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Bradley
KPL Author Series presents Gail Lukasik
Join us at the Kankakee Public Library on September 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for an exclusive interview…
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
Aqua to merge with American Water
Aqua America’s parent company appears to be headed toward a merger with American Water Works Company, Inc.
Bourbonnais
Comings & Goings: Halloween season stores return
Halloween is more than seven weeks away, but Spirit Halloween stores have already begun celebrating the season of the witch by opening…
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.
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…
Kankakee
Kankakee County health survey deadline nears
The Kankakee County Community Health Needs Assessment survey is now live, and your feedback will help us better understand the…
KCC hosting Fall Career/Internship Fair
Kankakee Community College will host its Fall Career and Internship Fair, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the…
Estival Festival Venue Changed
If you are planning to attend the Estival Festival in Kankakee on September 19, beginning at noon, the venue has…
Manteno
LaMore apologizes for cleanup confrontation
There was a Manteno mayoral mea culpa at the Oct. 5 village board meeting.
Rumble on Route 50
Manteno’s David Asher (3) looks for running room as Peotone’s Ethan McNeill defends during the annual Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game on Oct. 9…
Peotone routs Manteno in rivalry game
Peotone players celebrate after beating host Manteno 42-13 on Oct. 9 in the annual Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game. Nick…
Mayhem
Bicyclist dies after being hit by vehicle near Manteno
A Bourbonnais man died Monday after he was hit by a vehicle east of Manteno, Kankakee County Sheriff’s police said.
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…
Manteno shots fired investigation
September 5, approximately 10:50 p.m., Manteno Police received shots fired call, in area of 100 block of E. Second Street.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Vedette sports report: Manteno’s Goranson races to another league title
After missing six weeks with a stress fracture, Manteno’s Klarke Goranson returned to win her third straight conference title.
Vedette football roundup: Peotone, Crete, Manteno end regular season with wins
Peotone and Crete-Monee earned opening-round byes in the IHSA playoffs, while Manteno will host an opening-round game on Saturday.
Vedette football roundup: Peotone rolls past Manteno in Rumble on Route 50
Nick Cronin ran for 116 yards and three touchdowns as Peotone beat rival Manteno 42-13 to win the Rumble on Route 50.
Vedette sports report: Crete-Monee girls tennis wins conference
Hala Ghaben won the No. 1 singles title and Savannah and Samantha Lascam took first at No. 1 doubles as Crete-Monee won the…
Vedette football report: Logan Bufford, Manteno take to air in win vs. Lisle
Manteno quarterback Logan Bufford completed all 10 of his passes for 174 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-16 win against Lisle.
We/Us
Manteno cops hit roof for Special Olympics
The wind gust seemed to almost blow off the roof sometimes, but the Manteno Police Department survived another year of Cops…
Tens of thousands flock to Chicago Comic Convention
Chicago’s Comic & Entertainment Expo drew tens of thousands of fans for three days of panels, cosplay, and activities featuring Marvel…
Vedette sports report: Panthers boys soccer repeats as regional champ
Last year, the Panthers were relative unknowns, soared to an 18-4-2 record and went deep into the Class 1A playoffs before…
