A boil advisory has been issued for areas of Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais, Grant Park, Manteno, Aroma Park, Limestone, University Park, and Green Garden. Guidelines for Food Establishments: When a boil water advisory is issued that affects a food service establishment and the local health department does not indicate food service establishments must […]
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A Boil Advisory Issued for Kankakee County
A boil advisory has been issued for areas of Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais, Grant Park, Manteno, Aroma Park, Limestone, University Park, and Green Garden. A “Boil Advisory” is a notice issued to water consumers to boil all drinking and culinary water for at least five minutes before use. A boil advisory is issued […]
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Beecher Takes Three Big Wins!
On Friday, January 26, while on the road, the Bobcats boys varsity basketball team wrapped up the regular season River Valley Conference Championship with a victory over Grace Christian Academy, 85-51. In the contest, Zack Johnson led with 16 points and 4 assists, Ethan Rydberg tallied 10 points and 2 steals, Jack Hayhurst also had […]
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Will County EMAgency Issues Update on Kankakee River Conditions
Launches public reporting survey to assess residential and business property damage. The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is reporting a significant reduction in water levels on the Kankakee River, as most ice jams have cleared between the City of Wilmington and the Des Plaines River confluence. Following the expiration of a Flash Flood Warning […]
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Frankie’s Pizzeria January Local Business Spotlight
For her January local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Frankie’s Pizzeria in Monee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “This month, we are honored to recognize Frankie’s Pizzeria in Monee because of their incredible employees and customer […]
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January News from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration Team
A Message from Caroline Wade, STAR Executive Director… Happy New Year from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) team! The year is flying by as we continue to ramp up and prepare for the launch of enrollment later this spring. It will be an exciting year with the development of a new, enhanced version […]
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ECDA/Thrivent Financial, Hosting Business Owners Lunch ‘n Learn
Local business owners are invited to attend the ‘What Tax Info Should I Have as a Business Owner?’ Lunch n’ Learn session on February 6, at 11:30 a.m., in the ECDA Conference Room, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, in Kankakee. The Economic and Community Development Agency has partnered with Michael Williams, from Thrivent Financial […]
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Will County EMA Issues Wilmington Flash Flooding Update
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and City of Wilmington officials responded to flash flooding in downtown Wilmington on the evening of January 25. The flooding occurred suddenly on the North and South Islands, due to rapidly increasing water levels on the Kankakee River. Will County EMA issued a mass notification message to residents, […]
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southwestern Will County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Will County, with an elevated risk of flooding along the Kankakee River. The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is anticipating an imminent break-up of the Kankakee River ice jam, which will create increased flood conditions from the City of Wilmington to […]
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Big Homecoming Win for Bobcats
In the Bobcat’s Homecoming game on Friday, January 19, Beecher fans had much to celebrate with an 85-53 victory over Clifton Central. There was never any doubt about the outcome of the game as Beecher set the pace at the very beginning, scoring the first 8 points, then leading 29-17 at the end of the […]