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Polar Plungers brave cold for Special Olympics

by News DeskMarch 20, 2026March 25, 2026

Hundreds of first responders and their friends and family braved the weather on Saturday to help Special Olympics Illinois by taking a dip in the pond at the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club.

Manhattan

Fire in rural Manhattan contained to attic

by Stephanie IrvineMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

The Manhattan Fire Protection District worked quickly to extinguish a residential fire in rural Manhattan on March 9, containing it to the attic.

Schools

Saint Xavier hosts first South Suburban Conference Visual Arts Festival

by Kelly WhiteMarch 19, 2026March 20, 2026

Saint Xavier University hosted the South Suburban Conference’s first art showcase on March 19, bringing 70 students from 14 schools for workshops, exhibitions and awards.

2026 Elections

Governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026

by News DeskMarch 17, 2026March 25, 2026

Republican voters in Illinois have once again chosen former state Sen. Darren Bailey as their candidate for governor.

Kankakee

‘We don’t have a house anymore’: One family’s tornado survival story

by Stephanie IrvineMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

The Garcias’ survival last week came down to one decision: Kendahl’s insistence on being prepared after hearing storm warnings.

Kankakee

Body found in rubble of home hit by Kankakee tornado

by Stephanie IrvineMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

A body was discovered Thursday in the rubble of a home destroyed by the EF3 tornado that struck Aroma Park March 10, officials said.

Manteno Vedette Mayhem

Tornado levels homes in Aroma Park, Kankakee area

by Stephanie IrvineMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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.