By Melanie Holmes Highways change names, but they’re not usually dug up and moved. In the case of Illinois Rt. 50 in Bourbonnais, however, an almost one-mile section was re-routed 400 feet to the east – from the point that’s one-half mile north of St. George Road to McKnight Road (by Kohl’s). Why did this […]
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Funding For Kankakee Homeless Shelter Still Up In Air
By Stephen Nelson At their February 6 meeting, during a disbursement vote, the Kankakee City Council decided to remove $100,000 in ARPA money, given to the city for various uses following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, from consideration. The reasons given by those rejecting a request for the funds from Fortitude Outreach, which operates […]
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Visit Kankakee County Invests in River Safety Signage
Visit Kankakee County, partnering with Bourbonnais Township Park District, the City of Kankakee, the River Safety Committee, and representatives from Riverside Medical Center Dana Arseneau and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Louie Farber, is identifying hazardous locations on the Kankakee River. The group will coordinate the installation of new signage to heighten awareness and promote […]
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Relay for Life Aids in Fighting Cancer
On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will gather at the annual Relay For Life of Kankakee County at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year, the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m., at the main stage, followed […]
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Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley March 18
Don’t miss your second chance to witness this exciting lecture, “The Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley,” about the geologic history and formation of Kankakee Valley, presented by local geology enthusiast and museum intern, Abigeil Davis. The event will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m., at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth […]
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Runyon to Present Irish Program on St. Patrick’s Day
The Iroquois County Genealogical Society is sponsoring an informational program on Ireland on Friday, March 17, at the Crescent City Community Center. Doors open at 9 a.m., with Irish pastries and coffee available before the program begins at 10 a.m. American food also will be available for those who don’t like challenges. The speaker, Diane […]
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Kankakee County Board Meeting Erupts In War Of Words
By Stephen Nelson A war of words erupted twice during the February 14 Kankakee County Board meeting between member Robert Ellington Snipes (District 18) and Board Chairman Andy Wheeler. The first was during a vote on appointments to the I-KAN Joint Education Committee. Snipes began by requiring the re-appointments, of Tinker Parker and Ray Fairfield […]
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Rep. Haas Responds to Budget Address, State of the State
In response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “Illinois families are fighting uphill battles on many fronts, and this budget proposal does nothing to address it. When our residents see in their household budgets that they’re spending […]
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Help Kick-off Relay For Life of Kankakee County
It wouldn’t be Relay for Life without a celebration, so we’re marking the start of our Relay season with a kickoff event! Join us on Monday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Majestic Theater in downtown Kankakee, and share the impact our cancer-fighting efforts have made in our community The kick-off features guest speakers, […]
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St. Rose of Lima Chapel Mass February 24
St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, will hold its monthly Mass at 6 p.m., Friday, February 24. Enter through the west door under the canopy. There is a nearby elevator. Eucharistic Adoration also is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Please enter through the west door under the canopy. All […]