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Kankakee’s Parkhurst ready to shake up Illinois

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 16, 2017

Lindsay Parkhurst, the newly sworn-in state representative from Kankakee, recently vowed to get right to work on her priorities: employment, a balanced budget and government reform.

Kankakee park district faces financial woes following Collins indictment

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 1, 2017

Roy Collins, who's charged with blatantly misusing Kankakee Valley Park District funds to garnish his own interests at the peril of his community, was recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for fraud and embezzlement.

Kankakee County Board honors two retiring members; GOP holds caucus

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 19, 2016

Honoring a pair of retiring Republican board members, the Kankakee County Board acknowledged the contributions of outgoing Chairman Mike Bossert and board member Stan James, thanking them for their service during its regular meeting this month.

Cloonen: Dem lawmakers suing over paychecks taking 'principled' stand

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 12, 2016

While outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger’s paycheck policy was decidedly unwelcome among many state legislators, her successor, Susana Mendoza, apparently will not deviate much from Munger’s policy, to the dismay of Democrats — including outgoing state Rep. Kate Cloonen (D-Kankakee).

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Parkhurst commends Kankakee County Training Center for Disabled

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 28, 2016

Republican Lindsay Parkhurst, newly elected to the District 79 state House seat, recently commended the Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled Inc. (KCTC) for outstanding vocational training and rehabilitation services to the disabled in Bradley.

Watchdog group asks Kankakee airport board official to resign over contract flap

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 19, 2016

Edgar County Watchdogs recently investigated the Kankakee Valley Airport Authority's awarding of a roofing contract to one of its board members, which usually is against the law.

Parkhurst wins House District 79, crushes Cloonen

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 9, 2016

After a somewhat contentious campaign in the 79th House District, Republican Lindsay Parkhurst used skill and perseverance to defeat incumbent state Rep. Kate Cloonen (D-Kankakee) by 8 percent.

KCC's Lifelong Learning Institute offers several classes, other activities

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 7, 2016

From politics to pine cones, posies to painting, Kankakee Community College’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is serving up a varied menu of activities for this month and in December.

Olivet Nazarene adds four new management majors

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 14, 2016

Ever on the lookout to broaden student prospects, Bourbonnais-based Olivet Nazarene University’s business school recently introduced four new concentration choices for students in its bachelor’s program, including public administration and three different types of management.

Writer to read her poetry, short stories at KCC

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2016

Poet, painter, critic and linguist Hedy Habra will visit Kankakee Community College (KCC) to read her poetry 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in KCC’s Cavalier Room on campus, near River Road.

Parkhurst tells voters: 'Ruling Class Kate' Cloonen 'insults your intelligence'

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 8, 2016

Calling out “Ruling Class Kate” in campaign fliers, Lindsay Parkhurst, Republican candidate for the District 79 state House seat, recently stepped up her game in earnest against her opponent — taking umbrage at Democratic state Rep. Kate Cloonen’s campaign tactics while declaring unequivocally that “Home is worth fighting for.”

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission to receive Digital Government Achievement Award

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 18, 2016

Illinois’ college access and financial aid agency, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), is slated to receive an award for its innovative student portal that aids students who are planning for education and related financing.

KCC partners with vets to publicize suicide prevention campaign

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 18, 2016

Bearing a symbolic message, T-shirts are now circulating to recognize war’s traumatic impact on military members, after Kankakee Community College (KCC) launched a suicide awareness campaign coinciding with September’s recent World Suicide Prevention Day.

Driverless tech, future of car insurance top forum topics

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 10, 2016

High-level state insurance and transportation officials attended this week’s Chicago –based 6th annual Connected Car Insurance USA summit, helping Illinois transition to future insurance industry models as the automotive insurance industry prepares for major shifts.

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IDoA deems September healthy aging month

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 10, 2016

With an increased number of older adults living in Illinois reflecting a national trend, the Illinois Department on Aging encourages constituents not only to stay well, but also to remain well aware of their health.

Teaching artist McCulloch to be featured at KCC exhibit

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 7, 2016

Finding fulfillment in a balance between practice and instruction, Cissna Park artist and teacher Gale McCullough will show her work at Kankakee Community College, with a 6:30-8 p.m. opening reception on Sept. 22.

Momence sponsors city logo contest

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 1, 2016

Local creative spirits have a chance to shine with the city’s recent announcement of a logo design competition: an image to create, refine and ultimately represent the community online and via signage, stationery and vehicles.

Parkhurst crusades against ‘Candy Crush’ Cloonen

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2016

Lindsay Parkhurst, Republican candidate for State House from District 79 – Kankakee, recently issued a response via her Facebook page regarding her opponent’s apparent penchant for game playing on a hand-held device during a legislative session.

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Glazar responds to rival’s attacks

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2016

Swiftly counteracting confrontational remarks by his election opponent, Ed Glazar, Republican candidate for Kankakee County state’s attorney, recently issued a press release defending his long-standing reputation as Kankakee County’s chief public defender for three decades.

Rauner introduces multiple new posts

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 4, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently announced several changes in leadership for the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board and the Illinois Workforce Investment Board from Springfield.

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