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United Way names Walters, Winkel co-chairs of 2015/2016 campaign

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

Kankakee School District No. 111 Superintendent Genevra Walters and Exploration Station Children's Museum Manager Sarah Winkel were recently named co-chairs of the United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties 2015-2016 campaign.

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Flags to fly at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner ordered all U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday in honor of the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

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Durbin responds to biofuel ruling

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) responded to a new final ruling from the Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday on the amount of biofuels required to be included in gasoline and diesel fuel.

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Bourbonnais honors cross country teams, Savoie

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

The Village of Bourbonnais held its regular meeting Nov. 2.

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Tonight's Bradley Planning and Zoning Commission meeting postponed

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 1, 2015

The Village of Bradley's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed.

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Hutchinson calls on state to return gas tax money

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

Illinois State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-40) called on state officials Wednesday to do what they can to return millions of dollars in gas tax money to local communities.

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Rauner reaches accord on unemployment insurance reforms

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 29, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner has come to an agreement with business and labor leaders on a package of new unemployment insurance reforms for Illinois.

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Jill Bowling recognized with ATHENA Leadership Award

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Nov 29, 2015

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Jill Bowling with the ATHENA Leadership Award.

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Village of Bradley reminds residents of 'Snow Command' efforts

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

Public Works is ready to keep Bradley streets clear during snow events.

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Support Illinois nonprofits with #IGive campaign

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

Serve Illinois and Forefront will support nonprofits in Illinois with the #IGive campaign beginning on Dec. 1.

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County board to hold meeting to authorize budget, anticipation warrants

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Kankakee County Board will hold a special meeting Monday at 9 a.m.

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State streamlines title insurance company application process

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is making the agent application and license renewal processes for title insurance companies easier and cheaper.

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Durbin submits public comment in support of Scott NGA bid

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) filed a public comment with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Monday in support of Scott Air Force in Illinois taking over host responsibilities for a division of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

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Durbin urges vote on bill to close gun buying loophole for suspected terrorists

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined fellow Senate Democrats Nov. 24 in urging the U.S. House of Representatives to vote on a bipartisan bill that would give the federal government power to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns and explosives in the United States.

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ISAC wins CIO award for IT team

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) was awarded the Chief Information Officer's Most Effective IT Team award Nov. 19.

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Rauner grants clemency to 10 in time for holiday

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner granted clemency requests to 10 Illinois criminals on Wednesday.

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Durbin urges Obama to close gun sale loopholes

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined 21 fellow Senate Democrats in urging President Barack Obama to use his executive authority to bolster gun control regulations.

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Rauner makes new appointments to health review board, EIU

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 24, 2015

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announced three new leadership appointments on Friday.

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Durbin calls for public health report on in-home gun access

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 21, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 19 colleagues in the Senate appealed to the comptroller general of the U.S. to prepare an official government report on the measures that could be taken to address in-home gun access as a public health and safety issue.

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Kirk helps introduce VA patient protection bill

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 21, 2015

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a bill Wednesday to strengthen the supervision of patient care at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals.