If you are planning to attend the Estival Festival in Kankakee on September 19, beginning at noon, the venue has been changed from Bird Park to the Kankakee Civic Auditorium, 803 S. Eighth Avenue. The venue was changed due to the possibility of severe weather on Saturday. Organizers say there will be a few changes […]
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St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
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QuikTrip to break ground on $20M development in Kankakee
A $20 million QuikTrip convenience store and fuel station is breaking ground Friday in south Kankakee,
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‘We don’t have a house anymore’: One family’s tornado survival story
The Garcias’ survival last week came down to one decision: Kendahl’s insistence on being prepared after hearing storm warnings.
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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.
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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.