Vacancy Declared on Kankakee County Board
The Kankakee County Board announced and approved a second vacancy at its August 13 meeting.